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Recretional Fire Guidelines

Wednesday, 17 March 2010 22:45
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"Recreational fire" means cooking fires, campfires, and bonfires using charcoal or firewood that occur in designated areas or on private property for cooking, pleasure, or ceremonial purposes. Fires used for debris disposal purposes are not considered recreational fires.

Recreational fires are allowed without a permit within Pierce County Fire District #16. At times recreational fires may be banned altogether or may require a permit during a fire-safety burn ban. Please review the recreational fire guideline pamphlet posted below and check on the status of any current burn bans prior to starting a recreational fire.

To view the complete Recreational Fire Regulations, download the file below:

Recreational Fire Regulations (PDF)

Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 March 2010 22:46  

Burn Ban Status



Air Quality:
no

Fire Safety:
yes

Land Clearing:
yes

Burn Permits

Burn Permit Applications are available to you here online or in person at Station 46 (Key Center). All Permit Applications must be dropped off at Station 46 in Key Center during normal business hours so an inspection date can be scheduled.

Burn Permit Application

Recreational Fire Guidelines

Residential Fires Guidelines

Special Purpose Fire Guidelines

Penalties

Non compliance with these regulations can result in the issuance of a citation and/or a civil penalty up to $16,000 per day, levied by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.  You may be charged for the extinguishment of an illegal fire at rates set by the Washington State Fire Chiefs Association.
pscaa_logoThe outdoor burning law is enforced by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency and not The Key Peninsula Fire Dept. We are however, required, to investigate burn complaints and will ask that illegal or nuisance outdoor burning fires be extinguished. For questions, please contact the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency at 1(800)552-3565 or visit their website at http://www.pscleanair.org.