Castle Rock, CO Outdoor Cooking: BBQ & Propane Rules (2026)

Castle Rock exempts backyard residential cooking fires fueled by gas or charcoal in a manufactured device from the open-burn permit. Per the burn rules, 'with the exception of U.L. approved barbeque devices, no other burning device shall be used on a combustible deck or patio,' and 'U.L. approved barbeque devices shall not be placed closer than 36 inches from combustibles.' For multi-family buildings, grills may not be used on balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction. Under Stage 2 fire restrictions, gas and liquid-fueled grills are allowed, and 'residential use of charcoal grill fires' is permitted when supervised by a responsible party at least 18 years old.