Fire Regulations in Kent, WA (2026)
3 verified fire regulations for Kent, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fireworks
Following a 2015 voter referendum, Kent bans the sale, possession, and discharge of consumer fireworks anywhere in the city. Only permitted public displays, licensed pyrotechnic effects, and a handful of narrow exceptions such as road flares and agricultural fireworks are allowed under KCC 13.05.030.
Kent Bans Consumer Fireworks Citywide
Heavy RestrictionsKCC 13.05.030
A. Except as permitted in this chapter, the sale, possession, and discharge of fireworks of any kind within the city is prohibited. ... D. It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit fireworks or parts of fireworks, whether discharged or not, in or upon any street, sidewalk or other public place, except when the fireworks or parts of fireworks are deposited in private or public litter recept...
Outdoor Burning
Burning outdoors in Kent without a valid fire permit violates Kent City Code 9.02.400, which adopts RCW Chapter 52.12 by reference. Any violation of a burning permit's terms, or failure to comply with the permit chapter, is a misdemeanor prosecuted in Kent Municipal Court.
Kent Outdoor Burning Permit Law
Significant RestrictionsKCC 9.02.400 (adopting RCW 52.12.106)
9.02.400 Chapter 52.12 RCW, entitled “Powers – Burning permits” – Adoption by reference. The following RCW sections, as currently enacted or as hereafter amended or recodified from time to time, are hereby adopted by reference and shall be given the same force and effect as if set forth herein in full: ... 52.12.106 Burning permits – Penalty. ... The violation of or failure to comply with any p...
Smoke Detectors
Kent requires working smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on every level. Landlords must install and maintain alarms in rentals under RCW 43.44.110.
Smoke Detectors in Kent
Heavy RestrictionsWash. Rev. Code § 19.27.530 (Carbon Monoxide Alarms — Requirements)
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 monox...
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