Fire Regulations in Denver, CO (2026)
4 verified fire regulations for Denver, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pit Rules
Wood-burning fire pits illegal in Denver. Only gas-fueled (propane/natural gas) fire features permitted. Cooking devices (gas/charcoal grills) exempt from permit requirement but charcoal banned on balconies.
Denver Fire Pit Rules
Heavy RestrictionsFireworks
Denver bans ALL fireworks, including consumer-grade sparklers and fountains. DRMC §39-4 imposes fines up to $999 per violation. The ban applies year-round.
Denver Fireworks Regulations
Heavy RestrictionsOutdoor Burning
Denver bans open wood burning year-round without a permit. Propane and natural gas fire features are allowed. The metro area also bans all wood burning Nov 1–Mar 31.
Denver Outdoor Burning Rules
Heavy RestrictionsPropane Storage
Denver Fire Code DRMC §10 adopts the International Fire Code Chapter 61 for liquefied petroleum gas. Residential cylinders are capped at 25 gallons aggregate water capacity outside, and indoor storage is sharply limited with permits required above small thresholds.
Propane (LP-Gas) Storage Rules
Heavy RestrictionsLooking for Denver County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Denver city rules.
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