Open Burning Permit
Burn permits are required for open burning of slash in Boulder County. (See Colorado Air Quality Control Commission Regulation No. 9). Permits may be denied if a practical alternative method of disposal exists. (See alternatives to burning)
Please allow up to 3 business days for processing of burn permit applications.
Types of Burn Permits
For all Burns, You Must Contact
- Your local fire department on the day of the burn
- Boulder County Sheriff's dispatch center at 303-441-4444 on the day of the burn; before starting the burn.
Outdoor fires are not permitted on days that the National Weather Services has declared "red flag" fire danger days.
For more information:
Materials that May Be Burned
- Branches or slash less than 3 inches in diameter
- See Winter Burning page for special exceptions
Materials that May NOT Be Burned
- Trash or garbage
- Buildings or construction debris
- Grass, weeds, pinecones, or leaves
- Stumps or tree trunks
Permits Will NOT Be Issued For
- Burning within any city limits
- Paul Nor Subdivision
- Longmont Fire Department within the city of Longmont
- Louisville Fire Protection District
- Coal Creek Fire Protection District (CCCFPD) unless a permit is first obtained from CCCFPD, and there is at least four (4) inches of snow on the ground.
- Timberline Fire Protection District (TFPD) unless a permit is first obtained from TFPD and there is at least four (4”) inches of snow on the ground. Please call 303-582-5768 or go to Timberline Fire for more information.
- Fourmile Fire Protection District unless there is at least four (4”) inches of snow on the ground. Please call Fourmile FPD at 303-444-0882 for more information.
Burn Permits Are NOT Required For
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