Quiet Hours: Kirkland vs Redmond
How do quiet hours rules compare between Kirkland, WA and Redmond, WA?
Kirkland and Redmond have similar restriction levels.
Kirkland, WA
King County
Kirkland enforces quiet under KMC 11.84A Public Disturbance, with state decibel limits in WAC 173-60. Yelling, shouting, and party noise between 11 PM and 7 AM is prohibited citywide.
View full Kirkland 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 | Kirkland | Redmond |
|---|---|---|
| Night Hours | 11 PM to 7 AM | 10 PM - 7 AM |
| Residential Limit | 55 dBA day, 45 dBA night | - |
| Local Code | KMC 11.84A | - |
| Report To | (425) 577-5656 | - |
| Day Limit | - | 55 dBA residential |
| Night Limit | - | 45 dBA residential |
| Code | - | RMC 6.32 / WAC 173-60 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Kirkland FAQ
What are Kirkland quiet hours?
Kirkland targets nighttime disturbance from 11 PM to 7 AM under KMC 11.84A. State rules (WAC 173-60) drop residential limits by 10 dBA from 10 PM to 7 AM weekdays and 10 PM to 9 AM weekends.
How do I report late-night noise in Kirkland?
Call Kirkland Police non-emergency at (425) 577-5656. Officers respond to public disturbance complaints on a patrol basis.
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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