Spokane Valley, WA Fire Regulations: Fire Pit Rules (2026)

Spokane Valley residents may use backyard fire pits, chimineas, portable outdoor fireplaces and patio/deck warmers as recreational fires, provided approved fuel is used and safety requirements are met. The Spokane Valley Fire Department lists acceptable fuels as seasoned chopped firewood, charcoal, natural gas or propane; burning yard debris, trash, or treated wood is not allowed. Regional fire-marshal guidance for Spokane County recreational fires sets size and safety limits: the fire must not exceed a fuel area of 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height, must be attended at all times by a responsible adult knowledgeable in fire-extinguishing equipment until the fire is fully extinguished, and approved extinguishing equipment (such as a hose, bucket of water or extinguisher) must be on hand and ready for use. Recreational fires should be placed a safe distance from structures, fences and combustible material. These privileges are seasonal: during hot, dry summer months the Spokane Valley Fire Department issues a Fire Danger Burn Restriction that suspends recreational fires, and the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency can impose burn bans for air-quality reasons. Gas and propane appliances are generally allowed even during many wood-fire restrictions, but residents should confirm current conditions with the fire department or SRCAA (509-477-4727) before lighting any fire. Because conditions change, the safe practice is to verify whether a burn restriction is active that day.