Lakewood, CO Outdoor Cooking: Smoker Rules (2026)

E.Underwriters laboratories (UL) approved wood pellet grills.F.Charcoal barbeque grills when not closer than 30 feet from an undeveloped area (2009 IFC 308.1.4).G.Portable outdoor fireplaces when not closer than 30 feet from an undeveloped area (2009 IFC 307.4.3) These devices must be operated according to the manufacturer's instructions with all covers, screens, and grates in place.H.Recreational fires contained in a designated ring or grill in a park or recreation area when not closer than 30 feet from an undeveloped area (2009 IFC 307.4.2).I.Permitted fires by persons with a permit specifically authorizing the prohibited act such as professional fireworks displays. Contact must be made with the permitting authority to verify the status of permits issued prior to the establishment of burn restrictions.J.Burning of explosive wastes by manufacturer of explosives in areas zoned for industrial use, when the burning is supervised by the fire protection district.K.Fire Protection District training fires.L.Open burning by any federal, state, or local officer in the performance of official fire suppression functions. Stage II Fire Ban.