Section 307 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

307.1 General. A person shall not kindle or maintain or authorize to be kindled or maintained any fire unless conducted in accordance with Sections 307.1.1. through 307.8

307.1.1 Prohibited open burning. Open burning shall be prohibited at all times in compliance with a permanent ban on open burning established by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency in September of 1992.

Exceptions:

1. Bonfires

2. Recreational Fires

3. Portable outdoor fireplaces

307.2 Permit required. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with Section 105.6 prior to conducting a bonfire. Application for such approval shall only be presented by and permit issued to the owner of the land upon which the bonfire is to be conducted.

A permit is not required for a recreational fire or portable outdoor fireplace.

307.3. Bans on fires due to air quality or fire danger. If the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency issues a burn ban due to air quality, or if a fire safety burn ban is issued by the Bellevue Fire Marshal, all fires are prohibited. It is the responsibility of the property owner where the fire is to be conducted to ensure no such ban exists prior to starting any fire.

Point of Information

For air quality and burn ban status information and regulations contact the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency at www.pscleanair.org or (206) 343-8800.

307.4 Extinguishment authority. When any fire creates or adds to a hazardous situation, or a required permit has not been obtained, the fire code official is authorized to order the extinguishment of the fire.

307.5 Location. The location for fires shall be as follows:

307.5.1 Bonfires. A bonfire shall not be conducted within 50 feet (15,240 mm) of a structure or combustible material unless the fire is contained in a barbecue pit. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 50 feet (15,240 mm) of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.

307.5.2 Recreational fires. Recreational fires shall not be conducted within 25 feet (7,620 mm) of a structure or combustible material. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet (7,620 mm) of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition. [WS] See also Chapter 173-425 WAC

307.5.3 Portable outdoor fireplaces. Portable outdoor fireplaces shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and shall not be operated within 15 feet (3,048 mm) of a structure or combustible material.

307.6 Attendance. Bonfires, recreational fires and use of portable outdoor fireplaces shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished. A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher complying with Section 906 with a minimum 4-A rating or other approved on-site fire-extinguishing equipment, such as dirt, sand, water barrel, garden hose or water truck, shall be available for immediate utilization.

307.7 LPG containers. Portable outdoor barbecues used on occupied roofs of Group R-2 occupancies shall be limited to portable outdoor barbecues designed for use with LPG containers with a capacity of 16.4 ounces (0.465 kg).

307.7.1 Cleaning. Portable outdoor barbecues shall be periodically cleaned by removing grease or fat accumulations from grills and in trays below the grill.