Fire Restrictions

Yes. Only detached homes, duplexes, or townhomes can have these fires without obtaining a permit.

No, unless this bonfire is part of a government-sponsored event. However, your group can have a small, contained fire as described in the open burning regulations and provided they obtain a permit from the Fire Department.

Yes, as long as it is a government-sponsored (public school district) event. However, a permit is required.

You may be able to burn combustibles for the purpose of fire extinguisher training, provided you obtain a permit, and you have a trained professional conducting the class. The Fire Department is generally unable to assist with these classes.

No. You would not be able to burn these items since the burning of leaves and yard waste is not allowed and there is no recognized agricultural purpose for the burn. Agricultural burning requires a permit.

The Fire Department can order any fire to be extinguished that doesn’t comply with all regulations, creates a hazardous condition, or poses a health risk. We generally will not intervene if there is only an unpleasant odor or drifting smoke.

Subsection 5601.1.3 is hereby repealed and reenacted to read as follows:

5601.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling, and use of fireworks are prohibited. Any person who pleads guilty or is found guilty of a first violation shall be subject to a minimum mandatory fine in the amount of $500.00. Any person who pleads guilty or is found guilty of a second or subsequent violation within a 12-month period shall be subject to a minimum mandatory fine in the amount of $1,000.00.

Exception: 

1. The use of fireworks for display as permitted in Section 5608. Fireworks displays are allowed in the City of Thornton only for government-sponsored or co-sponsored events. The terms "government-sponsored or co-sponsored" shall mean sponsored or co-sponsored by the state or a political subdivision of the state or the federal government or agency thereof.
2. The sale, possession, and use of Novelty devices specifically identified as Party Poppers and Snappers, provided the device meets the requirements identified in the American Pyrotechnics Association ("APA") Standard 87-1 currently or as amended, including Sections 2.12 Novelty, 3.2 Novelties, 3.2.1 Party Poppers, and 3.2.2 Snapper. The devices shall be clearly marked and labeled to meet the requirements of the Consumers Product Safety Commission and APA Standard 87-1 as applicable to consumer fireworks devices, and must be packaged in strong outer packaging that is sealed to prevent leakage of the contents.