Fire Regulations in Puyallup, WA (2026)
5 verified fire regulations for Puyallup, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pit Rules
Recreational fire pits on private property in Puyallup are permitted consistent with PSCA recreational fire standards. Fires must use only charcoal or dried firewood, remain under 3 feet in diameter, be at least 25 feet from combustibles, and be attended at all times. Burn barrels are illegal.
Puyallup Fire Pit Rules & Outdoor Fire Regulations
Some RestrictionsFireworks
Consumer fireworks are allowed in Puyallup on July 4 only, from 9 AM to 11 PM, on private property with owner permission under PMC Chapter 16.20. Discharge is prohibited on public streets, sidewalks, and parks. Youth under 15 must be supervised. Fireworks that are illegal under state law are also illegal in Puyallup.
Puyallup Fireworks Rules & Restrictions
Some RestrictionsBrush Clearance
Puyallup is in Pierce County, subject to Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) burn regulations and WA DNR fire safety. Puyallup's urban areas have limited WUI brush clearance requirements. During Stage 2 burn bans issued by PSCAA, all outdoor burning is prohibited.
Puyallup Brush Clearance & Vegetation Management
Some RestrictionsOutdoor Burning
Outdoor burning of yard debris in Puyallup is prohibited within urban growth boundaries per Puget Sound Clean Air Agency rules. Recreational fires on private property are allowed with restrictions. Burn barrels are always illegal.
Puyallup Outdoor Burning & Open Fire Restrictions
Heavy RestrictionsWildfire Zones
Puyallup has limited wildfire-urban interface areas. While the city is primarily urban, eastern Pierce County has WUI zones. The greater risk near Puyallup is lahar flow from Mount Rainier via the Puyallup River valley. Washington DNR manages wildfire risk under RCW 76.04.
Puyallup Wildfire Risk Zones & Defensible Space
Some RestrictionsLooking for Pierce County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Puyallup city rules.
Fire Regulations in Pierce County →