Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Fire Marshal Services
Is there a burn ban?To check the latest burn ban information, call 1-800-323-BURN or see the
Air Actions Status on the Puget Sound Clean
Air Agency Web site (external links). To
find the current fire safety burn ban status for unincorporated King County, go
to burn bans, or DDES
will issue a news release
that will give the current status. Prior to burning, always check with your
local fire district and the Puget Sound Clean
Air Agency (external link). Visit burn bans for detailed
information about burn bans and burn permits.
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I have yard waste I want to burn. Am I allowed to burn
yard waste? Do I need a burn permit?DDES does not issue burn permits. Inquiries about
burn permits should be directed to your
local fire district. There may be restrictions which prevent a fire district from issuing a burn permit.
As a general rule, burn permits cannot be issued in areas designated as urban zones.
Please refer to more information online at
burn bans. Also, King County's Solid Waste Division provides
alternatives to burning wood and yard waste online or contact them at 206-296-4466
to get more information.
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Can my architect/builder meet with someone
at DDES to discuss fire code issues within our building proposal?Pre-application meetings are available to address fire code issues within a building
proposal. The DDES hourly rate per employee in attendance is charged. A short,
informational conference between the applicant and a representative from Fire
Marshal Services can be arranged at no charge if the meeting does not exceed 30
minutes.
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