HomeMy WebLinkAboutWORKSHOP re New Burn Regulations JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Mark McCauley, County Administrator
FROM: Phil Cecere, Building Official/Fire Marshal
Brian Tracer, Assistant Chief, East Jefferson Fire & Rescue (EJFR)
Don Svetich, Assistant Chief, Quilcene Fire Rescue
DATE: May 6, 2024
SUBJECT: Workshop for New Burn Regulations
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The Office of the Fire Marshal requests a workshop to provide guidance for the authority to establish
modified burn regulation levels through an ordinance to be proposed for adoption by the Board of County
Commissioners (BoCC). This is a continuation of a previous workshop held April 1, 2024.
ANALYSIS:
In anticipation of the completion of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan(CWPP),the Fire Marshal
proposes the revision of burn regulations for clear public understanding of burning and activity restrictions
to ensure a safer, healthier community. This workshop will cover several topics, including burn restriction
levels with a new matrix, recurring annual burn restriction season,prohibited devices, restricted activities,
and fireworks.
A portion of the proposed regulation will most likely consist of a repeal and replacement ordinance for
revision of burn restrictions that could take effect in advance of this year's annual burn restriction. Any
potential action regarding fireworks will require an effective date delay due to state requirement. Setting
burn restriction levels and seasonal burn restriction effective dates outside of the set annual restriction
season period requires discussion and BoCC guidance.
The Jefferson County Fire Chiefs Association has been provided opportunities to comment and continues to
be an ongoing partner in the drafting of proposed revisions to county burn regulations. Representatives
from EJFR and Quilcene Fire Rescue are scheduled to participate in this workshop.
The Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has been providing ongoing guidance as to compliance
with state requirements and best practices for drafting of the ordinance.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are no direct fiscal impacts associated with this workshop.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board hold the requested workshop and provide guidance to staff.
REV BY:
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Mark au ey;County dministrator Date
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