2 rules for unincorporated Weld County, Colorado.
Verified from official government sources
A backyard barbecue counts as a recreational cooking fire and needs no burn permit in unincorporated Weld County. Multifamily and clearance limits on propane and charcoal grills come from the adopted International Fire Code, and grilling can still be banned during fire restrictions.
Weld County Open Burning Conditions
A permit is not required for a recreational cooking fire, which must be contained within an outside fireplace; manufactured, portable outdoor fire pit; or in a chiminea.
Using a smoker to cook is a recreational cooking fire in Weld County and needs no burn permit. It must stay attended and contained, may be limited during fire restrictions, and persistent nuisance smoke can be addressed under open-burning and nuisance rules.
Weld County Open Burning Conditions
A permit is not required for a recreational cooking fire, which must be contained within an outside fireplace; manufactured, portable outdoor fire pit; or in a chiminea.
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