Decibel Limits: Kent vs Redmond
How do decibel limits rules compare between Kent, WA and Redmond, WA?
Kent and Redmond have similar restriction levels.
Kent, WA
King County
Kent decibel limits follow WAC 173-60 and KCC 8.05 using EDNA zones. Residential receiving limit is 55 dBA day and 45 dBA night. Commercial sources are capped at 57 or 47 dBA into residential zones.
View full Kent 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 | Kent | Redmond |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Day | 55 dBA | 55 dBA |
| Residential Night | 45 dBA | 45 dBA |
| Meter Standard | WAC 173-58 | - |
| Code | KCC 8.05 / WAC 173-60 | - |
| Industrial All Hours | - | 70 dBA to industrial |
| Meter | - | ANSI Type 1 or 2 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Kent FAQ
What decibel levels are allowed at a Kent home?
55 dBA from 7 AM to 10 PM and 45 dBA from 10 PM to 7 AM for residential-to-residential sound, measured at the receiving property line.
How are Kent noise measurements taken?
With a Type 1 or Type 2 sound level meter on A-weighting, slow response, at the receiving property line, following WAC 173-58 procedures.
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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