Boulder County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that it has revamped the Open Buring program by launching an Open Burning Portal and hotline.
The county requires residents to obtain a permit for slash pile burns or open burns conducted in unincorporated Boulder County. Agricultural burns do not require a permit but are required to register the burn with the county.
The online portal and hotline will allow residents to notify the county of upcoming burns and their completion.
The process will allow first responders to focus on emergencies, a news release from the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office states.
Those conducting a burn can file their “Intent to Burn” notice in the portal at least five minutes before the burn begins. They will need to have their burn permits or agricultural registration numbers and an associated phone number ready when registering through the portal or the hotline. After the burn is completed, residents must log in again to update the system.
The portal can also be accessed by other residents. It will have a map available of permitted and registered burn locations so residents can consult it before calling 911 for a fire.
“These changes to the Opening Burning program have been developed to increase community awareness and safety. They also help reduce the burden on county 911 dispatchers so they can focus on emergencies,” said Sheriff Curtis Johnson.
The Open Burning Hotline can be reached by calling 720-806-4305.
