Fire Pit Rules: Kent vs Renton
How do fire pit rules rules compare between Kent, WA and Renton, WA?
Kent and Renton have similar restriction levels.
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 →Renton, WA
King County
Renton allows recreational fires under IFC Section 307 adopted via RMC 4-5-070. Pits must sit 25 feet from structures and be attended. Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) burn bans override local rules.
View full Renton rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Kent | Renton |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| Code | - | IFC 307 via RMC 4-5-070 |
| Setback | - | 25 feet from structures |
| Size Limit | - | 3 feet wide, 2 feet tall |
| Fuel | - | Seasoned wood or gas only |
| Air Quality | - | PSCAA burn bans override local rules |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
Renton FAQ
Can I have a wood fire pit in my Renton backyard?
Yes, if it burns only clean seasoned cordwood, stays 25 feet from structures, is attended by an adult, and is not used during a PSCAA burn ban.
Do gas fire pits have the same setback?
Listed gas appliances can sit closer per the manufacturer instructions, typically 15 feet or less from combustibles, and are not suspended by PSCAA burn bans.
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