Utah Fireworks Laws

Utah Fireworks Laws

CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically Permitted	Cylindrical and cone fountains (effects no higher than 15�,) wheels with no more than 6 drivers, ground spinners, flitter sparklers, smoke devices, wire sparklers under 12� in length, party poppers, trick noisemakers, ground chasers that do not travel more than 10 feet laterally, snakes, and glow worms. Samples must be tested by State Fire Marshal and be listed on a published list of approved fireworks.
Specifically Prohibited	Firecrackers, cannon crackers, salutes, cherry bombs, sky rockets, roman candles, aerial fireworks that have effects higher than 15�, and chasers, whistlers, or other devices that travel more than 10� laterally on a smooth surface or exceed 15� in height when discharged.
Selling Period	June 20-July 25, December 20-January 2, and 15 days before and on the Chinese New Year
DISPLAY FIREWORKS
Display Permit	Required by local authorities. Fee may be required.
Insurance	May be required. Amount set by local authorities.
Operator	Must apply to State Fire Marshal, pay $10 annual fee, and demonstrate proof of competence.
MANUFACTURE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION
	Storage and handling requirements in law.
ENFORCING AUTHORITY
	State Fire Marshal Utah Dept of Public Safety 5272 College Drive, Suite 302 Murray, UT 84123 801-284-6350 www.firemarshal.utah.gov/
LAW NUMBER
	Utah Code Annotated, Sections 53-7-221 through 53- 7-225 (1993), Utah Code Annotated, Sections 11-3-1 through 11-1-11 (1993).