Broomfield County Fire Restrictions & Burn Bans
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BurnBound monitors official Broomfield County sources continuously and shows the current restriction status — alongside overlapping federal, state, and fire-district restrictions — on one color-coded map. Fire restrictions change quickly during Colorado's fire season, so always check the live map or the county's official channels before lighting any fire.
Who issues fire restrictions in Broomfield County?
In Colorado, county-level fire restrictions for unincorporated areas are typically enacted by the Board of County Commissioners or the County Sheriff under C.R.S. §30-15-401 and §30-10-512/513. Within Broomfield County, separate authorities can impose their own rules at the same time: fire protection districts (under C.R.S. Title 32), the U.S. Forest Service and BLM on federal land, Colorado Parks & Wildlife in state parks, and municipalities inside their town limits. That's why one spot on the map can carry several overlapping restrictions — BurnBound shows each one separately.
Broomfield County's recorded statutory authority is C.R.S. § 30-10-512. To confirm current restrictions by phone, the county office on record is (720) 887-8217.
Do Broomfield County restrictions apply on federal land?
Broomfield County's order does not address federal land, so a county restriction may apply on federal ground within the county — verify with the sheriff or the managing agency. Federal agencies (USFS, BLM, NPS) also set their own rules on their land.
Official Broomfield County sources
Broomfield County fire-restriction rules by stage
Level 1 Fire Restrictions (Stage 1)
Prohibited:
- bonfires (even if a permit was issued)
- recreational fires not contained within a portable fireplace, chiminea, fire pit or grill
- all fireworks including sparklers, highway flares and toy caps
- model rockets and sky lanterns
- trash burning (never allowed)
Allowed:
- BBQ grills (all types, incl. charcoal) at single-family residences
- chimineas, outdoor fireplaces and portable fire pits per manufacturer specs and fire code
- in-ground fire pits at least 25 ft from combustibles
- electric smokers
- tiki torches
- natural gas- or propane-fueled stoves, lanterns or heating devices
- gas/propane and solid-fuel cooking appliances in parks (reasonable use)
- permitted open burning with day-of authorization from Fire Prevention Division
Propane fire pits: permitted · Developed-campground fires: permitted
Natural gas- or propane-fueled stoves, lanterns, heating devices and portable fire pits allowed at Level 1 per North Metro Fire (apartment/condo/hotel use has extra conditions: 10-ft distance / sprinklered / 1-lb LP containers)
Level 2 Fire Ban (Stage 2)
Prohibited:
- all campfires
- charcoal grills
- wood fire pits
- campground fires
- outdoor smoking
- tiki torches
- agricultural burning
- welding without 30-ft clearance
Allowed:
- gas fire pits
- propane fire pits
- gas grills
- gas stoves
Propane fire pits: permitted · Developed-campground fires: not permitted
Broomfield Stage 2: 'BBQ grills, fireplaces and fire pits fueled by propane or natural gas that can be immediately turned off by a switch, valve, dial or knob are allowed.'
Source: North Metro Fire Level 2 standing rules page; RFW auto-triggers Level 2
No Restrictions (Normal conditions (no restrictions declared))
Prohibited:
- fireworks (illegal in the North Metro Fire district year-round, including sparklers)
Propane fire pits: permitted · Developed-campground fires: permitted
Rules content verified against primary sources on 2026-07-04.
Rules apply as written in each order — the county's current order always controls. This page never shows live status; check the live map for what is in effect right now.
Exact rules vary by jurisdiction and by order — the map's popup links the official order for Broomfield County whenever one is published. See the full guide to Colorado fire restrictions for details, penalties, and propane specifics.