Fire Regulations in Littleton, CO (2026)
4 verified fire regulations for Littleton, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pit Rules
Littleton regulates fire pits under Title 5 (Fire Regulations) and the adopted International Fire Code. Recreational fires must be 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet in height, with 15-foot clearance from combustible structures. Gas/propane fire pits are generally permitted even during burn restrictions.
Littleton Fire Pit Regulations
Some RestrictionsFireworks
Colorado law CRS Section 12-28-101 bans all aerial fireworks statewide. Littleton follows state law allowing only permissible fireworks (ground-based items like sparklers and fountains). Arapahoe County burn bans may prohibit all fireworks use during Stage 2 restrictions.
Littleton Fireworks Regulations
Heavy RestrictionsBrush Clearance
Littleton fire code requires defensible space around structures, particularly in western neighborhoods near the foothills and Chatfield State Park. South Metro Fire Rescue enforces wildland-urban interface (WUI) standards. Property owners must manage dry grass and vegetation during fire season.
Littleton Brush & Wildfire Clearance
Some RestrictionsOutdoor Burning
Littleton prohibits open burning of trash, yard waste, construction debris, and leaves under Title 5 and the adopted fire code. The only permitted outdoor fires are recreational fires (fire pits) meeting size and clearance requirements. Arapahoe County burn bans add seasonal restrictions.
Littleton Outdoor Burning Restrictions
Heavy RestrictionsLooking for Arapahoe County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Littleton city rules.
Fire Regulations in Arapahoe County →