Salt Lake City Firework Restrictions
We understand that fireworks feel especially concerning this year. Recent fires have caused real harm in our community, and many people are worried about additional fire risk. Due to the current increased fire risk, ALL personal fireworks are restricted in Salt Lake City through July 5.
Since fireworks are a meaningful tradition for many families, we encourage people to attend professional firework or drone shows.
Learn more about Salt Lake City’s America 250 Drone Show on July 3!
Salt Lake City, along with most other cities in Salt Lake County, enforces firework restrictions to help prevent the possibility of accidental fire. The map below shows that all areas within Salt Lake City restrict fireworks at this time.
Firework and fire restriction guide
Fireworks Use Restrictions
Fireworks are banned throughout Utah, including all areas of Salt Lake City, through July 5. Salt Lake City will not be seeking an exemption on the ban anywhere within city boundaries. Learn more by reading the executive order from Utah Gov. Spencer Cox
Violating firework restrictions may result in a fine of up to $1,000. See City Ordinance CHAPTER 9.20.
Salt Lake City may recover the cost of putting out a fire if it was caused by negligent use of fireworks, unsafe fires, or improperly discarded cigarettes. Fighting large grass fires can cost tens of thousands of dollars.
2026 Fireworks sales windows
Permitted Sales Dates:
- June 24 – July 25
- Dec. 29 – Dec. 31
- Chinese New Year between Feb. – Feb. 17
Firework sales & professional licensing
A permit is required to sell fireworks.
Firework stands and stores must be inspected by the proper fire authority before sales begin.
To learn more about firework sales & licensing visit the State Fire Marshall’s website.
Fire Restrictions
- Outdoor Cooking
- Outdoor fireplaces and appliances
- Smoking and Fire Safety
- Recreational Fires
- Outdoor open fires & burning
- Wildland Areas
- Sky Lantern
Outdoor cooking is allowed when using BBQ grills or similar cooking equipment fueled by:
- Wood
- Pellets
- Charcoal
- Liquid propane gas
- Natural gas
- Liquid fuel
Outdoor fireplaces and appliances are allowed when the fire is fully contained in a portable or fixed fireplace or appliance used for that purpose.
When burning wood, pellets, or charcoal, a spark arrestor must be used. A spark arrestor is a device that helps prevent sparks or flammable debris from escaping.
- Please fully put out cigarettes before throwing them away. Improperly discarded cigarettes can start fires, especially during dry conditions. Littering laws will be enforced for improperly disposed of cigarette & cigars.
- Smoking is not allowed in Salt Lake City public parks.
- In City Creek Canyon, cigarettes, cigars, and similar products may only be used inside a vehicle.
Utah’s Stage 2 fire restrictions prohibit open fires of any kind.
The following are not allowed in Salt Lake City limits:
- Campfires
- Warming fires
- Bonfires (Salt Lake City will not issue permits for bonfires)
- Open burning (Salt Lake City will not issue permits for open burning)
- Cooking fires that are not contained in a portable or fixed fireplace or appliance
- Burning trash, rubbish, yard waste, or construction materials
No fires, whether open or contained, in undeveloped wildland areas, mountainous areas, brush-covered areas, or forest-covered areas are allowed.
- Sky lanterns can carry an open flame into dry grass, trees, brush, rooftops, or other areas where they may start a fire.
- Do not release sky lanterns in Salt Lake City.
- Untethered sky lanterns are not allowed under the International Fire Code. Sky lanterns are also subject to Utah fire code amendments and Salt Lake City ordinances, including littering rules.
References:
Utah State Legislature, Sections 221-225: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter7/53-7-P2.html?v=C53-7-P2_1800010118000101
Utah Administrative Code: https://rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/r710/r710-002.htm#T3
Utah State Fire Marshal’s Office: https://firemarshal.utah.gov/department-services/fireworks/