• It is always illegal to smoke out your neighbor.  If smoke bothers your neighbors or otherwise becomes a nuisance, you must immediately put it out.
• Burning of trash and/or yard debris is not allowed.
• The use of a burn barrel is prohibited.

• West Pierce Fire & Rescue asks that you consider these safety tips when using a recreational fire of any kind.
• Fires shall not exceed three feet in diameter or two feet in height.
• Recreational fires need to be at least 25 feet from anything that can burn.
• Only charcoal, dried firewood, or manufactured fire logs may be used.  Never use gasoline or other flammable or combustible liquids in a recreational fire.
• Avoid burning on windy, dry days.  With these conditions, it is easy for outdoor burning to quickly spread out of control.
• Do not leave fires unattended at any time.  Have a hose, bucket of water, or shovel and dirt nearby to extinguish the fire fully before leaving the area.
• An adult should always be present and supervise children around any fire, including campfires, fire pits, chimineas, and outdoor fireplaces.
• Keep children at least three feet away from any fire to ensure their safety.
• Chimineas should not be placed on a deck or other combustible surface.  Bricks or cement create a steady surface for the chiminea to rest and decreases the risk of an unwanted fire.
• Be sure any recreational fire is not under an overhead structure.  Be sure low hanging branches are cleared from nearby trees.

For more information, please visit:

Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
www.pscleanair.org
1.800.552.3565

For alternative methods to burning in Pierce County, please visit:
www.piercecountywa.org