This permit is NOT VALID if site is located within any incorporated CITY LIMITS or Urban Growth Areas (UGA).

This permit is valid for the Lewis County site address and dates listed above and becomes invalid when there is a discontinuance order or burn ban in effect.

• No use of burn barrels
• No burning of multiple piles - permit allows for only one (1) pile at a time
• Size limitations for burn pile:
  • Seasonal Burn Permit (October 16th through June 30th) 10' x 10' x 6' high
  • 2-Day Burn Permit (July 1st through October 15th) 10' x 10' x 6' high
• Location of burn pile to be a minimum of 50' from any structure or combustible source.
• Attendance - an adult must be on-site to attend the fire during active burning.
• Permit must be available on-site during active burning as proof of issuance.
• By accepting the issuance of this Burn Permit, the applicant acknowledges they have read and agreed to the Lewis County Burn Permit Terms and Conditions.

Penalties: Failure to comply with the above conditions/restrictions may subject a person to a civil enforcement (citation and fines) or to criminal action. (LCC 15.05.0209[f] 307.2.2.8 & 307.2.2.9).

This application will also serve as your permit to burn. There is NO FEE for this permit. However, you must keep your application/permit with you at the burn site as proof of your permit to burn. BURNING is permitted subject to the following conditions:

Burn Periods, Sizes and Materials: Seasonal Burn permits are valid from the date of application after October 15th through midnight June 30th. Fires shall be limited to vegetation piles with outside dimensions of no greater than 10 feet by 10 feet by six feet high [10'x10'x6' high]. 2-Day Burn permits have a 48-hour time limitation, after expiration of this 48 hour time period, you must submit a new application for permission to burn. Fires shall be limited to vegetation piles with outside dimensions of no greater than ten feet by ten feet by six feet high [10'x10'x6' high]. You are required to daily monitor for public announcements or postings by the Building Official on open burning restrictions — including accessing the County website or phoning the County 24 Hour Automated Information line. Open burning of rubbish containing paper products is prohibited. All outdoor fires shall be restricted to natural vegetation grown on the property where the burning occurs, consisting of leaves, clippings, pruning, residue from trees, stumps or other natural occurring vegetation. All other material is prohibited except what paper is necessary to ignite the burning process.

Time and Atmospheric Restrictions: Open burning shall only be performed when time and atmospheric conditions comply with the time limits set forth in the County’s Burn Permit Terms and Conditions. Further, no burning shall be performed during periods of discontinuance by the Building Official, even if allowed by another agency or regional air quality authority permit or approval system, and even if performed at such times and during atmospheric conditions which comply with the limits set forth in that other system; EXCEPT, where such other system expressly preempts local Building Official authority regarding discontinuance. It is recommended that you contact other agencies, including Southwest Clean Air Agency, on burning under their system(s).

Restrictions on Burn Periods: No burning shall be done during the declared period of impaired air quality or during a discontinuance of open burning by the County Building Official. Burning conditions and restrictions should be checked each day before burning. You may use the County phone number (360-740-1133) or you may check the County website. Burning shall be conducted only during daylight hours. Only one pile may be burned at a time and it must be extinguished before starting another.

Location: Open burning shall not be conducted within 50 feet of any structure or other combustible material. Conditions which could cause the fire to spread to within 50 feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition; EXCEPT, clearance from structures and other combustible material is allowed to be reduced as follows: (1) Not less that twenty feet [20'] when using a burning appliance, approved by the Building Official; (2) Not less than twenty-five feet [25'] for piles sizes four feet by four feet [4'x4']; (3) Not less than fifty feet [50'] for pile sizes greater than four feet by four feet [4'x4']; (4) No fires are permitted in or within five hundred feet [500'] of forest slash without first obtaining a written permit under the rules of large fire permits.

Fire-extinguishing Equipment and Attendance: A garden hose connected to a steady water supply and other standard fire-extinguishing equipment, such as shovel, shall be readily available for use at open-burning site. Burning material shall be constantly attended by an adult knowledgeable in the use of the fire extinguishing equipment required above, and familiar with the permit limitations and with County discontinuance or ‘burn ban’ restrictions for burning. This attendant shall supervise the burning material until the fire has been extinguished. The attendant must also be in possession of the permit at the burn site. You are responsible for any damage or injury caused by your fire, and a local fire authority may charge you for the cost of fire response and control. IF YOU HAVE AN ESCAPED/OUT OF-CONTROL FIRE, DIAL 911 TO REPORT IT TO AUTHORITIES.

Discontinuance of Burning: The Building Official and the Code Compliance Officer are authorized to require burning be immediately discontinued if either determines that smoke emissions are offensive to occupants of surrounding property or if either determines that open burning constitutes a potentially hazardous condition. The Building Official may also issue an emergency discontinuance order or 'burn ban' on all outdoor burning in all or portions of the County, which may include recreational fires. The Board of Commissioners may extend the discontinuance order or 'burn ban' for an indefinite period. If extended, the discontinuance order or 'burn ban' would remain in effect until the Board of Commissioners resolve that the order be lifted. You are required to check with the County prior to commencing a burn to determine is such a discontinuance order has been issued.

Entry onto Property: By applying for a permit to conduct open burning, you acknowledge that the Building Official, Code Compliance Officer, Fire District and Sheriff’s Office , may enter property regarding compliance with all permit conditions.

Disclaimer: This burn permit is issued by Lewis County for authorization to conduct open burning outside of any city limits or urban growth areas only, and is not intended to replace any burn prohibition, air quality regulation or applicable fire safety requirements, codes, or restrictions of another appropriate public agency.

By accepting this burning permit, the applicant acknowledges that the burn site is not located in the city limits or urban growth area, that they have read and understand the Lewis County Burn Permit Terms and Conditions, and agree to comply with the Terms and Conditions.