COMMERCIAL BURNING
CURRENT FIRE DANGER IS LOW

Commercial burn permits require an onsite inspection for pre-approval. Contact your local fire department for an inspection. Permits for Commercial burning of natural vegetation only may be purchased for $150.00 and are valid for 30 days. Commercial burn permits for Orcas Island only are available for online purchase. For all other commercial burn permits, please visit your local fire station.

BURNING PERMITS WILL BE ISSUED ONLY TO THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY WHERE THE BURN IS TO TAKE PLACE, OR TO A DULY DESIGNATED AGENT FOR THE OWNER.

Burn piles may be no larger than (to be determined upon inspection) feet in diameter.

The area around the burn pile must be cleared to mineral earth (dirt, gravel or rock) for a minimum of (to be determined upon inspection) feet in every direction around the pile.

1. Valid permit must be on site at all times.

2. Only one pile may be burned at a time.

3. There must be a charged water hose and shovel at the site. If a water hose is not available, the following water requirements must be adhered to: bucket of water and shovel.

4. Fires must be at least 50 feet from any structure.

5. There must be a responsible adult in attendance at all times while burning. The fire must be completely extinguished before leaving it unattended.

6. Do not burn if wind is blowing more than 10 miles per hour.

7. When the fire danger is LOW, fires are allowed at all times of the day.

8. When the fire danger is MODERATE, fires are allowed from 6 am to noon only. All fires must be completely out by noon.

9. No fires are allowed when the fire danger is HIGH or when there is a declared BURN BAN.

10. Only natural vegetation may be burned. Do not burn paper, lumber, rubber products, plastics, asphalt, paint, garbage, petroleum products, dead animals, cardboard or any material that emits black smoke or an offensive odor.

11. The permittee accepts all responsibility for fire suppression costs incurred and any damage sustained by any person resulting from fires caused by the permittee. If the fire escapes, regardless of cause, the permittee shall be responsible for all costs for suppression as required by 52.12 RCW.

12. Laws and regulations regarding burning may change without notice at any time. All applicants must comply with all regulations in effect at the time. This listing is not a complete listing of all applicable laws and regulations.