Fireworks: Orem vs Spanish Fork
How do fireworks rules compare between Orem, UT and Spanish Fork, UT?
Spanish Fork has fewer restrictions than Orem.
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.
View full Orem rules →Spanish Fork, UT
Utah County
Spanish Fork allows consumer fireworks during two holiday windows (July 2–5 and July 22–25) with restricted hours and geographic prohibitions near the mountains and south of the Spanish Fork River.
View full Spanish Fork rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Orem | Spanish Fork |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| NF/BLM Buffer | 500 feet | - |
| Fine | Up to $1,000 | - |
| Permitted dates | - | July 2–5 and July 22–25 (Pioneer Day window) |
| Hours | - | 11 AM–11 PM; until midnight on July 4 and July 24 |
| Prohibited areas | - | South of Spanish Fork River, near foothills/mountains, I-3 zones, all parks, within 200 ft of dry vegetation |
| Penalty | - | $1,000 fine |
| Code | - | Spanish Fork Municipal Code §9.40.010 |
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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.
Spanish Fork FAQ
Are consumer fireworks legal in Spanish Fork?
Spanish Fork allows consumer fireworks during two holiday windows (July 2–5 and July 22–25) with restricted hours and geographic prohibitions near the mountains and south of the Spanish Fork River.
When can I set off fireworks in Spanish Fork?
Permitted dates: July 2–5 and July 22–25 (Pioneer Day window). Hours: 11 AM–11 PM; until midnight on July 4 and July 24. Prohibited areas: South of Spanish Fork River, near foothills/mountains, I-3 zones, all parks, within 200 ft of dry vegetation. Penalty: $1,000 fine.
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