Fire pit rules in Spokane County, WA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
A recreational fire pit is allowed only if it burns approved fuels and stays no larger than 3 feet across by 2 feet tall. All fire pits are banned during seasonal fire-danger and air-quality burn restrictions, which Spokane County has each summer.
Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (SRCAA) treats backyard fire pits as recreational fires. Fuel must be dry, clean, natural (untreated) firewood, charcoal, natural gas, propane, or manufactured logs/pellets — no yard debris, garbage, or treated wood. During SRCAA air-quality Stage 1 burn restrictions, all outdoor burning of solid fuel is prohibited countywide. Every summer DNR and county fire officials also issue seasonal fire-danger burn restrictions that prohibit recreational fires and fire pits until further notice. Devices with a spark arrestor (like a chiminea) may still be allowed during some restrictions — check the current burn status before lighting.
Burning during a restriction can bring an SRCAA penalty; DNR may ticket, prosecute, or pursue civil cost recovery for negligently starting or spreading a fire.
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