Burn Ban Information
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Stage 1 Burn Ban
A condition declared by the Executive Director or his/her designee when forecasted meteorological conditions are predicted to cause fine particulate levels to exceed thirty-five micrograms per cubic meter, measured on a twenty-four hour average, within forty-eight hours. RCW 70.94.473(b).
| Stage 1 Burn Ban | ||
| Type of Stove | Can it be used | Exemptions |
| Uncertified | NO | If it is the only adequate source of heat1 |
| EPA Certified | YES | n/a |
| WA Certified | YES | n/a |
| OR Certified | YES | n/a |
| Pellet | YES | n/a |
| Gas/Propane/Electric | YES | n/a |
| Outdoor Burning | NO | none |
Stage 2 Burn Ban
A condition declared by the Executive Director or his/her designee when fine particulates are at or above an ambient level of twenty-five micrograms per cubic meter, measured on a twenty-four hour average, and forecasted meteorological conditions are not expected to allow levels of fine particulates to decline below twenty-five micrograms per cubic meter for a period of twenty-four hours or more from the time that the fine particulates are measured at the trigger level RCW 70.94.473(c).
| Stage 2 Burn Ban | ||
| Type of Stove | Can it be used | Exemptions |
| Uncertified | NO | If it is the only adequate source of heat1 |
| EPA Certified | NO | |
| WA Certified | NO | |
| OR Certified | NO | |
| Pellet | NO | |
| Gas/Propane/Electric | YES | n/a |
| Outdoor Burning2 | NO | None |
Additional Information
- Stage 1 & 2 Burn Bans: A person responsible for an applicable solid fuel burning device already in operation at the time Impaired Air Quality is declared shall withhold new solid fuel for the duration of the Impaired Air Quality. Smoke visible from a chimney, flue, or exhaust duct after three hours has elapsed from the declaration of the Impaired Air Quality shall constitute prima facie evidence of unlawful operation of an applicable solid fuel burning device. This presumption may be refuted by demonstration that the smoke was not caused by a solid fuel burning device
- Adequate Source of Heat means a furnace or heating system, connected or disconnected from its energy source, designed with the ability to maintain seventy degrees Fahrenheit (70oF) at a point three (3) feet above the floor in all normally inhabited areas of a dwelling. Garages are specifically excluded. If a woodstove is the only adequate source of heat we encourage residents to have a written exemption from ORCAA.
- Outdoor burning includes recreational, residential, land clearing, agricultural (including field, orchard, and habitat burning), silvicultural, fire training, ceremonial fires, and all other types of outdoor burning.
- Contact ORCAA at (360) 539-7610 or 1-800-422-5623.