Outdoor Cooking in Lewis County, WA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Lewis County, Washington.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Lewis County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Smoker Rules
Lewis County's adopted fire code exempts a contained barbecue pit from the standard 50-foot bonfire setback, but any open-flame outdoor cooking fire must still be constantly attended with fire-extinguishing equipment kept ready at the site.
Outdoor Smoker & Grill Rules, Lewis County
Light RestrictionsLewis County Code § 15.05.020(f) (IFC §§ 307.3.1, 307.4)
307.3.1 Bonfires. A bonfire shall not be conducted within 50 feet (15,240 mm) of a structure or combustible material unless the fire is contained in a barbecue pit. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 50 feet (15,240 mm) of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition. ... 307.4 Attendance. Open burning, bonfires and recreational fires shall be constantly attended until th...
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