Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 70 Public Health And Safety - Section 70.94.750 Limited outdoor burning -- Permits issued by political subdivisions -- Types of fires permitted

§ 70.94.750. Limited outdoor burning -- Permits issued by political subdivisions -- Types of fires permitted

The following outdoor fires described in this section may be burned subject to the provisions of this chapter and also subject to city ordinances, county resolutions, rules of fire districts and laws, and rules enforced by the department of natural resources if a permit has been issued by a fire protection agency, county, or conservation district:

(1) Fires consisting 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.

(2) Fires consisting of residue of a natural character such as trees, stumps, shrubbery or other natural vegetation arising from land clearing projects or agricultural pursuits for pest or disease control; provided the fires described in this subsection may be prohibited in those areas having a general population density of one thousand or more persons per square mile.

[1991 c 199 § 412; 1972 ex.s. c 136 § 3.]

Notes:
     Finding -- 1991 c 199: See note following RCW 70.94.011.

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