Everett adopts the Washington State Fire Code (WAC 51-54A, IFC) through EMC Title 13 (Fire Code). Single-family propane and charcoal grills follow manufacturer setbacks. On Group R-2 multi-family balconies, IFC Section 308 prohibits open-flame cooking within 10 feet of combustibles, and roofs allow only 1-lb (16.4 oz) LPG cylinders. Open burning is prohibited in city limits, and Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) burn bans add seasonal restrictions.
Everett adopts the Washington State Fire Code (WAC 51-54A, based on the 2021 International Fire Code) through EMC Title 13. The Everett Fire Department enforces these provisions. IFC Section 308 (Open-Flame Cooking Devices) prohibits charcoal grills, hibachis, and LPG/propane cooking appliances from operating within 10 feet of combustible construction on balconies, decks, or under overhangs at Group R-2 buildings (apartments and condos). On occupied roofs of R-2 buildings, the maximum allowable LPG cylinder size is 16.4 ounces (1 pound); 20-pound tanks are not allowed in those settings. Single-family residential use is largely unrestricted as long as manufacturer separation distances are observed (typically 24 to 36 inches from any combustible surface). Open burning is prohibited within Everett city limits per EMC Title 13 and the IFC. Recreational fire pits are allowed only if fueled by propane or natural gas during PSCAA Stage 1 and Stage 2 burn bans; wood and pellet fuel are banned during Stage 2. Propane storage at residences is limited to 25 lbs aggregate water-capacity outside a building under IFC 6109. Naval Station Everett security zones restrict open flame on the waterfront.
Operating a non-compliant grill on an R-2 balcony or roof is a fire code violation under EMC Title 13 with civil penalties typically up to $500 per day and possible appliance impoundment. Open burning violations may trigger PSCAA enforcement in addition to city fire-code penalties. Fires caused by improper grilling can be billed under Everett Fire Department cost-recovery rules.
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