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Natural Vegetation Burning Permit

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  4. Emergency

    If you experience an emergency, or suspect someone may be burning illegally, please call 911 immediately.

  5. Burn Ban Hotline

    For Burn Ban updates, you may call the Burn Ban Hotline at (253) 735-0286.

  9. Permit Validity

    This permit is valid for residents of Mountain View Fire and Rescue for the burning of natural vegetation only, and is subject to the rules and regulations of Washington State, King County, Puget Sound Clean Air, and Mountain View Fire and Rescue. The permit is valid only for the residence/ address specified and is non-transferable. It must be available for inspection by the Fire Department, King County Fire Marshal and/ or Puget Sound Clean Air.

    Non-compliance with the rules and regulations outlined in this permit may result in the forfeiture of the permit and/ or financial restitution to the relevant agencies for any actions taken by the district, King County Fire Marshal and/or Puget Sound Clean Air, to address the permittee's failure to adhere to all rules and regulations.

    Each submitted Natural Vegetation Burning permit submitted, is good for the calendar year in which submitted, valid when burning is permitted, expiring annually on December 31st.

  27. District Verification *

    Burn permits are only valid within the boundaries of the Mountain View Fire and Rescue district (refer to the map below). Burning is not permitted within Black Diamond City Limits or any designated "urban growth development" areas, as outlined by King County.

    If a permit is submitted, issued or printed for an address outside of Mountain View Fire and Rescue's district or within Black Diamond City Limits or an Urban Growth Development area, the permit is invalid regardless of issuance. 

    Please note that permits cannot be issued and will not be valid for properties located in the yellow areas on the map below.

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  35. Conditions

    This permit authorizes a single burn pile no larger than 4 feet by 4 feet by 3 feet (4' x 4' x 3') at the specified address only and is non-transferable. The permit covers only the burning of leaves, yard clippings, and other yard or gardening vegetation refuse that originates from or is immediately adjacent to the dwelling. There must be a human dwelling on the property. 

    The permit must be available for inspection by Fire Department personnel, King County Fire Marshals, or Puget Sound Clean Air officials while burning or upon request. This permit does not cover cooking fires or recreational fires fueled by seasoned firewood or charcoal.

    Restrictions on Outdoor Fires:

    • It is unlawful to burn during any air pollution episode or period of impaired air quality.
    • Burning of garbage, dead animals, asphalt, petroleum products, paints, construction debris, rubber products, plastics, or any substances that emit dense smoke or obnoxious odors and is not solely natural vegetation, is prohibited.
    • Fires must not be within 50 feet of any structure or inside a barrel or similar container.
    • Combustibles must be cleared to expose mineral soil around the burn pile before igniting the fire.
    • Conditions that could allow the fire to spread within 25 feet of a structure must be eliminated before ignition.
    • Open fires must be attended by a competent person at all times until fully extinguished.
    • A means of extinguishing the fire, such as a garden hose connected to a water supply, must be readily available while the fire is burning.
    • The permit may be canceled if complaints are received about nuisance conditions from smoke or fly ash.
    • The fire must be extinguished immediately if weather conditions increase the risk of spreading beyond the burn pile.
    • The King County Fire Marshal, Puget Sound Clean Air, Fire Chief or their designee may impose a ban on burning at any time.
    • The permit does not cover land clearing burning.

    No Burning Shall Take Place During the Following Periods:

    • Burn bans issued by the Fire Department
    • Burn bans issued by Puget Sound Clean Air
    • July through September
    • Potentially limited burning periods in June and October
  37. Rules, Regulations & Laws Confirmation *
  41. Electronic Signature Agreement*

    By checking the "I agree" box below, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

    • Your application will not be signed using a traditional paper signature.
    • By providing your electronic signature, you authorize it to be as valid and binding as a handwritten signature.
    • You may be required to provide a traditional signature at a later date.
  45. Term

    This permit is valid only for the year in which it was issued/ submitted and must be printed and dated on the date it is completed. The permit expires annually on December 31. Permits may be canceled for violations, smoke nuisance, or unfavorable weather conditions. The Fire Chief, King County Fire Marshal and/ or Puget Sound clean air can impose a ban on burning at any time.

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  49. Recreational Fire Guidelines
    • Permit Requirement: No permit is needed for recreational fires.
    • Fuel: Only seasoned firewood may be used; yard debris is not allowed.
    • Size Limit: Recreational fires must not exceed 2' x 2' in size.

    For additional information, please consult the "Recreational Fire Information" document on our website: www.mvfire.org.

    Please note that our department, the King County Fire Marshal, and/or Puget Sound Clean Air may impose restrictions on all outdoor burning, including recreational fires, at any time.

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