Outdoor burning rules in West Jordan, UT — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
West Jordan prohibits open burning year-round under Salt Lake County air quality rules except permitted agricultural/fire department burns. Utah DAQ red/yellow air days ban all outdoor fires. Violations carry $299 state fine plus local penalties.
Salt Lake County is a nonattainment area for PM2.5 under the federal Clean Air Act, making outdoor burning tightly restricted. Utah Administrative Code R307-202 (Emissions Standards: General Burning) and West Jordan Title 8 prohibit burning leaves, grass, trash, and construction debris year-round. Limited burn permits are available only for agricultural operations, ditch banks, and fire department training. Wood-burning fireplaces and stoves are prohibited on mandatory action days per Utah Code §19-2-101 and DEQ burn ban announcements (typically November–March during inversion season). Check air.utah.gov for daily status. Recreational fires in approved fire pits using clean dry wood are permitted EXCEPT on red/yellow action days, and must meet setback and size rules (3 ft diameter max, 25 ft from structures).
Illegal burn: Utah DAQ fine up to $299 first offense, up to $10,000 for repeat commercial violators. West Jordan citation: $150–$500. Burning on red action day: enhanced penalty + possible misdemeanor.
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