Local Burn Policy
Posted below is our outdoor burn policy here in Pinewood Springs. As you know, mountain living always presents a greater possibility of wild fires. Please familiarize yourself with our policy below in order to help do your part on keeping our community safe and free from human caused fires.
PINEWOOD SPRINGS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OPEN BURN POLICY
The PSFPD policy on outdoor fires is based on the principle that we will not tolerate open flames within the district, except under permit. Any outdoor burning that is allowed without a permit will be allowed only if enclosed by non-combustible materials designed to prevent the spread of flame, sparks, and embers.
Our “No Open Flame” policy is more restrictive than either Boulder County or Larimer County and applies to all properties within the Pinewood Springs Fire Protection District.
All outdoor flames within the fire district must be completely enclosed to prevent the escape of embers. Any combination of non-combustible walls, lids, or screens which fully enclose the fire are acceptable. All screens must be made of materials which have open spaces no larger than ¼ inch.
Permits must be issued by Larimer County and signed by the Pinewood Springs Fire Department.
ALWAYS ALLOWED- (Typically not affected by restrictions):
| Item | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Fireplace or Stove (indoor) | -Must be equipped with spark arresting device |
| Grill, Barbeque, Smoker (outdoor) | -Must be enclosed by non-combustible walls, lid, screen, or combination. |
| -Must be placed on a non-combustible surface | |
| Lantern (gas) | -Must be enclosed by metal, glass, or combination. |
ALLOWED UNDER LOW-THREAT CONDITIONS
(Not allowed under a fire ban or “Red Flag” condition.):
| Item | Requirements |
|---|---|
| (Not allowed under a fire ban or “Red Flag” condition.) | -Must be enclosed by non-combustible walls, lid, screen, or combination. |
| Campfire/Cooking Fire (with screen) | -Must be enclosed by walls, screen, or combination. |
| -Size limit: 2 ft. dia. x 3 ft. ht. | |
| Slash Burn | -By permit only (county & fire district must both endorse). |
| Size limit: 10 ft. dia. x 6 ft ht. | |
| Smoking (outdoors) | Should be over a non-combustible surface even in low-threat conditions. |
| Welding (outdoors) | Should be over a non-combustible surface even in low-threat conditions. |
| Flares (traffic) | Should be over a non-combustible surface even in low-threat conditions. |
NOT ALLOWED WITHIN PINEWOOD SPRINGS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT:
| Item | Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| Tiki Torch/ Smudge Pot | -Open flame lighting devices are not allowed within the fire district. | |
| Bonfire | -Permits issued only for open burning of slash. Bonfires not allowed. | |
| Fireworks | -Fireworks emitting sparks or flame are not allowed within the fire district. | |
| -Aerial fireworks are not allowed within Colorado. |
Note: “Fire District” is defined as the tax district composed of Pinewood subdivisions and EP Estates, plus a few additional properties. “Service Area” means the fire district, plus additional area to which we provide emergency response.