Kirkland, WA Fire Regulations: Outdoor Burning (2026)
Outdoor burning rules in Kirkland, 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.
Key Facts
- Status
- Year-round ban
- Agency
- PSCAA Regulation I
- State Basis
- RCW 70.94
- Only Allowed
- Recreational fires under 3 ft
- Max Penalty
- 10,000 per day
Summary
Outdoor burning of yard debris and trash is banned year-round in Kirkland under PSCAA Regulation I and RCW 70.94; only small recreational fires with clean firewood are allowed.
I live in the Kirkland city limits, can I burn my leaves and brush? Outdoor burning of leaves, yard waste or garbage is banned in Kirkland. For air quality questions, call the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency at 206-343-8800. For air quality/indoor burning restrictions visit the Puget Sound Clear Air Agency site, or call 1-800-595-4341.
Full Breakdown
Kirkland falls entirely within the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) permanent no-burn zone, where outdoor burning of yard debris, land-clearing waste, construction material, trash, and all other residential waste is prohibited year-round under PSCAA Regulation I Section 9.04 and Washington RCW 70.94. Even agricultural and silvicultural burning requires specific permits that are rarely available in Kirkland's urban area. The only outdoor fires allowed are small recreational campfires under 3 feet in diameter fueled by clean seasoned firewood, charcoal, or manufactured logs. Ceremonial fires may be allowed under a special PSCAA exemption. During PSCAA burn bans triggered by stagnant air or elevated fire danger, even permitted recreational fires may be prohibited. Smoke complaints can be filed online at PSCAA or by calling the Kirkland Fire Marshal. Violations of the PSCAA ban can result in state civil penalties up to 10,000 dollars per day.
Violations & Fines
PSCAA civil penalties up to 10,000 dollars per day; Kirkland fire code citations; RCW 70.94 state air quality violation possible for egregious cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I burn leaves in my Kirkland yard?
How do I report illegal burning?
Sources & Official References
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