Industrial Noise: Auburn vs Kent
How do industrial noise rules compare between Auburn, WA and Kent, WA?
Auburn and Kent have similar restriction levels.
Auburn, WA
King County
Industrial sources into residential zones are capped at 60 dBA day and 50 dBA night under WAC 173-60 via ACC 8.28. The Boeing Auburn plant and Valley warehouses must meet these limits.
View full Auburn rules →Kent, WA
King County
Kent industrial sources are capped at 70 dBA day and 65 dBA night at another industrial property, but only 60 dBA day and 50 dBA night when received at a residential property. KCC 8.05 and WAC 173-60 apply.
View full Kent rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Auburn | Kent |
|---|---|---|
| Day Limit to Residential | 60 dBA | - |
| Night Limit to Residential | 50 dBA | - |
| Code | WAC 173-60 via ACC 8.28 | KCC 8.05 / WAC 173-60 |
| Contact | (253) 931-3000 | - |
| Industrial to Residential Day | - | 60 dBA |
| Industrial to Residential Night | - | 50 dBA |
| Industrial to Industrial | - | 70 dBA |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Auburn FAQ
How loud can a warehouse be at night near Auburn homes?
50 dBA at the residential property line under WAC 173-60, with brief exceedances permitted as defined in the rule.
Who enforces industrial noise in Auburn?
Auburn Code Enforcement investigates noise complaints at (253) 931-3000. Measurements are taken at the receiving residential property line.
Kent FAQ
How loud can Kent warehouses operate at night?
Industrial noise received at a residential property is capped at 50 dBA from 10 PM to 7 AM under WAC 173-60, regardless of the source being in an industrial zone.
Who enforces Kent Valley industrial noise?
Kent Code Enforcement and Kent Police enforce KCC 8.05. Multi-jurisdiction issues can involve the Department of Ecology.
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