Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 52.12 - Powers—Burning Permits.
52.12.101 - Burning permits authorized—Resolution.

RCW 52.12.101
Burning permits authorized—Resolution.

In any district in which the commissioners have adopted and published a resolution assuming the authority of issuing burning permits, a person, firm, or corporation shall not start, permit, or cause to be started or permitted an open fire on any land within a fire protection district, without a written permit issued by the district under terms and conditions as the district establishes by resolution. A fire district shall not assume authority to issue a burning permit for a fire on any forest or cut over land, except as otherwise provided by law. A fire district shall have the authority to revoke a permit issued by the district for the protection of life or property or to prevent or abate the nuisances caused by such burning.

[ 1987 c 21 § 1; 1984 c 229 § 1; 1947 c 254 § 20; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-151i. Formerly RCW 52.28.010.]

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts

Chapter 52.12 - Powers—Burning Permits.

52.12.011 - Status.

52.12.021 - General powers.

52.12.031 - Specific powers—Acquisition or lease of property or equipment—Contracts—Association of districts—Group life insurance—Building inspections—Fire investigations.

52.12.036 - Community revitalization financing—Public improvements.

52.12.041 - Eminent domain.

52.12.051 - Condemnation proceedings.

52.12.061 - Contracts, promissory notes, deeds of trust, and mortgages for purchase of property—Limit on indebtedness—Election, when.

52.12.071 - Liability insurance for officials and employees.

52.12.101 - Burning permits authorized—Resolution.

52.12.102 - Burning permits—Resolution to be published and posted.

52.12.103 - Burning permits—Issuance—Contents.

52.12.104 - Burning permits—Duties of permittee.

52.12.105 - Burning permits—Penalty.

52.12.106 - Burning permits—Penalty.

52.12.108 - Burning permits—Liability for fire suppression costs.

52.12.111 - Use of equipment and personnel beyond district boundaries—Governmental function.

52.12.121 - Use of equipment and personnel outside district—Duty of firefighter deemed duty for district—Benefits not impaired.

52.12.125 - Reimbursement for fire suppression costs on state lands—Limitations.

52.12.131 - Emergency medical services—Establishment and collection of charges.

52.12.135 - Interlocal agreements for ambulance services.

52.12.140 - Hazardous materials response teams.

52.12.150 - Setting fires for firefighter instruction—When burning permit not required—Notice, inspection required.

52.12.160 - Firefighting services for unprotected lands.