# WAC 173-60-010: WAC 173-60-010. Authority and purpose

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_60_010

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 173-60-010
- **Heading:** WAC 173-60-010. Authority and purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 173 / Chapter 173-60 / Section 173-60-010

## Text

These rules are adopted pursuant to chapter 70.107 RCW, the Noise Control Act of 1974, in order to establish maximum noise levels permissible in identified environments, and thereby to provide use standards relating to the reception of noise within such environments. Vessels, as defined in RCW 88.12.010 (21) and regulated for noise under chapter 88.12 RCW (Regulation of recreational vessels), shall be exempt from chapter 173-60 WAC.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 173-60-010 WAC 173-60-010. Authority and purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_60_010.md)
- [WAC 173-60-020 WAC 173-60-020. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_60_020.md)
- [WAC 173-60-030 WAC 173-60-030. Identification of environments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_60_030.md)
- [WAC 173-60-040 WAC 173-60-040. Maximum permissible environmental noise levels](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_60_040.md)
- [WAC 173-60-050 WAC 173-60-050. Exemptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_60_050.md)
- [WAC 173-60-060 WAC 173-60-060. Nuisance regulations not prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_60_060.md)
- [WAC 173-60-080 WAC 173-60-080. Variances and implementation schedules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_60_080.md)
- [WAC 173-60-090 WAC 173-60-090. Enforcement policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_60_090.md)
- [WAC 173-60-100 WAC 173-60-100. Appeals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_60_100.md)
- [WAC 173-60-110 WAC 173-60-110. Cooperation with local government](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_60_110.md)
- [WAC 173-60-120 WAC 173-60-120. Effective date](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_60_120.md)

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