West Jordan City is prohibiting the use of any ignition source, including fireworks, lighters and matches, in certain areas of the city (see list below and attached map). It is a Class B Misdemeanor to violate these restrictions and may result in penalties of up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. The Fire Department will be providing extra patrols and assisting the Police Department with the enforcement of the restrictions.
Restricted areas include:
- All areas west of 5600 West.
- All areas within 200 feet of the Jordan River Parkway Trail east of 1300 West.
- All areas within 200 feet of the area commonly referred to as Clay Hollow Wash that runs east and west in the area of 7800 South (approximately 4800 West to SR-111).
- All areas within 200 feet of Bingham Creek, located near Old Bingham Highway running the length of the east/west boundaries within West Jordan.
- All areas within 200 feet of a canal.
- All city parks unless a permit has been obtained for a professional display.
Salt Lake County has also designated lands in the unincorporated areas of the county that are consistent with these restrictions. The Fire Marshal and Fire Department put these restrictions in place to help keep people and property safe and encourage people to attend the city’s professional fireworks show in Veterans Memorial Park during the Western Stampede celebration.
The Fire Department will continue to monitor environmental conditions in the coming weeks and could add additional fireworks restrictions. Fireworks may be discharged according to state code the following dates:
- Between the hours of 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. beginning on July 2nd and ending on July 5th; and beginning on July 22nd and ending on July 25th
*On July 4th and 24th time of discharge is extended to 12:00 midnight - Beginning at 11 a.m. on December 31 and ending at 1 a.m. on the following day
- Beginning at 11 a.m. the Chinese New Year’s Eve, ending at 1 a.m. on the following day
Fire Marshal, Paul Brockbank
Phone
801-260-7354
Deputy Fire Marshal, Mike Jensen
Phone
801-260-7304
