Fire pit rules in Bellevue, WA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Bellevue allows recreational fires in approved fire pits under 3 feet wide and 2 feet tall, 25 feet from structures, using only seasoned firewood; no yard debris burning.
Bellevue Fire Department enforces International Fire Code Section 307 with local amendments for recreational fires. Portable outdoor fireplaces and in-ground fire pits are allowed without a permit if the fire is under 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet tall, located at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible material, and fueled only by clean seasoned firewood, charcoal, or manufactured logs. Burning yard debris, construction materials, treated wood, or trash is prohibited in Bellevue and throughout the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) jurisdiction year-round. Fires must be constantly attended by an adult with a garden hose or extinguisher within reach. During burn bans declared by PSCAA or Bellevue Fire Marshal (typically summer stage 1 or 2), even approved recreational fires may be prohibited. Natural gas and propane fire features are exempt from burn bans. Violations can result in fines starting at 250 dollars.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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