Fireworks: Orem vs Provo
How do fireworks rules compare between Orem, UT and Provo, UT?
Orem and Provo have similar restriction levels.
Orem, UT
Utah County
Orem follows Utah state fireworks windows (July 2–5 and July 22–25). Fireworks are prohibited within 100 feet of undeveloped land, within 500 feet of National Forest/BLM lands, and in all city parks. Discharge maps available at orem.gov/fireworks.
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Utah County
Provo City Code Chapter 9.43 permits Class C consumer fireworks July 2–5 and July 22–25 (11 AM–11 PM, with midnight extension on July 4 and July 24), plus Dec 31 and Chinese New Year's Eve. East foothill areas are prohibited zones. Violation is a $1,000 fine and Class B misdemeanor.
View full Provo rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Orem | Provo |
|---|---|---|
| July 4 Window | July 2–5, 11 AM–midnight | July 2–5, 11 AM–midnight |
| Pioneer Day Window | July 22–25, 11 AM–midnight | July 22–25, 11 AM–midnight |
| City Parks | Prohibited | - |
| Undeveloped Land Buffer | 100 feet | - |
| NF/BLM Buffer | 500 feet | - |
| Fine | Up to $1,000 | $1,000 + Class B misdemeanor |
| Code | - | Provo City Code Ch. 9.43 |
| New Year's | - | Dec 31, 11 AM–1 AM |
| Prohibited Area | - | East foothill zone |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Orem FAQ
Are consumer fireworks legal in Orem?
Orem follows Utah state fireworks windows (July 2–5 and July 22–25). Fireworks are prohibited within 100 feet of undeveloped land, within 500 feet of National Forest/BLM lands, and in all city parks. Discharge maps available at orem.gov/fireworks.
When can I set off fireworks in Orem?
July 4 Window: July 2–5, 11 AM–midnight. Pioneer Day Window: July 22–25, 11 AM–midnight. City Parks: Prohibited. Undeveloped Land Buffer: 100 feet.
Provo FAQ
Are consumer fireworks legal in Provo?
Provo City Code Chapter 9.43 permits Class C consumer fireworks July 2–5 and July 22–25 (11 AM–11 PM, with midnight extension on July 4 and July 24), plus Dec 31 and Chinese New Year's Eve. East foothill areas are prohibited zones. Violation is a $1,000 fine and Class B misdemeanor.
When can I set off fireworks in Provo?
Code: Provo City Code Ch. 9.43. July 4 Window: July 2–5, 11 AM–midnight. Pioneer Day Window: July 22–25, 11 AM–midnight. New Year's: Dec 31, 11 AM–1 AM.
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