Fire pit rules in Weld County, CO — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
A recreational cooking fire in a contained fireplace, a manufactured portable fire pit or a chiminea needs no open-burn permit in unincorporated Weld County. Fires must stay attended, and all recreational fires are prohibited when a fire ban is in effect.
Weld County Department of Public Health treats a small contained cooking fire differently from open burning of yard waste. A recreational cooking fire needs no burn permit as long as it is contained in an approved appliance. It must still be attended by an adult, kept away from structures and fuels, and fully extinguished. During Stage 1 or Stage 2 fire restrictions declared by the Sheriff, even contained recreational fires may be prohibited. Incorporated cities such as Greeley and Evans apply their own fire-code limits, so confirm local rules if you live inside city limits.
Burning during a fire ban, or an unattended or escaped fire, can bring nuisance citations, cost-recovery for suppression, and liability for damage to neighboring property.
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