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Burn Permits

  
 Fire Code Requirements for Burn Permits

Prior to Burning:

• Fire department representative (Fire Chief, Assistant Chief or Fire Marshal) must visit the burn site and inspect burn pile material.
• If approved, a permit will be issued. (There are no fees for burn permits.)
• Burn permits will be issued for one specific day only, as listed on burn permit.
• Permittee will call Sheriffs Office at (303) 621-2027 prior to lighting material to notify authorities that the burn is about to begin.

Acceptable Burn Permit Guidelines:

• Burn pile shall be at least 50 feet from any structure or additional combustible material. Any additional combustible material around burn pile will be removed.
• Burn pile shall not exceed 10 feet wide by 10 feet wide by 6 feet high (unless fully contained in a pit or fire department officer issuing permit feels owner has adequate equipment to control a larger fire).
• Hazardous material, paper products and petroleum based products are prohibited.

During Burn Time:

• Adult supervision (18 years of age or older) must be at the burn site at all times.
• Water or other acceptable fire extinguishing equipment must be immediately available at all times during the burn.
• There may not be any wind during the burn time. If wind arises during burn time the fire should be immediately extinguished.

Permittee Responsibility:

If permittee fails to abide by these guidelines or if the fire gets out of control, permittee may be charged with all expenses necessary to extinguish the fire.  Additionally, permittee may be charged with any damage to any and all surrounding properties.  Permittee will be responsible for all fines for failure to abide by these guidelines.

For more information or to obtain a burn permit call: 303-648-3000 or email FireMarshal@elbertfire.com.