Decibel Limits: Bellevue vs Kirkland
How do decibel limits rules compare between Bellevue, WA and Kirkland, WA?
Bellevue and Kirkland have similar restriction levels.
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.
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King County
Kirkland applies WAC 173-60 decibel limits: 55 dBA residential, 57 dBA commercial, 60 dBA industrial at a residential property, with a 10 dBA night reduction. KMC 11.84A adds a behavior-based standard.
View full Kirkland rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Bellevue | Kirkland |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Day | 55 dBA | 55 dBA |
| Residential Night | 45 dBA | 45 dBA |
| Commercial Day/Night | 60 / 55 dBA | - |
| Industrial | 70 dBA both | - |
| Industrial Day | - | 60 dBA at residence |
| Code | - | WAC 173-60 and KMC 11.84A |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
Kirkland FAQ
What is the decibel limit in Kirkland?
55 dBA residential daytime received at a neighbor residential property, reduced to 45 dBA from 10 PM to 7 AM weekdays under WAC 173-60 adopted via KMC 11.84A.
Does Kirkland Police carry decibel meters?
Usually not. Officers rely on the behavior-based public disturbance standard in KMC 11.84A. Decibel measurement is reserved for complex industrial or commercial cases.
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