Backyard Fires: Kirkland vs Renton
How do backyard fires rules compare between Kirkland, WA and Renton, WA?
Kirkland and Renton have similar restriction levels.
Kirkland, WA
King County
Backyard fires in Kirkland must be under 3 feet wide, 25 feet from structures, clean-wood fueled, and attended until fully extinguished; burn bans suspend all open wood fires.
View full Kirkland rules →Renton, WA
King County
Recreational backyard fires in Renton must follow IFC 307 via RMC 4-5-070: 3 feet wide, 2 feet tall, seasoned wood, 25-foot setback, attended. PSCAA Stage 2 bans prohibit all outdoor burning.
View full Renton rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Kirkland | Renton |
|---|---|---|
| Max Size | 3 ft wide, 2 ft tall | 3 feet wide, 2 feet tall |
| Setback | 25 ft from structures | 25 feet from structures |
| Fuel | Clean wood or charcoal only | Seasoned wood only, no yard waste |
| Attendance | Adult + water source required | Adult with water source |
| Burn Bans | Suspend all open wood fires | - |
| PSCAA Stage 2 | - | All backyard fires prohibited |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Kirkland FAQ
Can I have a backyard bonfire in Kirkland?
Small recreational fires under 3 feet wide, 25 feet from structures, burning only clean wood are allowed when no burn ban is in effect.
Are propane fire pits allowed during a burn ban?
Yes. Natural gas and propane fire features remain allowed during PSCAA burn bans that prohibit open wood fires.
Renton FAQ
Can I have a bonfire in my Renton backyard?
No, true bonfires exceed the 3-foot diameter recreational fire limit. Small cooking or warming fires meeting size rules are allowed outside of burn bans.
Is a propane fire pit treated differently?
Yes, listed gas fire pits have looser setbacks per manufacturer labeling and are not restricted by PSCAA burn bans since they do not produce particulate smoke.
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