Quiet Hours: Kirkland vs Renton
How do quiet hours rules compare between Kirkland, WA and Renton, WA?
Kirkland and Renton 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.
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King County
Renton enforces nighttime quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM on weekdays and 10 PM to 9 AM on weekends, restricting sounds audible beyond property lines under RMC 8-7 and WAC 173-60 maximum environmental noise limits.
View full Renton rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Kirkland | Renton |
|---|---|---|
| Night Hours | 11 PM to 7 AM | - |
| Residential Limit | 55 dBA day, 45 dBA night | - |
| Local Code | KMC 11.84A | - |
| Report To | (425) 577-5656 | - |
| Weekday Quiet Hours | - | 10 PM - 7 AM |
| Weekend Quiet Hours | - | 10 PM - 9 AM |
| Nighttime Residential Limit | - | 45 dBA at property line |
| Daytime Residential Limit | - | 55 dBA at property line |
| Complaint Line | - | Renton Police non-emergency |
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.
Renton FAQ
Who enforces noise complaints in Renton?
Renton Police Department responds to active noise complaints via the non-emergency line; chronic or commercial noise is referred to Code Enforcement in Community and Economic Development.
Are there exemptions to quiet hours?
Yes. Emergency work, authorized public works, lawful fireworks displays, agricultural activity, and sounds from existing airports such as Renton Municipal Airport operating within FAA rules are exempt from the standard limits.
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