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serving Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties

We promote air quality and take actions that protect the health and welfare of people and the natural environment in ORCAA’s jurisdiction

About

Current Burn Status

Asbestos and Demolition Resources

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    Thurston County - None in Effect

    Thurston County residents living outside any city or Urban Growth Area (UGA) boundary may apply for a residential outdoor burning permit here.

    When you sign up for the Email Alert Program, you will be among the first to know when we issue a burn ban, voluntary restrictions, air quality alert or have other news to share.

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    Clallam County - None in Effect

    Clallam County allows recreational fires no larger than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height, used for pleasure, warmth, cooking or similar purposes, which are not located within the Urban Growth Areas (UGA). View maps of the UGA's at https://www.orcaa.org/burning/no-burn-areas/.

    When you sign up for the Email Alert Program, you will be among the first to know when we issue a burn ban, voluntary restrictions, air quality alert or have other news to share.

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    Grays Harbor County - None in Effect

    Recreational campfires are allowed if built in improved fire pits in designated campgrounds; such as those typically found in local, county, and state parks and in commercial campgrounds. On private land, campfires are permitted with the landowner’s permission.

    ORCAA has suspended all Land Clearing Burning in its jurisdiction, including Grays Harbor County. Additionally, there are of number of areas which have permanently banned certain types of burning

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    Jefferson County - None in Effect

    Jefferson - No burn ban in effect.

    No open burning is ever allowed within the city limits or Port Townsend and in the Urban Growth Area (UGA) or Irondale/Port Hadlock.

    When you sign up for the Email Alert Program, you will be among the first to know when we issue a burn ban, voluntary restrictions, air quality alert or have other news to share.

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    Mason County - None in Effect

    No burn bans in effect

    When you sign up for the Email Alert Program, you will be among the first to know when we issue a burn ban, voluntary restrictions, air quality alert or have other news to share.

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    Pacific County - None in Effect

    No burn bans in effect

    When you sign up for the Email Alert Program, you will be among the first to know when we issue a burn ban, voluntary restrictions, air quality alert or have other news to share.

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An asbestos project is the construction, demolition, repair, remodeling, maintenance, or renovation of any public or private building(s), vessel, structure(s), or component(s) involving the demolition, removal, salvage, disposal, or disturbance of any asbestos containing material (ACM). ORCAA defines ACM as 1 percent or more of asbestos. Asbestos-containing roofing material is not considered an asbestos project if it meets all the requirements in ORCAA Regulation 6.3.1.

Forms and Resources

  • Contractor Asbestos Removal Application
  • Demolition Permit Application
  • Completion Notification and Amendment
  • List of Asbestos Contractors Certified for Survey or Removal
  • List of NVLAP accredited laboratories

If the structure meets all of the criteria for an Owner Occupied Residential Dwelling, you may be able to remove the asbestos yourself. ORCAA inspectors can help you with procedures that need to be followed when removing asbestos yourself.

Forms and Resources

  • Residential Asbestos Removal Application
  • Demolition Permit Application
  • Completion Notification and Amendment
  • How to Properly Remove Cement Asbestos-Board Siding
  • How to Properly Remove Sheet Vinyl Flooring with Asbestos Backing
  • How to Properly Remove Spray-on "Popcorn" Ceilings

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ORCAA accepts online payments for online permits, fees, registration, and penalties. Payments are accepted through our 3rd party service Point and Pay.

Data Archive

We publish frequently requested reports or other documents on our Data Archive

Public Interest Fact Sheets

February, 2015

Contact us

    2940 Limited Lane
    Olympia, WA 98502

    360-539-7610 | 800-422-5623
    fax 360-491-6308

    info@orcaa.org

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About Us

The Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) is a local government agency charged with regulatory and enforcement authority for air quality issues in Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston counties.