§ 6.06.080. Stage 2 exceptions.  


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  • The Emergency Manager may impose Stage 2 fire and burning restrictions in cases of the most extreme fire danger. When Stage 2 restrictions are imposed, the only exceptions to Section 6.06.060 above are:

    (1)

    Gas- and liquid-fuel-powered appliances. Fires contained within liquid-fueled or gas-fueled stoves, grills, fire pits or other gas- or liquid-fueled appliances.

    (2)

    Fireplaces, wood-burning stoves. Fires contained within fireplaces and wood-burning stoves within buildings only.

    (3)

    Explosive waste. Burning of explosive wastes by the manufacturer of explosives in areas zoned for industrial use, when the burning is supervised by the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority.

    (4)

    Suppression fires. Open fires or open burning by any federal, state or local officer, or member of the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority in the performance of an official duty.

    (5)

    Charcoal grills. Residential use of charcoal grills when such use is supervised by a responsible party at least eighteen (18) years of age. Extreme care and caution should be used to ensure that charcoal coals are extinguished completely after use.

    (6)

    Professional fireworks displays. If permitted by the Emergency Manager, following consultation with the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority, subject to C.R.S. § 24-33.5-2003, and any mitigation measures required by the Emergency Manager.

(Ord. 5.74.1 §2, 2018; Ord. 5.74 §1, 2013)