Outdoor burning rules in Englewood, 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.
Open burning without a Fire Marshal permit is prohibited under Stage 1 restrictions in Englewood. Gas grills, propane fire pits, and indoor fireplaces remain permitted. Burning trash, debris, and yard waste is never allowed. Violations carry fines up to $1,000.
Englewood's fire restrictions under Title 6 of the Municipal Code prohibit open burning of any kind without a permit from the Fire Marshal's Office during Stage 1 restrictions. Permitted activities under Stage 1 include: fires in liquid-fueled or gas stoves; fireplaces and wood-burning stoves within habitable buildings; propane/LP/natural gas barbecue grills for cooking; and propane/natural gas fire pits that don't produce sparks or embers. Stage 2 bans are more restrictive, prohibiting all outdoor fires including campfires, permanent fire pits, charcoal fires, warming fires, and outdoor wood-burning stoves. Burning trash, debris, fence lines, and yard waste is always prohibited. The Fire Marshal has authority to implement burn bans based on conditions.
Open burning violation: up to $1,000 fine upon conviction. Violating burn ban: additional penalties.
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