Tacoma, WA Noise Ordinance
Quiet Hours: Construction and demolition are prohibited between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays, and between 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on weekends and federal holidays. Sounds from residential property maintenance or repair are generally exempt between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on weekdays, and between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on weekends and federal holidays.
Residential Decibel Limit: Not specified (Day) / Not specified (Night)
Summary: Tacoma, WA noise ordinances, primarily Chapter 8.122 of the Municipal Code, aim to preserve public health, safety, and peace. They prohibit excessive or unusually loud sounds that disturb the repose of a reasonable person. Specific restrictions cover construction, residential maintenance, and commercial music, with varying quiet hours and enforcement by Tacoma FIRST 311.