Fire Regulations in Boulder, CO (2026)
6 verified fire regulations for Boulder, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pit Rules
Boulder allows recreational fire pits with conditions. County burn bans apply during fire season. Gas pits typically exempt from burn bans.
Boulder Fire Pit Rules
Some RestrictionsFireworks
Boulder bans all consumer fireworks within city limits including sparklers. Professional displays only with fire marshal permit. The ban intensified after the 2021 Marshall Fire devastated nearby communities.
Boulder Fireworks Regulations
Heavy RestrictionsBrush Clearance
Boulder may require defensible space around structures. WUI communities have stricter standards. Marshall Fire (2021) increased Front Range enforcement.
Boulder Brush Clearance & Defensible Space
Some RestrictionsOutdoor Burning
Outdoor burning regulated locally and by county. Boulder may prohibit most outdoor burning. County burn bans common during fire season.
Boulder Outdoor Burning Rules
Some RestrictionsWildfire Zones
Boulder may have wildfire hazard zones requiring defensible space around structures, fire-resistant building materials, and vegetation management.
Boulder Wildfire Zone & Defensible Space Rules
Some RestrictionsPropane Storage
Boulder Fire Rescue follows the International Fire Code adopted under BRC Title 10 to regulate residential and commercial propane storage. Residential tank size, setback, and quantity limits are strictly enforced after Marshall Fire wildfire concerns.
Boulder Propane Tank Storage Limits
Some RestrictionsLooking for Boulder County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Boulder city rules.
Fire Regulations in Boulder County →