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This page is intended to answer common questions concerning activities at a residence. If you are a commercial business or an agricultural operation, much of the information on this page will not apply to you. Please select the appropriate link to the left for information specific to your operation.

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Burning Questions Woodstove, Fireplace, or Barbecue Questions Dust Questions
Asbestos Questions Other Questions Forms

Burning Questions

• What are some alternatives to burning?
• Can I burn? My residence/business is inside the Urban Growth Area of Kennewick, Richland, West Richland, Prosser, or Benton City.
• Can I burn? My residence/business is outside the Urban Growth Area.
• What is an "Urban Growth Area" and how do I know if my residence is inside or outside?
• I can't meet some or all of the burn rules, is there another way I can burn legally?
• How does the BCAA determine whether or not to allow a "burn day"?
• What about burning:
  - tumbleweeds blown on to my property?
  - tumbleweeds that are growing on my property?
  - in a woodstove, barbecue, or fireplace?
  - for recreation (campfire or bonfire)?
  - in a burn barrel?
  - construction debris on my property?
  - on my small/hobby orchard?
  - on a lot or area that is a fire hazard?
• How do I build a good, hot fire, that does not produce a lot of smoke?
• My property is zoned agriculture. Do I follow the open burning rules or the agricultural burning rules?
• If I am caught burning illegally, what will happen?
• I have received a "Notice of Violation". What does it mean and what do I do now?
• I have received a "Notice of Penalty". What does it mean and what do I do now?

Woodstove, Fireplace, or Barbecue Questions

• Can I burn in my woodstove, fireplace, or barbecue on a "no burn day"?
• Can I burn paper or garbage in my woodstove, fireplace, or barbecue?
• How do I know if I am burning correctly in my woodstove or fireplace?
• What are some of the health effects associated with woodstove, fireplace, or barbecue smoke?
• What if my neighbor's woodstove, fireplace, or barbecue is producing a strong, foul odor?
• What are the restrictions on buying or selling a used woodstove or fireplace in Benton County?

Dust Questions

• There is dust moving off my property. What regulations do I need to follow?
• A site near my residence is causing a lot of dust and is impacting my residence, causing property damage, or creating a health problem. What can I do about it?

Asbestos Questions

• What is Asbestos?
• Why is Asbestos a problem?
• Where is asbestos found in my home and how do I determine if I have it?
• How concerned should I be?
• I have identified Asbestos in my home and want to remove it myself. How do I do this?
• I have identified Asbestos in my home and want to hire someone to remove it. How do I do this?

Other Questions

• A site near my residence is causing obnoxious odors. What can I do about it?
• I would like to lodge an air quality complaint. How do I do this?
• How can I find out how polluted the Tri-Cities' air is today?

Forms

• BCAA Special Burn Permit Application PDF DOC
• Notification of Intent to Remove Asbestos Containing Materials, or to Demolish PDF DOC
• Asbestos Removal - Emergency Waiver PDF DOC
• Request for Public Information PDF DOC

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