Fire Pit Rules: Sandy vs West Jordan
How do fire pit rules rules compare between Sandy, UT and West Jordan, UT?
Sandy and West Jordan have similar restriction levels.
Sandy, UT
Salt Lake County
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.
View full Sandy rules →West Jordan, UT
Salt Lake County
Recreational fire pits allowed with size and fuel limits under West Jordan and Unified Fire Authority rules.
View full West Jordan rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Sandy | West Jordan |
|---|---|---|
| Pit Size | Max 3 ft diameter | - |
| Setback | 15 ft from structures | - |
| Fuel | Clean firewood or propane only | - |
| Supervision | Adult + extinguisher required | - |
| Restrictions | Banned on red/yellow air days | - |
| Fact | - | Pit max 3 ft wide, 2 ft high |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Sandy FAQ
Do I need a permit for a backyard fire pit?
No permit for standard recreational fires under 3 ft, but you must follow IFC §307 setbacks and cannot burn on no-burn days or during Fire Marshal restrictions.
Are propane fire pits allowed during restrictions?
Generally yes — propane/natural gas units are exempt from most open-flame restrictions since they produce no embers, but check the Fire Marshal's order for your risk zone.
West Jordan FAQ
Do I need a permit for a backyard fire pit?
No permit for recreational pits meeting size and clearance rules. Larger bonfires require a UFA permit.
Can I burn on winter inversion days?
No. Burning is prohibited when Utah DEQ declares a mandatory no-burn day for PM2.5.
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