Fire Regulations in Centennial, CO (2026)
3 verified fire regulations for Centennial, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
Recreational fire pits are permitted in Centennial when no burn ban is in effect. Fire pits must not exceed 3 feet in diameter with 2-foot maximum flame height. A 15-foot clearance from structures is required. Gas/propane fire pits are typically exempt from burn bans.
Centennial Fire Pit Regulations
Some RestrictionsArapahoe County Ordinance #2000-02 (Burn Ban Stage 1)
Stage 1: no open burning of any kind without a permit from the appropriate fire district. Allowed exceptions include: Fires contained within liquid-fueled gas stoves, fireplaces, and wood-burning stoves/fireplaces within habitable buildings; Propane or natural gas grills and fire pits that don't emit sparks; Charcoal-fueled grills and pits are used for cooking or warming food; Small recreationa...
Outdoor Burning
Centennial prohibits burning of trash, rubbish, construction materials, yard debris, leaves, or recyclable materials at all times. Recreational fires in approved fire pits (no larger than 3 ft diameter, 2 ft flame height) are permitted when no burn ban is in effect. Arapahoe County manages burn ban enforcement.
Centennial Outdoor Burning Regulations
Heavy RestrictionsArapahoe County Ordinance #2000-02 (Open Burning / Burn Ban)
No fire restrictions. Check with the local fire department for necessary permits. State Air Quality permits are required for open burning. Stage 2 bans most outdoor fires including campfires, charcoal fires, and outdoor wood-burning stoves. Allowed exemptions mirror Stage 1 for indoor appliances and gas-fueled equipment, plus Public fireworks displays supervised by appropriate firefighting/publ...
Wildfire Zones
Centennial designates wildfire hazard areas using the statewide CWRC Map, and any construction within those zones must comply with the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code.
Centennial Wildfire Hazard Area Rules
Some RestrictionsCentennial Municipal Code § 18-16-30(3) (CWRC § 301.1)
The provisions of this chapter establish the methodology used to identify, designate, and record wildfire hazard areas within the City of Centennial. Wildfire hazard areas shall be based on the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code State Map ("CWRC Map"), as developed by the Division of Fire Prevention and Control and the Colorado State Forest Service at the direction of the Colorado Wildfire ...
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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Centennial city rules.
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