Outdoor burning regulated locally and by county. Westminster may prohibit most outdoor burning. County burn bans common during fire season.
Colorado does not have a TCEQ-style statewide burning regulation, but CDPHE Air Pollution Control Division regulates air quality. Westminster may prohibit all outdoor burning except recreational fires. County burn bans during fire season (June to October) override local rules. Agricultural burning may require CDPHE notification. Yard waste burning is restricted - use city green waste collection. The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) coordinates with counties on burn restrictions.
Burn ban violation: $100 to $600. Fire causing damage: criminal charges. City fines vary by ordinance.
Westminster, CO
Westminster allows recreational fire pits with conditions. County burn bans apply during fire season. Gas pits typically exempt from burn bans.
Westminster, CO
Westminster may require defensible space around structures. WUI communities have stricter standards. Marshall Fire (2021) increased Front Range enforcement.
See how other cities in Adams County handle outdoor burning.
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