Quiet Hours: Kirkland vs Seattle
How do quiet hours rules compare between Kirkland, WA and Seattle, WA?
Kirkland and Seattle 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 →Seattle, WA
King County
Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 25.08 prohibits excessive noise. Nighttime quiet hours are 10 PM–7 AM weekdays and 10 PM–9 AM on weekends and legal holidays. Nighttime noise limits are reduced 10 dBA from daytime levels in residential districts.
View full Seattle rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Kirkland | Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| Code | - | SMC Chapter 25.08 |
| Quiet Hours (Weekday) | - | 10 PM–7 AM |
| Quiet Hours (Weekend/Holiday) | - | 10 PM–9 AM |
| Fine | - | $150–$1,000 (1st offense); doubled thereafter |
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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.
Seattle FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Seattle?
Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 25.08 prohibits excessive noise. Nighttime quiet hours are 10 PM–7 AM weekdays and 10 PM–9 AM on weekends and legal holidays. Nighttime noise limits are reduced 10 dBA from daytime levels in residential districts.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Seattle?
Code: SMC Chapter 25.08. Quiet Hours (Weekday): 10 PM–7 AM. Quiet Hours (Weekend/Holiday): 10 PM–9 AM. Fine: $150–$1,000 (1st offense); doubled thereafter.
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