Noise from Specific Sources in Federal Way, WA (2026)
2 verified noise from specific sources rules for Federal Way, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Car Alarm Limits
FWRC 7.10.020(1) bans the frequent, repetitive, or continuous sounding of any motor vehicle horn or siren as a public disturbance noise, except as a genuine warning of danger or when specifically required by law. It is enforced citywide as a civil infraction.
Federal Way Car Horn and Alarm Noise Rule
Some RestrictionsFWRC 7.10.020(1)
It is unlawful for any person to cause, or for any person in possession of property to allow to originate from that property, sound that is a public disturbance noise. ... The following sounds are public disturbance noises in violation of this section: (1) The frequent, repetitive or continuous sounding of any horn or siren attached to a motor vehicle, except as a warning of danger or as specif...
Low-Frequency Bass Limits
FWRC 7.10.020(5) and (6) bar vehicle audio systems and portable audio equipment played loud enough to be heard beyond 50 feet from the vehicle or source, with portable equipment also restricted to the operator's own property. Both are enforced as public disturbance noise civil infractions.
Federal Way Loud Vehicle and Portable Audio Rule
Some RestrictionsFWRC 7.10.020(5)-(6)
(5) Sound from motor vehicle audio sound systems, such as tape players, radios and compact disc players, operated at a volume so as to be audible greater than 50 feet from the vehicle itself. (6) Sound from portable audio equipment, such as tape players, radios, and compact disc players, operated at a volume so as to be audible greater than 50 feet from the source, and if not operated upon the ...
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