Showing ordinances that apply to Shadow Lake, WA
Shadow Lake is an unincorporated community (population 2,396) in King County, Washington. Because Shadow Lake is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, King County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The backyard fires rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Backyard recreational fires in unincorporated King County are allowed in approved fire pits under 3 feet diameter, using dry firewood only. Setback 25 ft from structures. All outdoor fires banned during PSCAA Stage 2.
PSCAA Regulation I defines recreational fires as small outdoor fires in approved containers used for cooking, ceremony, or personal enjoyment. Allowed fuels are clean, dry, seasoned firewood; charcoal for cooking; manufactured fire logs. Prohibited fuels include yard waste, construction debris, garbage, treated wood, paint, or anything producing dense smoke. Fire size limited to 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet high. Fire must be at least 25 feet from structures, combustibles, and property lines. A competent adult must attend the fire continuously, and water or a fire extinguisher must be available. During PSCAA Stage 1 burn bans (air quality-based), uncertified wood stoves and fireplaces are banned but recreational fires in approved devices remain legal. Stage 2 burn bans prohibit ALL outdoor burning including recreational fires. DNR can issue separate burn bans for fire danger during summer months that also ban recreational fires in forested areas. King County Fire Marshal and local fire districts enforce locally. Propane and natural gas fire pits are exempt from all wood burning restrictions.
Civil infraction under KCC 23.02 with PSCAA penalties up to 10,000 dollars for Stage 2 burn ban violations. Local fire district may issue warnings first. Escaped fires may result in suppression cost liability.
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