Fire Regulations in Castle Rock, CO (2026)
8 verified fire regulations for Castle Rock, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pit Rules
Manufactured fire pits, chimineas, and outdoor fireplaces used for backyard cooking or warming with gas, charcoal, or clean seasoned wood need no permit. Keep them at least 25 feet from structures and combustibles, and attend the fire until it is cold and wet.
Fire Pit Rules in Castle Rock, Colorado
Some RestrictionsCastle Rock Fire & Rescue Burn Permit Requirements (Recreational or Ceremonial Burning)
Permitted recreational or ceremonial fires should not be located within 25 feet of a structure or combustible material unless contained in an approved manner.
Fireworks
Castle Rock allows only Colorado 'permissible' (ground-based) fireworks, and only on July 4 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. Aerial and audible devices like firecrackers are illegal. During fire restrictions, all fireworks are banned.
Fireworks Rules in Castle Rock, Colorado
Some RestrictionsCastle Rock Town Code 9.16.030
no person shall use permissible fireworks except on the 4th of July between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Brush Clearance
Castle Rock urges creating defensible space by removing shrubs and trees within 0-5 feet of the home, keeping flammable materials at least 30 feet away, and cutting lawns and native grasses to 4 inches. Use noncombustible rock within 5 feet of the house.
Brush Clearance & Defensible Space in Castle Rock, Colorado
Some RestrictionsTown of Castle Rock Wildfire Safety (Home Ignition Zone guidance)
Remove shrubs and trees within 0 to 5 feet of the home or structures. Keep lawns and native grasses to a height of 4 inches.
Outdoor Burning
Open burning within Castle Rock requires a written permit from the Fire Department, except contained backyard cooking or warming fires. Permitted open fires must be at least 50 feet from any structure. Burning trash, construction debris, and yard slash is prohibited.
Outdoor Burning Rules in Castle Rock, Colorado
Some RestrictionsCastle Rock Municipal Code 8.26.040 (Burn Permit Requirements)
Open burning within the Town of Castle Rock and Castle Rock Fire Protection District shall be prohibited without a permit obtained from the Fire Department. Permitted open fires shall be located not less than 50 feet from any structure or combustible material.
Wildfire Zones
Castle Rock sits in the wildland-urban interface of the Front Range and applies home ignition zones extending 100 feet from the home. Residents should harden roofs and vents, use noncombustible rock within 5 feet, and maintain defensible space out to 100 feet.
Wildfire Zones in Castle Rock, Colorado
Some RestrictionsTown of Castle Rock Wildfire Safety (Home Ignition Zones)
zones which extend 100 feet beyond your home
Smoke Detectors
Smoke alarms must be installed inside each bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level including the basement. Carbon monoxide alarms are required outside sleeping areas and on every level. Colorado law also requires CO alarms in homes with fuel-fired appliances.
Smoke & CO Alarm Rules in Castle Rock, Colorado
Some RestrictionsTown of Castle Rock Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Smoke alarms need to be installed inside each bedroom and outside of each sleeping area. Smoke alarms should be installed on every level of the home, including the basement.
Backyard Fires
Small backyard recreational fires must be no more than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet high, fueled by clean seasoned firewood or clean fuel. A competent adult 18 or older must attend the fire until it is cold and wet. Fires are banned during fire restrictions.
Backyard Recreational Fire Rules in Castle Rock, Colorado
Some RestrictionsCastle Rock Fire & Rescue Burn Permit Requirements (Definitions)
Recreational or Ceremonial Burning: Open burning... where the fuel being burned... has a total fuel area of 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height... The fire must be fueled by clean, seasoned firewood, natural gas or other clean burning fuel.
Propane Storage
Castle Rock enforces the International Fire Code (Chapter 61) for LP-gas. Propane cylinders may not be stored on balconies or under overhangs of apartments and condos, and residential storage quantities are limited. Grill cylinders are fine when used and stored outdoors per the code.
Propane Storage Rules in Castle Rock, Colorado
Some RestrictionsLooking for Douglas County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Castle Rock city rules.
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