King County Board of Health Code Title 8 requires property owners to keep premises free of rat harborage and to use rodent-proof construction for refuse storage. Public Health investigates complaints in unincorporated areas and contracts with cities.
Board of Health Code chapters governing solid waste and nuisance conditions require owners to eliminate rat harborage such as wood piles touching ground, dense ivy, uncapped sewer cleanouts, and food sources like pet bowls left outside. Garbage must be stored in rodent-proof containers with tight lids. PHSKC environmental health staff respond to complaints, inspect, and issue notice and order to abate. Severe infestations near food establishments or schools can trigger countywide pest abatement campaigns coordinated with cities and Metro.
Owners who fail to abate after notice may face daily civil penalties, abatement performed by the county at the owner's expense, and recordation of liens against the property.
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Auburn, WA
Federal law preempts local aircraft noise. Auburn Municipal Airport follows FAA Part 150 and Sea-Tac overflights are under FAA and Port of Seattle. ACC 8.28 ...
Auburn, WA
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Auburn, WA
Outdoor concerts and festivals must meet ACC 8.28 limits and often need a special event permit. Downtown Auburn and Les Gove Park events follow a written noi...
Auburn, WA
Auburn applies WAC 173-60 EDNA limits through ACC 8.28. Residential: 55 dBA day, 45 dBA night. Industrial receiving: 60 dBA day, 50 dBA night. Measured at th...
Auburn, WA
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Auburn, WA
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