Decibel Limits: Bellevue vs Renton
How do decibel limits rules compare between Bellevue, WA and Renton, WA?
Bellevue and Renton 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
Renton adopts WAC 173-60 decibel limits via RMC 8-7: residential 55 dBA day and 45 dBA night, commercial 57/52 dBA, industrial 60 dBA, measured at the receiving property line.
View full Renton rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Bellevue | Renton |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Day | 55 dBA | 55 dBA |
| Residential Night | 45 dBA | 45 dBA |
| Commercial Day/Night | 60 / 55 dBA | 57 / 52 dBA |
| Industrial | 70 dBA both | 60 dBA |
| Measurement Point | - | Receiving property line |
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.
Renton FAQ
What is a Type 2 sound level meter?
A Type 2 meter meets the ANSI S1.4 accuracy class used by code enforcement and is accepted for regulatory measurements under WAC 173-60.
Do these limits apply inside my house?
Limits are measured at the exterior property line of the receiving property, not inside dwellings. Indoor audibility is used only for the nighttime plainly audible standard.
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