Fire Regulations in Skagit County, WA (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Skagit County, Washington.
Verified from official government sources
Fireworks
In unincorporated Skagit County it is unlawful to sell fireworks at retail except between June 15 and July 9 each year under SCC Chapter 9.20. The Sheriff may permit supervised public displays outside that window, and the Board of Commissioners can restrict or ban discharge by resolution when fire danger is high.
Skagit County Fireworks Sale Window
Some RestrictionsSkagit County Code §§ 9.20.020, 9.20.060, 9.20.080
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, co-partnership or corporation to offer for retail sale, expose for retail sale, sell at retail any fireworks as defined herein; except between June 15 and July 9 of any year and as hereinafter provided. ... This Chapter shall apply only to those areas in Skagit County lying outside of the incorporated cities and towns therein. ... Any violation of this...
Outdoor Burning
Anyone burning outside a city or town in unincorporated Skagit County needs a written burning permit from the county Fire Warden once a fire exceeds the size set by Board of County Commissioners resolution, under SCC 12.60.020. Forest land regulated under RCW 76.04.005(8) is exempt from this county permit.
Outdoor Burning Permits in Skagit County
Some RestrictionsSkagit County Code §§ 12.60.020, 12.60.040
Except on land classified as “forest land” under RCW 76.04.005(8) and land in a city or town, a person shall have a written burning permit to kindle or maintain any fire which exceeds size requirements determined by resolution by the Board of County Commissioners. The permit shall be issued by the Interagency Fire Warden employed by Skagit County, herein referred to as the Fire Warden, under th...
Propane Storage
In special flood hazard areas of unincorporated Skagit County, SCC 14.34.150(6)(c) requires every above-ground propane (LPG) and home heating oil tank to be adequately supported and anchored to the ground so floodwaters or floating debris cannot collapse, overturn, displace, or float it away.
Propane Tank Anchoring in Flood Zones, Skagit County
Some RestrictionsSkagit County Code § 14.34.150(6)(c)
All propane (LPG) and home heating oil tanks located above-ground shall be adequately supported and anchored to the ground in such a way that will prevent collapse, overturning, displacement or flotation resulting from floodwaters or waterborne debris.
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