The increased fire restrictions are being implemented due to increasing fire danger lack of moisture and the forecast for hot temperatures.
Boulder county fire pit regulations.
Fire extinguishers a connected garden hose bucket of water etc.
Find out if your property is located within the boulder city limits.
These regulations apply only within city of boulder limits.
Fire restrictions can be enacted either by the sheriff or the board of county commissioners when certain outdoor conditions are met.
A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher complying with section 906 with a minimum 4 a rating or other approved on site fire extinguishing equipment such as dirt sand water barrel garden hose or water truck shall be available for immediate utilization.
Propane grills this restriction applies to propane grills located on combustible balconies decks and construction.
Updated april 9 2020.
A fire used for non commercial cooking of food for human consumption barbecues gas stoves charcoal fires for instructional or for recreational purposes campfires on private lands can occur in unincorporated boulder county without a permit.
An available means of extinguishment shall be available.
Boulder county enacts level 1 fire restrictions restrictions apply to the unincorporated mountain areas of boulder county and are being enacted while firefighting and law enforcement resources are limited due to the covid 19 pandemic.
It is critical that visitors and residents alike do everything possible to prevent fires of all kinds.
Office of emergency management preparedness.
Fires must be constantly attended until fully extinguished.
The following regulations are in effect on the city of boulder open space and mountain parks osmp for the enjoyment and protection of this unique resource.
You are responsible for knowing and obeying all osmp regulations.
A non flammable semi permanent enclosure for containing fire with a chimney for arresting embers.
Boulder county has updated and published a revised resolution 2020 37 to align its level 1 fire restrictions with those enacted by.
Only small 2 5 lb 16 4 oz propane bottle sizes are allowed in propane grills.
In unincorporated boulder county you can have a bonfire.
Level 2 fire restrictions july 10 2020.
Please take the time to read posted regulations at each trailhead as they vary by area.
Sheriff joe pelle is enacting level 2 fire restrictions effective at noon on friday july 10 for western boulder county.