Quiet hours in Tacoma, WA — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Tacoma prohibits excessive and unnecessary noise between 10 PM and 7 AM under TMC Chapter 8.122 (Noise Control). Daytime noise is also regulated with decibel limits. The city operates a Noise Control program with a hotline and education resources.
TMC Chapter 8.122 establishes noise control standards for Tacoma. Quiet hours run from 10 PM to 7 AM, during which noise levels have lower limits. Daytime noise must also comply with zone-based decibel standards. The city's Noise Control program educates residents and businesses about proper practices and enforces the ordinance. Exemptions exist for emergency vehicles, construction during permitted hours, and authorized events.
Noise violations can result in fines up to $1,000 or more. Repeated or egregious violations may lead to mandatory community service and potential jail time.
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