Decibel Limits: Bellevue vs Redmond
How do decibel limits rules compare between Bellevue, WA and Redmond, WA?
Bellevue and Redmond 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.
View full Bellevue 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 | Bellevue | Redmond |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Day | 55 dBA | 55 dBA |
| Residential Night | 45 dBA | 45 dBA |
| Commercial Day/Night | 60 / 55 dBA | - |
| Industrial | 70 dBA both | - |
| Industrial All Hours | - | 70 dBA to industrial |
| Meter | - | ANSI Type 1 or 2 |
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.
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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