Industrial Noise: Everett vs Lynnwood
How do industrial noise rules compare between Everett, WA and Lynnwood, WA?
Everett and Lynnwood have similar restriction levels.
Everett, WA
Snohomish County
Industrial-source noise received on residential property in unincorporated Snohomish County is capped at 60 dB(A) daytime (SCC 10.01.030(2)), dropping 10 dB(A) at night. Washington's WAC 173-60-040 mirrors this: Class C source into Class A residential receiving is limited to 60 dBA, minus 10 dBA nighttime.
View full Everett rules →Lynnwood, WA
Snohomish County
Industrial-source noise received on residential property in unincorporated Snohomish County is capped at 60 dB(A) daytime (SCC 10.01.030(2)), dropping 10 dB(A) at night. Washington's WAC 173-60-040 mirrors this: Class C source into Class A residential receiving is limited to 60 dBA, minus 10 dBA nighttime.
View full Lynnwood rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Everett | Lynnwood |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial → residential (day) | 60 dB(A) / 60 dBA (WAC) | 60 dB(A) / 60 dBA (WAC) |
| Industrial → commercial | 65 dB(A) | 65 dB(A) |
| Industrial → industrial | 70 dB(A) | 70 dB(A) |
| Night reduction | Minus 10 dBA for Class A | Minus 10 dBA for Class A |
| State rule | WAC 173-60-040 | WAC 173-60-040 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Everett FAQ
How loud can a factory be at a nearby home?
60 dB(A) daytime at the residential property boundary under SCC 10.01.030(2), matching WAC 173-60-040's Class C-to-Class A limit; it drops to 50 between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
Do county and state limits differ?
They align. WAC 173-60-040 sets the same 60/65/70 dBA EDNA-class table and the same 10 dBA nighttime cut for Class A residential receiving property.
Lynnwood FAQ
How loud can a factory be at a nearby home?
60 dB(A) daytime at the residential property boundary under SCC 10.01.030(2), matching WAC 173-60-040's Class C-to-Class A limit; it drops to 50 between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
Do county and state limits differ?
They align. WAC 173-60-040 sets the same 60/65/70 dBA EDNA-class table and the same 10 dBA nighttime cut for Class A residential receiving property.
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