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WA Rev Code § 76.04.179 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.04 - Forest Protection.|76.04.179 - Wildland fire advisory committee.

RCW 76.04.179 Wildland fire advisory committee.(1) The commissioner must appoint and maintain a wildland fire advisory committee to generally advise the commissioner on all matters related to wildland firefighting in the state. This includes, but is not limited to, developing recommendations regarding department capital budget requests related to wildland firefighting and developing strategies to enhance the safe and effective use of private and public wildland firefighting resources.   (2) The commissioner may appoint members to the wildland fire advisory committee as the commissioner determines is the most helpful in the discharge of the commissioner's duties. However, at a minimum, the commissioner must invite the following:(a) Two county commissioners, one from east of the crest of the Cascade mountains and one from west of the crest of the Cascade mountains;(b) Two owners of industrial land, one an owner of timberland and one an owner of rangeland;(c) The state fire marshal or a representative of the state fire marshal's office;(d) Two individuals with the title of fire chief, one from a community located east of the crest of the Cascade mountains and one from a community located west of the crest of the Cascade mountains;(e) An individual with the title of fire commissioner whose authority is pursuant to chapter 52.14 RCW;(f) A representative of a federal wildland firefighting agency;(g) A representative of a tribal nation;(h) A representative of a statewide environmental organization;(i) A representative of a state land trust beneficiary; and(j) A small forestland owner.(3) The local wildland fire liaison serves as the administrative chair for the wildland fire advisory committee.(4) The department must provide staff support for all committee meetings.(5) The wildland fire advisory committee must meet at the call of the administrative chair for any purpose that directly relates to the duties set forth in subsection (1) of this section or as is otherwise requested by the commissioner or the administrative chair.(6) Each member of the wildland fire advisory committee serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for travel expenses as authorized in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.(7) The members of the wildland fire advisory committee, or individuals acting on their behalf, are immune from civil liability for official acts performed in the course of their duties.(8) All requirements in this section are subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for the specific purposes described.[ 2015 c 182 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 76.04.183 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.04 - Forest Protection.|76.04.183 - Prescribed burn manager certification program—Rule-making authority.

RCW 76.04.183 Prescribed burn manager certification program—Rule-making authority.(1) Subject to availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the department must create a prescribed burn manager certification program for those who practice prescribed burning in the state. The certification program must include training on all relevant aspects of prescribed fire in Washington including, but not limited to, the following: Legal requirements; safety; weather; fire behavior; smoke management; prescribed fire techniques; public relations; planning; and contingencies.(2) The department may not require certification under the program created under subsection (1) of this section for burn permit approval under this chapter. Nothing in this section may be construed as creating a mandatory prescribed burn manager certification requirement to conduct prescribed burning in Washington.(3) No civil or criminal liability may be imposed by any court, the state, or its officers and employees, on a prescribed burn manager certified under the program created under subsection (1) of this section, for any direct or proximate adverse impacts resulting from a prescribed fire conducted under the provisions of this chapter except upon proof of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.(4) The department may adopt rules to create the prescribed burn manager certification program and to set periodic renewal criteria. The rules should be developed in consultation with prescribed burn programs in other states. The department may also adopt rules to establish a decertification process for certified prescribed burn managers who commit a violation under this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter. The department may, in its own discretion, develop an equivalency test for experienced prescribed burn managers.(5) Certified prescribed burn managers may be issued burn permits with modified requirements in recognition of their training and skills. In such cases, normal smoke management and fire risk parameters apply.[ 2018 c 172 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 76.04.205 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.04 - Forest Protection.|76.04.205 - Burning permits—Civil penalty.

RCW 76.04.205 Burning permits—Civil penalty.(1) Except in certain areas designated by the department or as permitted under rules adopted by the department, a person shall have a valid written burning permit obtained from the department to burn:(a) Any flammable material on any lands under the protection of the department; or(b) Refuse or waste forest material on forestlands protected by the department.(2) To be valid a permit must be signed by both the department and the permittee. Conditions may be imposed in the permit for the protection of life, property, or air quality and the department may suspend or revoke the permits when conditions warrant. A permit shall be effective only under the conditions and for the period stated therein. Signing of the permit shall indicate the permittee's agreement to and acceptance of the conditions of the permit.(3) The department may inspect or cause to be inspected the area involved and may issue a burning permit if:(a) All requirements relating to firefighting equipment, the work to be done, and precautions to be taken before commencing the burning have been met;(b) No unreasonable danger will result; and(c) Burning will be done in compliance with air quality standards established by chapter 70A.15 RCW.(4) The department, authorized employees thereof, or any warden or ranger may refuse, revoke, or postpone the use of permits to burn when necessary for the safety of adjacent property or when necessary in their judgment to prevent air pollution as provided in chapter 70A.15 RCW.(5) Any person who violates this section, any permit issued under this section, any rules that implement this section, or the silvicultural burning provisions set forth in chapter 70A.15 RCW, may incur a civil penalty pursuant to RCW 70A.15.3160. The department shall adopt a rule that establishes: (a) A framework for resolving conflicts that may arise related to this section, including the issuance of civil penalties pursuant to RCW 70A.15.3160 for violations of this section; and (b) the method by which penalties issued pursuant to RCW 70A.15.3160 for violations of this section will be calculated. The department shall conduct a public process to solicit input on the development of the rule.[ 2021 c 132 § 2; 2021 c 65 § 79; 1986 c 100 § 17.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2021 c 65 § 79 and by 2021 c 132 § 2, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).Explanatory statement—2021 c 65: See note following RCW 53.54.030.
WA Rev Code § 76.04.215 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.04 - Forest Protection.|76.04.215 - Burning mill wood waste—Arresters.

RCW 76.04.215 Burning mill wood waste—Arresters.(1) It is unlawful for anyone manufacturing lumber or shingles, or other forest products, to destroy wood waste material by burning within one-fourth of one mile of any forest material without properly confining the place of the burning and without further safeguarding the surrounding property against danger from the burning by such additional devices as the department may require.(2) It is unlawful for anyone to destroy any wood waste material by fire within any burner or destructor operated within one-fourth of one mile of any forest material, or to operate any power-producing plant using in connection therewith any smokestack, chimney, or other spark-emitting outlet, without installing and maintaining on such burner, or destructor, or on such smokestack, chimney, or other spark-emitting outlet, a safe and suitable device for arresting sparks.[ 1986 c 100 § 18.]
WA Rev Code § 76.04.235 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.04 - Forest Protection.|76.04.235 - Dumping mill waste, forest debris—Penalty.

RCW 76.04.235 Dumping mill waste, forest debris—Penalty.(1) No person may dump mill waste from forest products, or forest debris of any kind, in quantities that the department declares to constitute a forest fire hazard on or threatening forestlands located in this state without first obtaining a written permit issued by the department on such terms and conditions determined by the department pursuant to rules enacted to protect forestlands from fire. The permit is in addition to any other permit required by law.(2) Any person who dumps such mill waste, or forest debris, without a permit, or in violation of a permit is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and subject to the penalties for a gross misdemeanor under RCW 9A.20.021 and may further be required to remove all materials dumped.[ 1986 c 100 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 76.04.246 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.04 - Forest Protection.|76.04.246 - Use of blasting fuse.

RCW 76.04.246 Use of blasting fuse.It is unlawful to use fuse for blasting on any area of logging slash or area of actual logging operation without a permit during the closed season. Upon the issuance of a written permit by the department or warden or ranger, fuse may be used during the closed season under the conditions specified in the permit.[ 1986 c 100 § 20.]
WA Rev Code § 76.04.305 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.04 - Forest Protection.|76.04.305 - Closed to entry—Designation.

RCW 76.04.305 Closed to entry—Designation.(1) When, in the opinion of the department, any forestland is particularly exposed to fire danger, the department may designate such land as a region of extra fire hazard subject to closure, and the department shall adopt rules for the protection thereof.(2) All such rules shall be published in such newspapers of general circulation in the counties wherein such region is situated and for such length of time as the department may determine.(3) When in the opinion of the department it becomes necessary to close the region to entry, posters carrying the wording "Region of extra fire hazard-CLOSED TO ENTRY-except as provided by RCW 76.04.305" and indicating the beginning and ending dates of the closures shall be posted on the public highways entering the regions.(4) The rules shall be in force from the time specified therein, but when in the opinion of the department such forest region continues to be exposed to fire danger, or ceases to be so exposed, the department may extend, suspend, or terminate the closure by proclamation.(5) This section does not authorize the department to prohibit the conduct of industrial operations, public work, or access of permanent residents to their own property within the closed area, but no one legally entering the region of extra fire hazard may use the area for recreational purposes which are prohibited to the general public under the terms of this section.[ 1986 c 100 § 21.]
WA Rev Code § 76.04.315 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.04 - Forest Protection.|76.04.315 - Suspension of burning permits/privileges.

RCW 76.04.315 Suspension of burning permits/privileges.In times and localities of unusual fire danger, the department may issue an order suspending any or all burning permits or privileges authorized by RCW 76.04.205 and may prohibit absolutely the use of fire in such locations.[ 1986 c 100 § 22.]
WA Rev Code § 76.04.325 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.04 - Forest Protection.|76.04.325 - Closure of forest operations or forestlands.

RCW 76.04.325 Closure of forest operations or forestlands.(1) When in the opinion of the department weather conditions arise which present an extreme fire hazard, whereby life and property may be endangered, the department may issue an order shutting down all logging, land clearing, or other industrial operations which may cause a fire to start. The shutdown shall be for the periods and regions designated in the order. During shutdowns, all persons are excluded from logging operating areas and areas of logging slash, except those present in the interest of fire protection.(2) When in the opinion of the department extreme fire weather exists, whereby forestlands may be endangered, the department may issue an order restricting access to and activities on forestlands. The order shall describe the regions and extent of restrictions necessary to protect forestlands. During the period in which the order is in effect, all persons may be excluded from the regions described, except those persons present in the interest of fire protection.(3) Each day's violation of an order under this section shall constitute a separate offense.[ 1986 c 100 § 23.]
WA Rev Code § 76.04.405 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.04 - Forest Protection.|76.04.405 - Steam, internal combustion, or electrical engines and other spark-emitting equipment regulated.

RCW 76.04.405 Steam, internal combustion, or electrical engines and other spark-emitting equipment regulated.It is unlawful during the closed season for any person to operate any steam, internal combustion, or electric engine, or any other spark-emitting equipment or device, on any forestland or in any place where, in the opinion of the department, fire could spread to forestland, without first complying with the requirements as may be established by the department by rule pursuant to this chapter.[ 1986 c 100 § 24.]
WA Rev Code § 76.04.415 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.04 - Forest Protection.|76.04.415 - Penalty for violations—Work stoppage notice.

RCW 76.04.415 Penalty for violations—Work stoppage notice.(1) Every person upon receipt of written notice issued by the department that such person has or is violating any of the provisions of RCW 76.04.215, 76.04.305, 76.04.405, or 76.04.650 or any rule adopted by the department concerning fire prevention and fire suppression preparedness shall cease operations until compliance with the provisions of the sections or rules specified in such notice.(2) The department may specify in the notice of violation the special conditions and precautions under which the operation would be allowed to continue until the end of that working day.[ 1986 c 100 § 25.]
WA Rev Code § 76.04.425 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.04 - Forest Protection.|76.04.425 - Unauthorized entry into sealed fire tool box.

RCW 76.04.425 Unauthorized entry into sealed fire tool box.It is unlawful to enter into a sealed fire tool box without authorization.[ 1986 c 100 § 26.]
WA Rev Code § 76.04.435 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.04 - Forest Protection.|76.04.435 - Deposit of fire or live coals.

RCW 76.04.435 Deposit of fire or live coals.No person operating a railroad may permit to be deposited by any employee, and no one may deposit fire or live coals, upon the right-of-way within one-fourth of one mile of any forest material, during the closed season, unless the fire or live coals are immediately extinguished.[ 1986 c 100 § 27.]
WA Rev Code § 76.04.445 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.04 - Forest Protection.|76.04.445 - Reports of fire.

RCW 76.04.445 Reports of fire.(1) Any person engaged in any activity on forestlands shall immediately report to the department, in person or by radio, telephone, or telegraph, any fires on forestlands.(2) Railroad companies and other public carriers operating on or through forestlands shall immediately report to the department, in person or by radio, telephone, or telegraph, any fires on or adjacent to their right-of-way or route.[ 1986 c 100 § 28.]
WA Rev Code § 76.04.455 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.04 - Forest Protection.|76.04.455 - Discarding lighted material or smoking flammable material—Discharge, release, or detonation of certain materials—Receptacles in conveyances—Posting a copy of this section.

RCW 76.04.455 Discarding lighted material or smoking flammable material—Discharge, release, or detonation of certain materials—Receptacles in conveyances—Posting a copy of this section.(1)(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, it is unlawful for any person to, during the closed season:(i) Discard any lighted tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, matches, fireworks, charcoal, or other lighted material, discharge any incendiary ammunition, release a sky lantern, or detonate an exploding target on or over any forest, brush, range, or grain areas; or(ii) Smoke any flammable material when in forest or brush areas except on roads, cleared landings, gravel pits, or any similar area free of flammable material.(b) The prohibitions contained in this subsection do not apply to the detonation of nonflammable exploding targets on any forest, brush, range, or grain areas if the person detonating the nonflammable exploding target:(i) Has lawful possession and control of the land in question; or(ii) Has prior written permission for the activity from the person who owns or has lawful possession and control of the land in question.(c) The prohibitions contained in this subsection do not apply to suppression actions authorized or conducted by the department under the authority of this chapter.(2)(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, it is unlawful for any person to, during any time outside of the closed season, discharge any incendiary ammunition, release a sky lantern, or detonate an exploding target on or over any forest, brush, range, or grain areas.(b) The prohibitions contained in this subsection do not apply if the person conducting the otherwise prohibited action:(i) Has lawful possession and control of the land in question; or(ii) Has prior written permission for the activity from the person who owns or has lawful possession and control of the land in question.(3) Every conveyance operated through or above forest, range, brush, or grain areas must be equipped in each compartment with a suitable receptacle for the disposition of lighted tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, matches, or other flammable material.(4) Every person operating a public conveyance through or above forest, range, brush, or grain areas shall post a copy of this section in a conspicuous place within the smoking compartment of the conveyance; and every person operating a saw mill or a logging camp in any such areas shall post a copy of this section in a conspicuous place upon the ground or buildings of the milling or logging operation.[ 2014 c 90 § 2; 1986 c 100 § 29.]
WA Rev Code § 76.04.465 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.04 - Forest Protection.|76.04.465 - Certain snags to be felled currently with logging.

RCW 76.04.465 Certain snags to be felled currently with logging.Standing dead trees constitute a substantial deterrent to effective fire control action in forest areas, but are also an important and essential habitat for many species of wildlife. To insure continued existence of these wildlife species and continued forest growth while minimizing the risk of destruction by conflagration, only certain snags must be felled currently with the logging. The department shall adopt rules relating to effective fire control action to require that only certain snags be felled, taking into consideration the need to protect the wildlife habitat.[ 1986 c 100 § 30.]
WA Rev Code § 76.04.475 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 76 - Forests and Forest Products|Chapter 76.04 - Forest Protection.|76.04.475 - Reimbursement for costs of suppression action.

RCW 76.04.475 Reimbursement for costs of suppression action.Any person, firm, or corporation, public or private, obligated to take suppression action on any forest fire is entitled to reimbursement for reasonable costs incurred, subject to the following:(1) No reimbursement is allowed under this section to a person, firm, or corporation whose negligence is responsible for the starting or existence of any fire for which costs may be recoverable pursuant to law. Reimbursement for fires resulting from slash burns are subject to RCW 76.04.486.(2) If the fire is started in the course of or as a result of land clearing operations, right-of-way clearing, or a landowner operation, the person, firm, or corporation conducting the operation shall supply:(a) At no cost to the department, all equipment and able-bodied persons under contract, control, employment, or ownership that are requested by the department and are reasonably available until midnight of the day on which the fire started; and(b) After midnight of the day on which the fire started, at no cost to the department, all equipment and able-bodied persons under contract, control, employment, or ownership that were within a one-half mile radius of the fire at the time of discovery, until the fire is declared out by the department. In no case may the person, firm, or corporation provide less than one suitable bulldozer and five able-bodied persons, or other equipment accepted by the department as equivalent, unless the department determines less is needed for the purpose of suppressing the fire; and(c) If the person, firm, or corporation has no personnel or equipment within one-half mile of the fire, payment shall be made to the department for the minimum requirement of one suitable bulldozer and five able-bodied persons, for the duration of the fire; and(d) If, after midnight of the day on which the fire started, additional personnel and equipment are requested by the department, the person, firm, or corporation shall supply the personnel and equipment under contract, control, employment, or ownership outside the one-half mile radius, if reasonably available, but shall be reimbursed for such personnel and equipment as provided in subsection (4) of this section.(3) When a fire which occurred in the course of or as a result of land clearing operations, right-of-way clearing, or a landowner operation, which had previously been suppressed, rekindles, the person, firm, or corporation shall supply the same personnel and equipment, under the same conditions, as were required at the time of the original fire.(4) Claims for reimbursement shall be submitted within a reasonable time to the department which shall upon verifying the amounts therein and the necessity thereof authorize payment at such rates as established by the department for wages and equipment rental.[ 1986 c 100 § 31.]