Fire Regulations in Redmond, WA (2026)
7 verified fire regulations for Redmond, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pit Rules
Redmond allows small recreational fires in approved pits or containers under IFC 307 as adopted by RMC 15.06, with fuel limited to seasoned firewood and size under 3 feet diameter by 2 feet high.
Redmond Fire Pit Rules
Some RestrictionsFireworks
Redmond restricts consumer fireworks under RCW 70.77 and RMC 9.60, permitting discharge only on July 4 from 9 AM to 11 PM; sales and possession outside that window are prohibited.
Redmond Fireworks Rules
Heavy RestrictionsBrush Clearance
Redmond recommends defensible space clearance of 30 feet around structures per DNR Firewise guidelines; critical areas vegetation is protected under RMC 21.64 and requires city review before removal.
Redmond Brush Clearance Rules
Some RestrictionsOutdoor Burning
Outdoor burning of yard debris is banned year-round in Redmond under Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Regulation 1 and RCW 70.94; only small recreational fires with clean firewood are permitted.
Redmond Outdoor Burning Rules
Heavy RestrictionsWildfire Zones
Redmond is mapped as moderate wildfire risk by DNR with high-risk pockets in forested north and east neighborhoods abutting Novelty Hill and Watershed Preserve, triggering Firewise guidance and seasonal DNR burn bans.
Redmond Wildfire Risk Zones
Some RestrictionsSmoke Detectors
Smoke alarms are required in every sleeping room, outside sleeping areas, and on every floor of Redmond homes per IRC R314 as adopted by RMC 15.04, with CO alarms required under RCW 19.27.530.
Redmond Smoke Detector Rules
Heavy RestrictionsBackyard Fires
Backyard recreational fires must use clean firewood in approved pits, stay under 3 feet across, maintain 25 feet clearance, and be continuously attended under IFC 307 as adopted by RMC 15.06.
Redmond Backyard Fire Rules
Some RestrictionsLooking for King County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Redmond city rules.
Fire Regulations in King County →