Fire Regulations in Sandy, UT (2026)
7 verified fire regulations for Sandy, Utah, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pit Rules
Recreational fire pits in Sandy are allowed with clean wood or propane only, must be at least 15 feet from any structure, and are prohibited during state air action days and wildfire restriction periods. Fire pit size is limited to 3 feet in diameter under IFC §307.
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Some RestrictionsFireworks
Sandy restricts consumer fireworks to Utah's state-authorized windows (July 2-5, July 22-25, Dec 31-Jan 1) and bans discharge in designated wildfire-restricted zones on the east bench. Violations carry fines up to $1,000 plus full suppression cost recovery.
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Heavy RestrictionsBrush Clearance
Sandy residents in the east bench wildland-urban interface must maintain 30 feet of defensible space around structures, cleared of dead brush, dry grass, and flammable debris. The Fire Marshal conducts annual inspections May-September; non-compliance results in city-contracted abatement billed to the owner.
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Heavy RestrictionsOutdoor Burning
Open burning in Sandy is prohibited year-round for yard waste and requires a DAQ/Fire Marshal permit for any allowable burn. Utah's mandatory 'no-burn' air action days and the Wasatch Front winter inversion period (Nov 1-Mar 1) prohibit all solid-fuel burning including fire pits.
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Heavy RestrictionsWildfire Zones
Sandy's east bench (generally above 1300 East and all foothill-adjacent parcels) is designated Wildland-Urban Interface by Utah Division of Forestry. WUI properties must meet defensible-space, Class-A roofing, and ember-resistant vent requirements under the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code.
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Heavy RestrictionsSmoke Detectors
Utah Code §15A-5-202 and the International Residential Code adopted in Sandy require working smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level. Homes built or substantially remodeled after 2015 require interconnected, hardwired alarms with battery backup.
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Heavy RestrictionsBackyard Fires
Backyard recreational fires in Sandy must comply with IFC §307: 15-foot structure setback, 3-foot max diameter, clean fuel only, and constant adult supervision with water source. Fires are prohibited on DAQ air action days and during east-bench wildfire restriction orders.
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Some RestrictionsLooking for Salt Lake County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Sandy city rules.
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