Quiet Hours: Kent vs Redmond
How do quiet hours rules compare between Kent, WA and Redmond, WA?
Kent and Redmond have similar restriction levels.
Kent, WA
King County
Kent enforces nighttime noise limits under KCC 8.05 and WAC 173-60. Residential receiving-property limit drops from 55 dBA daytime to 45 dBA from 10 PM to 7 AM. Audible disturbances across property lines are a nuisance.
View full Kent rules →Redmond, WA
King County
Redmond enforces nighttime quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM under RMC 6.32, mirroring WAC 173-60. Residential night limit is 45 dBA; daytime limit is 55 dBA from another residential source.
View full Redmond rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Kent | Redmond |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet Hours | 10 PM to 7 AM | - |
| Night Limit | 45 dBA residential | 45 dBA residential |
| Day Limit | 55 dBA residential | 55 dBA residential |
| Code | KCC 8.05 / WAC 173-60 | RMC 6.32 / WAC 173-60 |
| Night Hours | - | 10 PM - 7 AM |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Kent FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Kent?
10 PM to 7 AM. The residential receiving limit drops from 55 dBA to 45 dBA during these hours under KCC 8.05 and WAC 173-60.
How do I report nighttime noise in Kent?
Call Kent Police non-emergency at (253) 852-2121. Document the time, location, and type of noise for the complaint.
Redmond FAQ
What are Redmond quiet hours?
10 PM to 7 AM. Residential sound limits drop from 55 dBA to 45 dBA during these hours under RMC 6.32.
How do I report a noise complaint in Redmond?
Call Redmond Police non-emergency at (425) 556-2500 for active disturbances, or Code Enforcement at (425) 556-2900 during business hours.
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