Fire Regulations in Lakewood, CO (2026)
4 verified fire regulations for Lakewood, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
When Lakewood, Colorado's City Manager declares a Stage I fire restriction, portable outdoor fireplaces and contained recreational fires stay legal only if kept at least 30 feet from an undeveloped area, per Municipal Code § 9.39.050.
Lakewood Fire Pit and Setback Rules
Some RestrictionsLakewood Municipal Code § 9.39.050 (Stage I Allowable Activities, G-H)
G.Portable outdoor fireplaces when not closer than 30 feet from an undeveloped area (2009 IFC 307.4.3) These devices must be operated according to the manufacturer's instructions with all covers, screens, and grates in place.H.Recreational fires contained in a designated ring or grill in a park or recreation area when not closer than 30 feet from an undeveloped area (2009 IFC 307.4.2).I.Permitt...
Fireworks
Using, exploding or selling fireworks anywhere in Lakewood, Colorado is unlawful under Municipal Code Ch. 5.20, with narrow carve-outs for licensed display fireworks sold to permitted public shows and for legitimate non-entertainment uses. Public displays need a City Clerk permit backed by Police and Fire Department sign-off and $300,000/$100,000 insurance.
Lakewood, CO Fireworks Ban & Display Permits
Heavy RestrictionsLakewood Municipal Code § 5.20.020
Except as provided in Sections 5.20.030 and 5.20.040, it is unlawful in the city for any person to: A.Use or explode any fireworks; or B.Offer for sale, expose for sale or sell any fireworks; or C.Have fireworks in his possession with intent to offer the same for sale.
Outdoor Burning
In Lakewood, Colorado, burning rubbish or debris is always unlawful, and any Open Burning larger than a recreational fire requires a permit from the West Metro or Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District.
Lakewood, CO Open Burning Rules
Significant RestrictionsLakewood Municipal Code § 9.39.030
A.It shall be unlawful for any person to start or maintain a fire that is in violation of fire restrictions or a fire ban declared pursuant to this chapter.B.It shall be unlawful to allow a fire to burn in a careless manner, to leave any fire unattended, or to fail to completely extinguish any fire.C.It shall be unlawful to burn rubbish or debris.D.It shall be unlawful to perform Open Burning w...
Smoke Detectors
Every licensed short-term rental in Lakewood must have operable smoke detectors in each sleeping room and outside each separate sleeping area, plus a fire extinguisher per floor and carbon monoxide detectors, under Municipal Code § 5.55.050(C). An Inspector must verify compliance before the City issues the STR license.
Lakewood, CO STR Smoke Alarm Rule
Some RestrictionsLakewood Municipal Code § 5.55.050(C)
C. Minimum Health and Safety Requirements. All STRS shall contain the following: a minimum of one operable fire extinguisher per floor (or more if deemed necessary during the premises inspection); operable smoke detectors in each sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms, and as otherwise required by section R314.3 of the 2021 International Res...
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