Condo Rules For Noise In King
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Night-time limits are quieter. Between 10 pm and 7 am weekdays, and between 10 pm and 9 am weekends, these decibel limits are 10 decibels less. Noise must not be a public nuisance noise that disturbs a community or neighborhood.
Most local noise ordinances designate "quiet hours"—for example, from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays and until 8 or 9 a.m. on weekends. So, running a power mower might be permitted at 10 a.m. on Saturday, but not at 7 a.m. Some universally disturbing sounds are commonly banned or restricted.
Under this act, night hours are defined from 11 pm to 7 am, and councils have the authority to issue warning notices if noise exceeds permitted levels during this time. The acceptable noise levels are: 34 dBA (decibels adjusted) if the background noise level is no more than 24 dBA.
Quiet hours are the hours after p.m. and before a.m. every day of the week. (3) What is prohibited during quiet hours? (a) Persons shall not: (i) Unreasonably disturb any person during quiet hours.
This prohibition generally applies between the hours of p.m. and a.m., and all day Sunday for construction noise. Exemptions: There are specific types of noises specifically exempted from the County Code and are outlined in Chapter 8.24. 020.
Any loud noise that occurs between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. could be considered noise pollution unless a local ordinance sets different standards.
Under this act, night hours are defined from 11 pm to 7 am, and councils have the authority to issue warning notices if noise exceeds permitted levels during this time. The acceptable noise levels are: 34 dBA (decibels adjusted) if the background noise level is no more than 24 dBA.
Most local noise ordinances designate "quiet hours"—for example, from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays and until 8 or 9 a.m. on weekends. So, running a power mower might be permitted at 10 a.m. on Saturday, but not at 7 a.m. Some universally disturbing sounds are commonly banned or restricted.
