Outdoor burning rules in Kennewick, WA — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Washington's Clean Air Act (RCW 70A.15) bans outdoor burning in urban growth areas and most cities. The Department of Ecology and clean air agencies enforce statewide standards regardless of local rules.
Under RCW 70A.15.5090 (formerly RCW 70.94.6512), outdoor burning is prohibited in urban growth areas designated under the Growth Management Act, and in cities with populations of 10,000 or more. Recreational fires using clean firewood are generally permitted statewide if they comply with size limits (typically under 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet high). The Department of Ecology and local clean air agencies can issue burn bans during poor air quality or fire danger. Burning of garbage, plastics, treated wood, and yard debris is prohibited statewide under RCW 70A.15.5070.
Illegal outdoor burning carries civil penalties up to $10,000 per day under RCW 70A.15.3160 plus potential cleanup costs.
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