Burning Information

Burning, whether done indoors for heat or outdoors for recreation, creates unhealthful air pollution.  Before burning, you need to know if burning is allowed and under what circumstances. By following the rules, you will keep smoke emissions to a minimum and avoid a potentially costly fine.

Wood Burning
In this section learn more about:

• Key facts about wood heating
• Air quality requirements related to wood burning
• Limits on visible chimney smoke (opacity limits)
• Upgrade your old wood stove —REBATES AVAILABLE beginning in January 2008 to qualified homeowners..click here for details.

Outdoor Burning
In this section, learn more about:

• Outdoor burning in Spokane County - what's allowed
• Health effects of burning - what you should know
• Legal burning - 5 types of outdoor burning
• Illegal burning - burn barrels and burning paper, etc. is illegal
• Burn bans - call before you burn to ensure that a ban is not in effect