Fire pit rules in Aurora, CO — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Gas and charcoal fire pits are permitted in Aurora under normal conditions. Wood-burning fire pits are allowed for recreational use but may be restricted during elevated fire danger. Aurora Fire Rescue monitors conditions and can impose additional restrictions including banning all open flames.
Aurora allows recreational fire pits, including gas, charcoal, and wood-burning models, under normal conditions. Gas grills and propane fire pits are the least restricted. During the year-round Stage 1 Burn Restriction, recreational fires in permanent or portable fire pits remain legal when used responsibly. However, when Arapahoe County or the state imposes additional burn bans, wood-burning fire pits and campfires may be prohibited while propane/natural gas fire pits that produce no sparks or embers typically remain exempt. Fire pits must be used in a manner that does not create a fire hazard, and users must maintain adequate clearance from structures and combustible materials per the International Fire Code as adopted by Aurora.
Using a fire pit during a declared ban: citation by Aurora Fire Rescue. Creating a fire hazard: additional penalties under the International Fire Code.
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