Decibel Limits: Redmond vs Renton
How do decibel limits rules compare between Redmond, WA and Renton, WA?
Redmond and Renton have similar restriction levels.
Redmond, WA
King County
Redmond decibel limits follow WAC 173-60 EDNA tiers: 55 dBA day and 45 dBA night for residential, 60 and 55 for commercial, 70 all hours for industrial. Enforced under RMC 6.32.
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King County
Renton adopts WAC 173-60 decibel limits via RMC 8-7: residential 55 dBA day and 45 dBA night, commercial 57/52 dBA, industrial 60 dBA, measured at the receiving property line.
View full Renton rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Redmond | Renton |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Day | 55 dBA | 55 dBA |
| Residential Night | 45 dBA | 45 dBA |
| Industrial All Hours | 70 dBA to industrial | - |
| Meter | ANSI Type 1 or 2 | - |
| Commercial Day/Night | - | 57 / 52 dBA |
| Industrial | - | 60 dBA |
| Measurement Point | - | Receiving property line |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Redmond FAQ
What decibel level is too loud in Redmond?
Any sustained sound above 55 dBA at a residential property line during the day or 45 dBA at night is a violation of RMC 6.32 and WAC 173-60.
Does Redmond allow brief loud noise?
Yes. WAC 173-60 allows 5 dB exceedances for 15 minutes, 10 dB for 5 minutes, and 15 dB for 1.5 minutes per hour.
Renton FAQ
What is a Type 2 sound level meter?
A Type 2 meter meets the ANSI S1.4 accuracy class used by code enforcement and is accepted for regulatory measurements under WAC 173-60.
Do these limits apply inside my house?
Limits are measured at the exterior property line of the receiving property, not inside dwellings. Indoor audibility is used only for the nighttime plainly audible standard.
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