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Davis County, UT Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

July windows
July 2-5 and July 22-25
Hours
11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Other dates
Dec 31 and Chinese New Year Eve
WUI areas
May be banned entirely
Max fine
Up to $1,000 infraction

Summary

Utah bans fireworks except within narrow state windows: July 2-5, July 22-25 (Pioneer Day), Dec 31-Jan 1, and Chinese New Year's Eve. Discharge is 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (later on the 4th, 24th, and New Year's). Davis cities and fire authorities may prohibit discharge entirely in wildfire (WUI) areas.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Davis County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Fireworks may only be discharged between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. on the following dates: July 2 - July 5: Hours extended until midnight on July 4. July 22 - July 25: Hours extended until midnight on July 24.

Full Breakdown

Under Utah's County and Municipal Fireworks Act, state-approved Class C fireworks may be discharged only 11 a.m.-11 p.m. on July 2-5 (until midnight July 4), July 22-25 (until midnight July 24), from 11 a.m. Dec 31 to 1 a.m. Jan 1, and from 11 a.m. Chinese New Year's Eve to 1 a.m. the next day. Municipalities and fire authorities may prohibit fireworks in designated wildland-urban-interface and hazard areas, and post restricted-area maps each year. Aerials and firecrackers are illegal statewide. Always keep water nearby and soak spent fireworks.

Violations & Fines

Illegal discharge (wrong date/time or a prohibited area) is an infraction punishable by a fine up to $1,000, plus liability for any fire suppression costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I set off fireworks any summer night?
No. Discharge is legal only during the July 2-5 and July 22-25 windows, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (until midnight on the 4th and 24th). Any other time is an infraction.
Are fireworks allowed on Antelope Island or foothill neighborhoods?
Often no. Fire authorities and cities can prohibit discharge in wildland-urban-interface and hazard zones. Check your city's fireworks restricted-area map before lighting anything.

Sources & Official References

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