Fire pit rules in Kent, WA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Kent allows small recreational fires in portable pits or contained rings when no PSCAA burn ban is active. Fires must be under 3 feet wide, burn only clean dry firewood, and be attended at all times.
Kent follows International Fire Code (IFC) Section 307 as adopted in Kent City Code Title 13, which permits recreational fires meeting specific conditions. Recreational fires must be contained in a noncombustible pit, ring, or approved portable device, limited to 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height, and located at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible material. Only clean, seasoned firewood is permitted as fuel. Garbage, yard debris, construction waste, and treated wood are strictly prohibited. An adult must supervise the fire continuously from ignition to complete extinguishment, and a water source or extinguisher must remain within reach. The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) issues burn bans during air-quality or fire-weather events, and Kent residents must check the PSCAA map daily before lighting any outdoor fire.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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