OUTDOOR BURNING
Some residents of Clark County may burn
vegetation that was grown on their property. To determine if you can
burn on your property you can check the maps available on the websites
managed by
SW Clean Air Agency
or the
Clark County Fire Marshal or you can contact your
local fire department.
If you are in an area where burning is
allowed you must have a permit. You can pick up a permit for small
fires at your local fire station or you can print the
permit from the
Clark County Fire Marshal's website. The permit is valid for one
year. You must follow the conditions of the permit and have it on site
when you burn.
To burn piles larger than ten feet in
diameter you will need to contact the
Clark County Fire Marshal for a special permit (360-397-2186).
All permits are suspended from July 15 to
October 1 every year. Burning is banned during that time to restrict
outdoor burning to more fire-safe times of the year.
RECREATIONAL FIRES
Recreational campfires are allowed in
approved fire pits in designated camp grounds and on private land.
Recreational fires on private land must be built according to the following
regulations:
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Must be built in a metal, stone or
masonry lined fire pit such as those seen at campgrounds or local home
and garden stores. The use of burning barrels is illegal.
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Fires must not exceed
three feet in diameter by two feet in height.
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Fires must be at least
25 feet from a structure or other combustible material and have at least
20 feet of clearance from overhead fuels such as tree limbs, patio
covers or carports.
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Fires must be attended
at all times by a responsible person at least 16 years of age with the
ability and tools to extinguish the fire; a shovel and either five
gallons of water or a connected and charged water hose.
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Completely extinguish recreational
fires by pouring water or moist soil in them and stirring with a shovel
until all parts are cool to the touch.
