Outdoor burning rules in Littleton, 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.
Littleton prohibits open burning of trash, yard waste, construction debris, and leaves under Title 5 and the adopted fire code. The only permitted outdoor fires are recreational fires (fire pits) meeting size and clearance requirements. Arapahoe County burn bans add seasonal restrictions.
Open burning is broadly prohibited within Littleton under the adopted International Fire Code and Title 5 (Fire Regulations). Burning of rubbish, trash, construction materials, yard debris, leaves, and recyclable materials is strictly prohibited at all times. The only allowed outdoor fires are recreational fires meeting the 3-foot diameter and 15-foot clearance requirements. Barbecue grills used for cooking are exempt. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regulates air quality and prohibits open burning that creates smoke nuisances. During Arapahoe County Stage 1 burn restrictions, only gas/propane fire pits are allowed. Stage 2 prohibits all open flames except gas grills for cooking.
Illegal open burning: fire code citation and fine. Air quality violations may also be enforced by the state. Burn ban violations carry enhanced penalties.
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