Decibel Limits: Auburn vs Bellevue
How do decibel limits rules compare between Auburn, WA and Bellevue, WA?
Auburn and Bellevue have similar restriction levels.
Auburn, WA
King County
Auburn applies WAC 173-60 EDNA limits through ACC 8.28. Residential: 55 dBA day, 45 dBA night. Industrial receiving: 60 dBA day, 50 dBA night. Measured at the receiving property line.
View full Auburn rules →Bellevue, WA
King County
Bellevue adopts WAC 173-60 EDNA decibel limits: 55/45 dBA day/night residential, 60/55 commercial, 70/70 industrial, measured at the receiving property line under BCC 9.18.030.
View full Bellevue rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Auburn | Bellevue |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Day | 55 dBA | 55 dBA |
| Residential Night | 45 dBA | 45 dBA |
| Industrial Day | 60 dBA | - |
| Framework | WAC 173-60 EDNA | - |
| Commercial Day/Night | - | 60 / 55 dBA |
| Industrial | - | 70 dBA both |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Auburn FAQ
Where is the decibel limit measured in Auburn?
At the property line of the receiving property, not at the source. If the sound crosses into a residential zone it is judged by the receiver's limits under WAC 173-60.
What is the maximum decibel level at night in Auburn?
45 dBA at a residential receiver from 10 PM to 7 AM on weekdays under WAC 173-60, as adopted by ACC 8.28.
Bellevue FAQ
What is the Bellevue nighttime decibel limit?
45 dBA in residential zones between 10 PM and 7 AM, measured at the property line.
Who measures decibels in Bellevue?
Code Compliance officers can use sound level meters during investigations. Residents are not required to produce dBA readings to file a complaint.
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