Boulder County Fire Pit Laws

The following regulations are in effect on the city of boulder open space and mountain parks osmp for the enjoyment and protection of this unique resource.

Boulder county fire pit laws.

Fires must be constantly attended until fully extinguished. An available means of extinguishment shall be available. You are responsible for knowing and obeying all osmp regulations. Ensure no reasonable alternatives to burning exist to disposing of your material.

It is critical that visitors and residents alike do everything possible to prevent fires of all kinds. Level 2 fire restrictions july 10 2020. Boulder county has updated and published a revised resolution 2020 37 to align its level 1 fire restrictions with those enacted by. Only small 2 5 lb 16 4 oz propane bottle sizes are allowed in propane grills.

Office of emergency management preparedness. Updated april 9 2020. Find out if your property is located within the boulder city limits. Wood burning pits chimineas and other manufactured wood burning pits are allowed to be used but are to be at least 15 feet from structures.

These regulations apply only within city of boulder limits. Read the guide to burning for expert tips and instructions on how to burn safely. Complete the burn permit application for your burn. Sheriff joe pelle is enacting level 2 fire restrictions effective at noon on friday july 10 for western boulder county.

Propane grills this restriction applies to propane grills located on combustible balconies decks and construction. Fire restrictions can be enacted either by the sheriff or the board of county commissioners when certain outdoor conditions are met. A fire used for non commercial cooking of food for human consumption barbecues gas stoves charcoal fires for instructional or for recreational purposes campfires on private lands can occur in unincorporated boulder county without a permit. Only small 2 5 lb 16 4 oz propane bottle sizes are allowed in propane grills.

Ensure your planned burn complies with all regulations requirements listed on the quick guide. The increased fire restrictions are being implemented due to increasing fire danger lack of moisture and the forecast for hot temperatures. A non flammable semi permanent enclosure for containing fire with a chimney for arresting embers. Fire extinguishers a connected garden hose bucket of water etc.

Propane grills this restriction applies to propane grills located on combustible balconies decks and construction. Please take the time to read posted regulations at each trailhead as they vary by area. A single fire no larger than 2 feet in diameter by 3 feet high that is contained by a fireplace or fire pit which is used for cooking personal warmth lighting ceremonial or aesthetic purposes that is not within or mounted on any. Open burning regulations within city of boulder limits.