Fire Regulations in Commerce City, CO (2026)
2 verified fire regulations for Commerce City, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fireworks
Commerce City bans the possession, manufacture, storage, handling, sale and use of fireworks under Section 5601.1.3 of its adopted 2021 International Fire Code, enforced by the South Adams County Fire Protection District or Greater Brighton Fire Protection District. Narrow exceptions allow licensed handlers, fireworks displays and 'permissible fireworks' like sparklers and fountains on July 3, July 4 and December 31 between 10 a.m. and 11 p.m.
Fireworks Banned in Commerce City Except Permitted Days
Heavy RestrictionsCommerce City Revised Municipal Code § 5-41001 (IFC § 5601.1.3)
5601.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, handling, and use of fireworks are prohibited except as provided in this section. Any fireworks, held, offered for sale, manufactured, stored of used in violation of this section may be seized, taken, and removed, at the expense of the owner. Exceptions: 1.Storage and handling of fireworks as allowed in Section 5604. ... 5.The outdoor us...
Propane Storage
Commerce City's Land Development Code caps above-ground propane and other flammable gas storage at 10,000 cubic feet per property before a conditional use permit is required. Liquid storage tanks are separately capped at 12,000 gallons, with a 48,000-gallon ceiling reserved for I-3-zoned parcels of at least three acres. Community Development enforces the standard under LDC § 21-5212.
Commerce City Propane Tank Storage Limits
Some RestrictionsCommerce City Land Development Code § 21-5212
Sec. 21-5212. - Above-Ground Storage Tanks. ... (1)All tanks shall meet the applicable building and fire code requirements.(2)No tank used for the storage of liquids shall exceed 12,000-gallons capacity unless the city has issued a conditional use permit specifically allowing the use of such tank. ... (4)No more than 10,000 cubic feet of capacity for the storage of flammable gases shall be perm...
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