Fire Pit Rules: Bellevue vs Kent
How do fire pit rules rules compare between Bellevue, WA and Kent, WA?
Bellevue and Kent have similar restriction levels.
Bellevue, WA
King County
Bellevue allows recreational fires in approved fire pits under 3 feet wide and 2 feet tall, 25 feet from structures, using only seasoned firewood; no yard debris burning.
View full Bellevue rules →Kent, WA
King County
Kent allows small recreational fires in portable pits or contained rings when no PSCAA burn ban is active. Fires must be under 3 feet wide, burn only clean dry firewood, and be attended at all times.
View full Kent rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Bellevue | Kent |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Max pit size | - | 3 feet diameter, 2 feet tall |
| Setback from structures | - | 25 feet minimum |
| Allowed fuel | - | Clean seasoned firewood only |
| Supervision | - | Adult attended at all times |
| Authority | - | Puget Sound RFA, PSCAA burn bans |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Bellevue FAQ
Kent FAQ
Do I need a permit for a backyard fire pit?
No permit is required for recreational fires under 3 feet wide using clean firewood, provided no burn ban is in effect and the 25-foot setback is maintained.
How do I check for a burn ban?
Visit pscleanair.gov or call the PSCAA burn ban hotline before lighting any outdoor fire in Kent. Bans are common in summer and winter.
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