Decibel Limits: Auburn vs Kent
How do decibel limits rules compare between Auburn, WA and Kent, WA?
Auburn and Kent 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 →Kent, WA
King County
Kent decibel limits follow WAC 173-60 and KCC 8.05 using EDNA zones. Residential receiving limit is 55 dBA day and 45 dBA night. Commercial sources are capped at 57 or 47 dBA into residential zones.
View full Kent rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Auburn | Kent |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Day | 55 dBA | 55 dBA |
| Residential Night | 45 dBA | 45 dBA |
| Industrial Day | 60 dBA | - |
| Framework | WAC 173-60 EDNA | - |
| Meter Standard | - | WAC 173-58 |
| Code | - | KCC 8.05 / WAC 173-60 |
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.
Kent FAQ
What decibel levels are allowed at a Kent home?
55 dBA from 7 AM to 10 PM and 45 dBA from 10 PM to 7 AM for residential-to-residential sound, measured at the receiving property line.
How are Kent noise measurements taken?
With a Type 1 or Type 2 sound level meter on A-weighting, slow response, at the receiving property line, following WAC 173-58 procedures.
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