Outdoor burning rules in Manitou Springs, 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.
Manitou Springs has a tiered fire restriction system (Ordinance No. 1022, §6.34.050) with Stage 1 and Stage 2 (full ban) levels. Open burning of waste is always prohibited; recreational fires are allowed during Stage 0 but banned under active restrictions.
Under Ordinance No. 1022, §6.34.050 (Fire Danger Declarations): Stage 1 prohibits open fires except in permanent fire rings at RV/camping parks; private charcoal grills, chimineas, and fire pits with screen covers and 15-foot clearance are allowed. No yard debris or refuse burning. Stage 2 (full ban) prohibits ALL outside fires including all campfires, fire pits, fire tables, chimineas, charcoal BBQ grills, and pellet smokers — only gas grills, liquid-fueled stoves, and enclosed residential fireplaces/wood stoves are exempt. A Red Flag Warning automatically triggers Stage 2 for its duration. Open burning of waste is always prohibited under Colorado air quality laws regardless of stage.
Citations under §6.34.050. Violation fines and potential cost recovery for fire suppression.
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