Fire pit rules in Larimer County, CO — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Recreational fire pits, fireplaces and chimineas using clean, dry wood or charcoal are exempt from the county open-burn permit, but only when no fire ban is active. During the county's frequent fire restrictions, wood and charcoal fire pits are prohibited.
The Larimer County Open Burning Ordinance exempts small recreational fires in approved containers from the open-burn permit requirement. Fires must use clean, dry, untreated wood or charcoal only, with no trash, treated wood or yard waste. When the Board of County Commissioners enacts fire restrictions (routine each summer under C.R.S. 24-33.5-1426), contained and uncontained wood and charcoal fires, including fire pits, are banned; only permanently installed gas or propane appliances with an on/off valve are typically still allowed. Check the current restriction status and your fire protection district's rules before lighting a fire pit.
Violating an active fire ban is punishable by fine; open burning without a required permit is a class 2 petty offense with graduated fines of $100, $250 and $500.
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