Fire pit rules in Boulder, CO — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Boulder allows recreational fire pits with conditions. County burn bans apply during fire season. Gas pits typically exempt from burn bans.
Boulder allows recreational fires in approved containers with conditions. Minimum 15-foot clearance from structures required. Fire must be attended with extinguishing means nearby. No burning of trash, construction debris, or treated wood. County burn bans during fire season (June to October) override local rules. Gas/propane fire pits generally exempt from burn bans. The Marshall Fire (2021) led to significantly stricter enforcement along the Front Range.
Burn ban violation: $100 to $600 per CRS §30-15-401. Fire causing damage: criminal charges possible. Unattended fire: citation.
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