Charcoal and wood grilling counts as a small cooking fire, allowed when contained and under 3 feet wide and 2 feet high, but banned during fire restrictions. Propane and gas grills with a shut-off valve are usually still permitted even during bans.
The Open Burning Ordinance exempts small cooking fires, under 3 feet in diameter and under 2 feet high, in fireplaces, fire pits or barbecues using clean, dry wood or charcoal. During the county's frequent summer fire restrictions, outdoor charcoal, pellet and wood grills and stoves are prohibited, while liquid-fuel or propane stoves and gas grills that can be turned off are typically exempt. Always keep a grill attended and away from structures and vegetation, and check your fire protection district's current restriction status before cooking with charcoal or wood.
Using a charcoal or wood grill during an active fire ban violates the county fire resolution and is punishable by fine under C.R.S. 30-15-402.
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