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.
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.
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.
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.
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