Fire pit rules in Denver, CO — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Wood-burning fire pits illegal in Denver. Only gas-fueled (propane/natural gas) fire features permitted. Cooking devices (gas/charcoal grills) exempt from permit requirement but charcoal banned on balconies.
Denver prohibits all open wood burning including fire pits and chimineas without a special permit. Gas-fueled fire pits using propane or natural gas are the legal alternative. Devices designed exclusively for outdoor noncommercial cooking (gas or charcoal grills) do not require a permit, but charcoal grills are strictly prohibited on balconies. Fire pits must comply with setback requirements from structures and property lines. Metro Denver 7-county seasonal burn ban (Nov 1-Mar 31) applies annually.
Fines up to $999 for unpermitted solid-fuel burning in fire pits or chimineas.
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