Fire pit rules in Auburn, WA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Auburn permits small recreational fires under ACC 15.36 (2021 IFC). Fires must be under 3 ft wide, 2 ft tall, with 25 ft clearance, clean firewood, and adult supervision. PSCAA burn bans override.
Auburn adopts the 2021 International Fire Code through ACC Chapter 15.36 and regulates outdoor burning under ACC Chapter 8.12. Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) enforces fire code within Auburn city limits. A recreational fire is defined as a small outdoor fire used for cooking, warmth, or ceremonial purposes, typically in a fire pit or chiminea. Requirements: fuel area no larger than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height; only clean dry seasoned firewood (no yard waste, trash, treated wood, plastics, or construction debris); minimum 25-foot clearance from structures, property lines, fences, and overhanging vegetation; an adult present at all times; a charged garden hose or fire extinguisher immediately accessible. Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) regularly issues Stage 1 and Stage 2 burn bans that prohibit all outdoor burning including recreational fires. The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and VRFA may also issue fire safety burn bans during dry summer months. Gas and propane-fueled outdoor fireplaces are generally permitted year-round even during burn bans.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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