Fire pit rules in Post Falls, ID — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
In the unincorporated county, recreational and cooking fire pits need no permit but must be no larger than 3 feet across, kept at least 25 feet from any structure, with 10 feet of clearance around the pit, attended at all times, and a water hose or shovel on scene.
Kootenai County Fire & Rescue rules for recreation/cooking fires: 'Pit can be no larger than 3 feet in diameter,' 'Fires shall not be within twenty-five (25) feet of a structure,' and a minimum 10-foot radius must be kept free of grass, shrubbery, weeds and overhanging limbs. Only clean untreated wood, cardboard, paper, leaves and dry yard debris may be burned; no treated wood, plastics, rubber, garbage or trade waste. All fires must be attended and put out cold to the touch before leaving. Rules and district boundaries vary; confirm with your local fire district (the county has several).
Escaped or unlawful fires can bring fire-district enforcement and cost recovery for suppression; burning prohibited materials violates state air-quality rules (IDAPA 58.01.01).
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