# WAC 51-54A-0307: WAC 51-54A-0307. Open burning, recreational fires and portable outdoor fireplaces

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_54A_0307

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 51-54A-0307
- **Heading:** WAC 51-54A-0307. Open burning, recreational fires and portable outdoor fireplaces
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 51 / Chapter 51-54A / Section 51-54A-0307

## Text

307.2.1 Authorization. Where required by state or local law or regulations, open burning shall only be permitted with prior approval from the state or local air and water quality management authority, provided that all conditions specified in the authorization are followed. See also chapter 173-425 WAC.
307.4.2 Recreational fires. Recreational fires shall not be conducted within 25 feet of a structure or combustible material. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition. See also chapter 173-425 WAC.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 51-54A-001 WAC 51-54A-001. Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_54A_001.md)
- [WAC 51-54A-002 WAC 51-54A-002. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_54A_002.md)
- [WAC 51-54A-003 WAC 51-54A-003. International Fire Code](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_54A_003.md)
- [WAC 51-54A-007 WAC 51-54A-007. Exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_54A_007.md)
- [WAC 51-54A-008 WAC 51-54A-008. Implementation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_54A_008.md)
- [WAC 51-54A-0105 WAC 51-54A-0105. Permits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_54A_0105.md)
- [WAC 51-54A-0202 WAC 51-54A-0202. General definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_54A_0202.md)
- [WAC 51-54A-0301 WAC 51-54A-0301. Permits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_54A_0301.md)
- [WAC 51-54A-0302 WAC 51-54A-0302. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_54A_0302.md)
- [WAC 51-54A-0307 WAC 51-54A-0307. Open burning, recreational fires and portable outdoor fireplaces](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_54A_0307.md)
- [WAC 51-54A-0308 WAC 51-54A-0308. Open flames](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_54A_0308.md)
- [WAC 51-54A-0314 WAC 51-54A-0314. Indoor displays](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_54A_0314.md)
- [WAC 51-54A-0319 WAC 51-54A-0319. Mobile food preparation vehicles](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_54A_0319.md)
- [WAC 51-54A-0321 WAC 51-54A-0321. Artificial combustible vegetation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_51_54A_0321.md)

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