Industrial Noise: Auburn vs Renton
How do industrial noise rules compare between Auburn, WA and Renton, WA?
Auburn and Renton 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.
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King County
Industrial noise in Renton including Boeing and Cedar River industry is limited to 70 dBA industrial, 60 dBA at residential day, 50 dBA at residential night per WAC 173-60 and RMC 8-7.
View full Renton rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Auburn | Renton |
|---|---|---|
| Day Limit to Residential | 60 dBA | - |
| Night Limit to Residential | 50 dBA | - |
| Code | WAC 173-60 via ACC 8.28 | - |
| Contact | (253) 931-3000 | - |
| Industrial to Industrial | - | 70 dBA |
| Industrial to Commercial | - | 65 dBA |
| Industrial to Residential Day | - | 60 dBA |
| Industrial to Residential Night | - | 50 dBA |
| Short Excursions Allowed | - | +5, +10, +15 dBA tiered |
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.
Renton FAQ
Can Boeing operate 24 hours a day?
Yes. Industrial operations can run continuously provided noise received at adjacent residential property stays within the day and night limits, with allowed short-duration excursions.
How are industrial noise complaints investigated?
Code Enforcement investigates complaints with decibel measurements at the receiving property, often working with the facility to identify equipment or processes contributing to the exceedance.
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