Fire pit rules in Arapahoe County, CO — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Fire pit use in unincorporated Arapahoe County depends on the current burn ban stage. Propane and natural gas fire pits that produce no sparks are allowed even under Stage 2 bans. Wood-burning fire pits are restricted during Stage 1 and prohibited during Stage 2.
When no burn ban is active, fire pits of all types are generally permitted in unincorporated Arapahoe County. During Stage 1, small recreational fires in fixed permanent metal or steel fire pits with flame lengths under four feet are allowed at developed sites, but rock fire rings are not considered permanent and are prohibited. Propane, LP, and natural gas fire pits that produce no sparks or embers remain permitted under Stage 1. During Stage 2, wood-burning fire pits including permanent ones are prohibited, but propane, LP, and natural gas fire pits that do not produce sparks or embers remain exempt. Charcoal-fueled fire pits are prohibited under Stage 2.
Burn ban violations: first offense $500, second offense $750, third and subsequent $1,000.
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