Fire Regulations in Auburn, WA (2026)
5 verified fire regulations for Auburn, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
Auburn bans outdoor fires citywide except for religious or ceremonial fires, firefighting instruction, disease control, or bulky waste and vegetation disposal where no reasonable alternative exists, and every permitted fire needs a written permit from the fire chief. ACC 8.32.010 and 8.32.030 exempt ordinary domestic barbecues and outdoor cooking devices from that permit.
Outdoor Fire and Fire Pit Rules in Auburn
Significant RestrictionsACC 8.32.010, 8.32.030
No outdoor fires shall be permitted except the following: A. Small outdoor fires for religious, ceremonial, or like social purposes; B. Fires for instruction in the method of fighting fires, testing fire-resistant materials, or testing of fire protection equipment; C. Fires for control of disease; D. Fires for the disposal of bulky waste, natural vegetation or debris when due to unusual and exc...
Fireworks
Auburn limits legal fireworks discharge to 9 a.m.-11 p.m. on July 4th and 6 p.m. December 31st through 1 a.m. January 1st under ACC 8.24.020. Sales run only on a set June 28-July 4 schedule. A first violation is a $250 civil infraction, rising to a misdemeanor with jail time on a third offense within a year.
Auburn Fireworks Discharge Hours and Fines
Significant RestrictionsACC 8.24.020
The sale, purchase and discharge of consumer fireworks shall not be permitted at any time except during the following times and dates: A. Sale and Purchase of Consumer Fireworks. Between the hours of 12:00 noon and 9:00 p.m. on June 28th of any year and between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on June 29th through July 4th of any year, with the sale of consumer fireworks not being permitted on or around...
Outdoor Burning
Auburn bans all outdoor fires unless they fall into a short, enumerated list, and even those require a written permit from the fire chief before ignition. ACC Chapter 8.32 leaves no general allowance for yard debris or bonfires without prior approval.
Auburn Outdoor Burning Permit Rules
Significant RestrictionsACC 8.32.010
No outdoor fires shall be permitted except the following: A. Small outdoor fires for religious, ceremonial, or like social purposes; B. Fires for instruction in the method of fighting fires, testing fire-resistant materials, or testing of fire protection equipment; C. Fires for control of disease; D. Fires for the disposal of bulky waste, natural vegetation or debris when due to unusual and exc...
Smoke Detectors
Auburn follows the 2021 IFC under ACC 15.36. Smoke alarms required in each bedroom, outside sleep areas, every level. CO alarms required in dwellings with fuel appliances per RCW 19.27.530.
Auburn Smoke and CO Detector Requirements
Heavy RestrictionsRCW 19.27.530
RCW 19.27.530 Carbon monoxide alarms — Requirements — Exemptions — Adoption of rules. (1) By July 1, 2010, the building code council shall adopt rules requiring that all buildings classified as residential occupancies, as defined in the state building code in chapter 51-54 WAC, but excluding owner-occupied single-family residences legally occupied before July 26, 2009, be equipped with carbon m...
Propane Storage
Auburn's fire code amendment, ACC 15.36A.051, requires LP-gas containers of 125 gallons or more to be anchored or strapped against displacement and fitted with an approved earthquake shut-off valve, with containers of 2,000 gallons or more needing a licensed engineer's securing design.
Auburn LP-Gas Container Storage Rules
Some RestrictionsACC 15.36A.051 (IFC § 6107.5-.7)
Sec. 6107.5 Protecting containers from displacement. LP-gas containers greater than or equal to 125-gallons must be anchored or strapped to prevent lateral displacement. Anchors or straps must be an approved, listed device. Methods of securing LP-gas containers 2,000-gallons or greater must be designed by a licensed professional. Sec. 6107.6 Earthquake shut-off valves. LP-gas containers greater...
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