Gas (propane) grills are allowed year-round in unincorporated Jeffco, including during Stage 1 fire restrictions and Stage 2 fire bans. Charcoal grills, which produce embers, are treated like open fire and are prohibited once the Sheriff declares fire restrictions.
For outdoor cooking, Jefferson County's key distinction is fuel type. Liquid- and gas-fueled appliances—explicitly including gas grills—"are permitted during both Stage 1 fire restrictions and Stage 2 fire ban," because the flame can be shut off instantly. Charcoal and other solid-fuel grills produce hot embers and are generally grouped with open burning, so they become prohibited on unincorporated land once Stage 1 is in effect. When no fire restriction is active, both gas and charcoal grilling are allowed, but residents in the foothills WUI should grill on non-combustible surfaces, keep a water source handy, and never leave coals unattended. Cities and HOAs may add balcony or clearance rules.
Using a charcoal or ember-producing grill during a Sheriff fire restriction can bring a fine of up to $600 upon conviction.
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