Decibel Limits: Auburn vs Redmond
How do decibel limits rules compare between Auburn, WA and Redmond, WA?
Auburn and Redmond 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 →Redmond, WA
King County
Redmond decibel limits follow WAC 173-60 EDNA tiers: 55 dBA day and 45 dBA night for residential, 60 and 55 for commercial, 70 all hours for industrial. Enforced under RMC 6.32.
View full Redmond rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Auburn | Redmond |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Day | 55 dBA | 55 dBA |
| Residential Night | 45 dBA | 45 dBA |
| Industrial Day | 60 dBA | - |
| Framework | WAC 173-60 EDNA | - |
| Industrial All Hours | - | 70 dBA to industrial |
| Meter | - | ANSI Type 1 or 2 |
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.
Redmond FAQ
What decibel level is too loud in Redmond?
Any sustained sound above 55 dBA at a residential property line during the day or 45 dBA at night is a violation of RMC 6.32 and WAC 173-60.
Does Redmond allow brief loud noise?
Yes. WAC 173-60 allows 5 dB exceedances for 15 minutes, 10 dB for 5 minutes, and 15 dB for 1.5 minutes per hour.
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