# WAC 173-60-090: WAC 173-60-090. Enforcement policy

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_60_090

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 173-60-090
- **Heading:** WAC 173-60-090. Enforcement policy
- **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 173-60-090

## Text

Noise measurement for the purposes of enforcing the provisions of WAC 173-060-040 shall be measured in dBA with a sound level meter with the point of measurement being at any point within the receiving property. Such enforcement shall be undertaken only upon receipt of a complaint made by a person who resides, owns property, or is employed in the area affected by the noise complained of, except for parks, recreational areas, and wildlife sanctuaries. For enforcement purposes pursuant to RCW 70.107.050 , each day, defined as the 24-hour period beginning at 12:01 a.m., in which violation of the noise control regulations (chapter 173-60 WAC) occurs, shall constitute a separate violation.

## 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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