🔊 Noise Ordinances/Construction Hours

Construction Hours: Kirkland vs Seattle

How do construction hours rules compare between Kirkland, WA and Seattle, WA?

Kirkland and Seattle have similar restriction levels.

Kirkland, WA

King County

Some Restrictions

Kirkland restricts construction and heavy equipment operation to 7 AM to 8 PM on weekdays and 9 AM to 6 PM on Saturdays under KMC 11.84A. Construction is prohibited on Sundays and six major holidays.

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Seattle, WA

King County

Some Restrictions

Under SMC 25.08, construction is permitted 7 AM–7 PM on weekdays and 9 AM–7 PM on weekends and legal holidays. Construction noise may not exceed 75 dBA. SDCI enforces; violations may result in stop-work orders.

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Key Facts Comparison

Fact	Kirkland	Seattle
Weekdays	7 AM to 8 PM	-
Saturday	9 AM to 6 PM	-
Sunday and Holidays	Prohibited	-
Code	KMC 11.84A	SMC 25.08
Weekday Hours	-	7 AM–7 PM
Weekend/Holiday Hours	-	9 AM–7 PM
Max dBA	-	75 dBA
Enforcement	-	SDCI, (206) 615-0808; stop-work orders possible

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Kirkland FAQ

When can construction start in Kirkland?

7 AM weekdays and 9 AM on Saturdays. No construction is allowed on Sundays or on six designated federal holidays.

Are leaf blowers treated the same as construction?

Power equipment is a nuisance before 8 AM or after 8 PM on weekdays, and before 9 AM or after 6 PM on weekends and holidays under KMC 11.84A.

Seattle FAQ

What are the allowed construction hours in Seattle?

Can construction work happen on weekends in Seattle?

Code: SMC 25.08. Weekday Hours: 7 AM–7 PM. Weekend/Holiday Hours: 9 AM–7 PM. Max dBA: 75 dBA.

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