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Davis County, UT Fire Regulations: Wildfire Zones (2026)

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

Key Facts

Interface areas
East bench, canyons, Antelope Island
Stage 1
No open fires or fireworks
Equipment
Spark arrestor required off-road
Smoking
Banned near dry vegetation
WUI codes
City-enforced from 2026

Summary

Much of Davis County's east bench sits in the wildland-urban interface. When wildfire danger rises, the county issues Stage 1 (and higher) fire restrictions barring open fires, fireworks, off-road spark sources, and smoking near dry vegetation in unincorporated areas. Foothill cities are adopting WUI building and defensible-space codes.

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.

No open fires except in approved public facilities or code-compliant home fire pits with running water nearby. No fireworks, tracer ammunition, or explosive targets. No smoking near dry vegetation. No off-road or small engine use without a spark arrestor.

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Full Breakdown

The Wasatch foothills, canyons, and Antelope Island place many Davis County homes in wildfire-hazard and wildland-urban-interface zones. During elevated danger the county declares fire restrictions: Stage 1 prohibits open fires except approved public facilities or code-compliant home fire pits with running water nearby, bans fireworks, tracer ammunition, and explosive targets, forbids smoking near dry vegetation, welding or metal cutting in dry areas, and off-road or small-engine use without a spark arrestor. Under a 2025 Utah FFSL mandate, Wasatch Front municipalities adopted enforceable WUI codes by January 1, 2026, adding building-hardening and defensible-space requirements in mapped hazard areas.

Violations & Fines

Violating fire restrictions is an infraction and, if a fire starts, can expose the responsible party to full suppression and damage costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if fire restrictions are in effect?
Davis County posts current Stage 1 or Stage 2 fire restrictions on its emergency-management page and via alerts. Restrictions apply countywide to unincorporated areas and often align with state and federal land closures.
What extra rules apply if I live in the foothills?
Foothill and interface homes fall under city-adopted WUI codes requiring hardened construction and defensible space, and fireworks are frequently prohibited in these mapped hazard areas year-round.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Davis County

Parking Rules: Overnight ParkingSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Street Parking LimitsSome RestrictionsFire Pits & Backyard FiresSome RestrictionsFireworksSome RestrictionsOutdoor BurningSome RestrictionsBrush ClearanceSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Barking DogsSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Driveway RulesSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Breed RestrictionsSignificant RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Pet LimitsSome Restrictions

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