Regulations- Recreational fires must meet the following requirements:

• No permit is required for recreational fires in Whatcom County
• Must only contain seasoned firewood or charcoal
• Must be contained in an enclosure no larger than 3 feet by 3 feet and must be 16 inches high made of cement blocks, stones or steel.
• Beach fires (where allowed) can be dug into an 8" deep pit, surrounded by 4" high enclosure rocks.
• 25 feet from structures, timber, and combustible material
• 15 feet overhead clearance required
• A charged garden hose or (2) 5-gallon buckets full of water to be next to the fire.
• A shovel or rake capable of stirring and extinguishing the fire to be on-site
• Recreational fires are allowed after dark, if attended by someone 16 years or older at all times.
• Fires must be attended until out cold.
• No burning when winds exceed 7 MPH.
• Must have landowner permission to light all fires.