Fire Regulations in Utah County, UT (2026)

Utah County Code § 6.11.090 (Outdoor Fires)

The pile of fuel to be burned in the fire area for recreational fires shall not be larger than three (3) feet in diameter and one (1) foot in height. A garden hose connected to a water supply or other approved fire-extinguishing equipment shall be readily available for use at recreational fires. Recreational fires are required to be constantly attended by a person knowledgeable in the use of th...

Utah County Code section 6.11.080 (Fireworks); see also 6.09.010 (Conformance With The Utah Fireworks Act)

6.11.080 Fireworks Fireworks shall not be used or possessed in Wildland/Urban Interface areas.

Utah County Code section 6.11.090 (Outdoor Fires); see also 6.08.010 and 6.08.020

6.11.090 Outdoor Fires No person shall build, ignite or maintain any outdoor fire of any kind for any purpose in or on any Wildland/Urban Interface area, except by the authority of a written permit from the code official. Exception: Outdoor fires specifically allowed by any governmental agency having jurisdiction over the land. Exception: Outdoor fires within inhabited premises or designated ca...

Utah County Code § 6.11.010 (Scope)

This chapter applies to "Large Scale Developments" which include: Recreational Resorts, Mountain Home Developments and Subdivisions in the Wildland/Urban Interface lands, and structures not included within a platted Large Scale Development. The specific needs for fire prevention in these high fire prone areas are subject to the regulations of this chapter are delineated on the most recent versi...

Utah County Code § 6.11.060 (Defensible Space Requirements: Propane or Fuel Tanks)

Propane or Fuel Tanks: Ground vegetation around tanks shall be maintained no higher than inches for a minimum of ten (10) foot radius. Trees and brush shall be trimmed maintaining a minimum of three (3) feet above the tank.