"Residential burning" means the outdoor burning of leaves, clippings, prunings and other yard and gardening refuse originating on lands immediately adjacent and in close proximity to a human dwelling and burned on such lands by the property owner or his or her designee.
Large Residential Burns (Permit Required)
All residential burns over four (4) feet in diameter are considered a “large residential fire” and require a permit. These burns may not exceed ten (10) feet in diameter. Permits are available at the Key Center Fire Station or you can download them below and then submit them at The Key Center Fire Station. The permit fee for large residential burn piles is $30.00.
To view the complete Residential Burning Guidelines and to get a copy of a Burn Permit Application, download the files by clicking below:
Residential Fire Regulations (PDF)
Small Residential Burns (Notification Required)
Fires under four (4) feet in diameter requires that the party conducting the burn have a copy of these rules on-site and that they make contact with the Fire Department on the day of the burn to confirm that no bans are in affect, as well as to acquire information about outdoor burning regulations and to inform the Fire Department you will be burning. Your information must be on file with the District prior to any residential outdoor burning.
To view the Residential Burning Regulations, download the file by clicking below:
The 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 
