Quiet Hours: Redmond vs Renton
How do quiet hours rules compare between Redmond, WA and Renton, WA?
Redmond and Renton have similar restriction levels.
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.
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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 | Redmond | Renton |
|---|---|---|
| Night Hours | 10 PM - 7 AM | - |
| Day Limit | 55 dBA residential | - |
| Night Limit | 45 dBA residential | - |
| Code | RMC 6.32 / WAC 173-60 | - |
| 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.
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.
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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