A. Subsection 307.1.1, Prohibited Open Burning, is hereby amended to read as follows:

307.1.1 Prohibited Open Burning

Open burning shall not be conducted at any time in compliance with a permanent ban on open burning established by the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency in September of 1992.

EXCEPTIONS:

1. Recreational Fires.

2. Portable outdoor fireplaces.

Point of Information For air quality and burn ban status information and regulations contact the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency at www.pscleanair.org or (206) 689-4088.

B. Subsection 307.2, Permit Required, is hereby amended to read as follows:

307.2 Permit Required

A permit is not required for a recreational fire or portable outdoor fireplace.

C. Subsection 307.2.1, Authorization, is hereby deleted and replaced with a new subsection 307.2.1, Bans on Fires Due to Air Quality or Fire Danger, to read as follows:

307.2.1 Bans on Fires due to Air Quality or Fire Danger

If the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency issues a burn ban due to air quality, or if a fire safety burn ban is issued by the Fire Department, then all fires are prohibited. It is the responsibility of the property owner where the fire is to be conducted to ensure no such ban exists prior to starting any fire.

D. Subsection 307.3, Extinguishment Authority, is hereby amended to read as follows:

307.3 Extinguishment Authority

When any fire creates or adds to a hazardous situation, or a required permit has not been obtained, the Fire Code Official is authorized to order the extinguishment of the fire.

E. Subsection 307.4, Location, is hereby amended to read as follows:

307.4 Location

The location for fires shall be as follows:

F. Subsection 307.4.1, Bonfires, is hereby amended to read as follows:

307.4.1 Bonfires

Bonfires are not allowed.

G. Subsection 307.4.2, Recreational Fires, is hereby amended to read as follows:

307.4.2 Recreational Fires

Recreational Fires shall not be conducted within 25 ft (7.62 m) of a structure or combustible material. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25 ft (7.62 m) of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.

H. Subsection 307.4.3, Portable Outdoor Fireplaces, is hereby amended to read as follows:

307.4.3 Portable Outdoor Fireplaces

Portable outdoor fireplaces shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and shall not be operated within 15 ft (4.572 m) of a structure or combustible material.

I. Subsection 307.5, Attendance, is hereby amended to read as follows:

307.5 Attendance

Recreational fires and use of portable outdoor fireplaces shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished. A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher complying with IFC Section 906 with a minimum 4-A rating or other approved on-site fire extinguishing equipment, such as dirt, sand, water barrel, garden hose, or water truck, shall be available for immediate utilization.

J. Subsection 308.3, Group A Occupancies, is hereby amended to read as follows:

308.3 Group A Occupancies

Open-flame devices shall not be used in a Group A occupancy.

Exceptions:

1. Open-flame devices are allowed to be used in the following situations, provided approved precautions are taken to prevent ignition of a combustible material or injury to occupants:

1.1. Where necessary for ceremonial or religious purposes in accordance with Section 308.1.7.

1.2. On stages and platforms as a necessary part of a performance in accordance with Section 308.3.2.

1.3. Where candles on tables are securely supported on substantial noncombustible bases and the candle flames are protected.

2. Heat-producing equipment complying with Chapter 6 and the International Mechanical Code.

3. Gas lights are allowed to be used provided adequate precautions satisfactory to the Fire Code Official are taken to prevent ignition of combustible materials.

4. Where approved by the Fire Code Official.

K. Subsection 314.4, Vehicles, is hereby amended to read as follows:

314.4 Vehicles

Vehicles, boats, aircraft, or other motorcraft equipment shall not be fueled or defueled within a building. Liquid- or gas-fueled vehicles, fueled equipment, boats, or other motorcraft shall not be located indoors except as follows:

1. Batteries are disconnected.

2. Fuel in fuel tanks does not exceed one-quarter tank or 5 gallons (19 L) (whichever is least).

3. Fuel tanks and fill openings are closed and sealed to prevent tampering.