Outdoor burning rules in Centennial, CO — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Centennial prohibits burning of trash, rubbish, construction materials, yard debris, leaves, or recyclable materials at all times. Recreational fires in approved fire pits (no larger than 3 ft diameter, 2 ft flame height) are permitted when no burn ban is in effect. Arapahoe County manages burn ban enforcement.
Open burning of trash, rubbish, construction materials, yard debris, leaves, or recyclable materials is strictly prohibited in Centennial at all times. Recreational fires in approved fire pits are allowed when no burn ban is in effect, subject to size limits: no larger than 3 feet in diameter with flames no higher than 2 feet. The ground within 5 feet of the fire must be cleared of all combustible materials. The fire must be at least 15 feet from adjacent combustible objects including structures and fences. A responsible, non-impaired adult must monitor the fire and have means for rapid extinguishment (garden hose, fire extinguisher, or shovel with dirt/sand). Arapahoe County manages burn ban enforcement through the Sheriff's Office.
Open burning of prohibited materials: citation. Violating burn ban restrictions: enforced by Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office.
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