Recreational Fires

Fires Within the City Limits (Per 2015 International Fire Code 302.1)

Pueblo must not be under 'High Fire Danger' status

Requirements

Allowed in the city limits only if all the following can be met:

Most importantly, fire must have a 25-foot minimum clearance from all combustibles. This includes fences, trees, vehicles, and structures
Shall be contained in a fire pit or ring (this does not include 55 gallon barrels due to size limitations)
Fire (flame) size must not exceed 3 feet in diameter, and 2 feet in height
Fuel must not be refuse, i.e. no leaves, yard waste, trash, or other material that would otherwise be discarded
Fire must be constantly attended
Extinguishable methods immediately at hand: garden hose line fully charged or extinguisher (5# minimum size, ABC class), and shovel or like tool
Fire must be fully extinguished at conclusion of each event
Be known that if a citizen makes a health, smoke, or odor complaint as a result of this fire, it must be extinguished

Note

It is typically not easy to meet all the above conditions, particularly the 25-foot radius.

Portable Outdoor Fireplaces

Portable outdoor fireplaces are open hearth or with chimney, non-combustible construction; similar to those sold at local home improvement stores, and a small fire as per manufacturer’s instructions with wire-mesh spark shield in place. Same requirements as above, but shall not be operated within 15 feet of a structure or combustible material

Exception: Fireplaces used at 1- and 2-family dwellings

Bonfires

Shall be conducted only with approval and issuance of a permit by the Fire Prevention Bureau, with very specific restrictions

Open Burning

Open burning (not in a container of any type) is only permitted on agriculturally (A) zoned land, requires issuance of a permit from the Fire Prevention Bureau, and has very specific restrictions.

BBQ Grills

Prohibited on unsprinklered combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible materials in multi-family (3+) dwellings

Exception: Small BBQ with no greater than 2.5 pound LP cylinder is allowed