FIREWORKS

Salt Lake City Code tit. 9, ch. 9.20

in effect

Salt Lake City Code § 9.20.010 SELLING FIREWORKS; LICENSE REQUIRED

9.20.010: SELLING FIREWORKS; LICENSE REQUIRED: It is unlawful for any person to engage in the business of selling fireworks without first having obtained a license to do so. Licenses shall be designated as indoor sales or outdoor sales. (Prior code § 20-38-1)

Salt Lake City Code § 9.20.020 LICENSE; FEES AND TERM

9.20.020: LICENSE; FEES AND TERM: A. The fee for a license to sell fireworks shall be as shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule. B. The above license fees must be paid at least ten (10) days prior to the opening of the business, and the license shall date from approval of issuance by the city and shall expire on the date of expiration of the annual base business revenue license as set forth in section 5.02.120 of this code, or its successor section. (Ord. 24-11, 2011)

Salt Lake City Code § 9.20.030 DATES FOR SALE AND DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS

9.20.030: DATES FOR SALE AND DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS: It is illegal for any person to sell fireworks on dates other than as provided by state law. It shall also be illegal for any person to discharge fireworks, except as provided by state law. (Prior code § 20-38-3)

Salt Lake City Code § 9.20.040 OUTDOOR SALES

9.20.040: OUTDOOR SALES: Sales from other than indoor structures, as defined in section 9.20.050 of this chapter, or its successor, shall be made only from temporary stands or trailers which meet the following criteria: A. All stands and/or trailers shall comply with the provisions of title 18, chapter 18.84 of this code, as amended, or any successor provision. No stand shall be erected on the sales site, nor shall any trailer be placed on the sales site more than five (5) days prior to each of the dates that sales are permitted under state law. B. The fireworks stands or trailers must be removed within five (5) days after the end of each of the sales periods. C. All electrical installations associated with temporary stands or trailers shall conform to the applicable Salt Lake City electrical code. D. No stand or trailer shall be installed or located except in accordance with the applicable zoning ordinances. E. Each stand or trailer shall have an approved fire extinguisher, type 2A-10BC, or approved Salt Lake City fire department equivalent. F. No stand or trailer shall be located in such a way as to eliminate the off street parking required by the applicable zoning ordinances. G. All stands or trailers shall have an aisle within them that shall be maintained free and clear of all obstructions and which shall be at least three feet (3') in width. H. All stands or trailers shall be so constructed that customers may not reach the fireworks until the fireworks are actually purchased. I. All stands and trailers shall be securely locked when not in use, and no person shall be allowed to sleep overnight in the stand or trailer. J. All sales personnel must be age sixteen (16) years or older. K. The area surrounding the stand or trailer shall be kept free and clear of all weeds, debris and other flammable materials for a distance of twenty five feet (25') in all directions from the stand or trailer, and such stand or trailer shall be located upon hard surfaced areas only. L. No stand or trailer shall be located closer than fifty feet (50') to any LP gas or gasoline storage and/or dispensing device. (Prior code § 20-38-4)

Salt Lake City Code § 9.20.050 INDOOR SALES

9.20.050: INDOOR SALES: A. Definitions: INDOOR SALES: Sales conducted inside a permanent structure located in areas properly zoned for retail sales. PERMANENT STRUCTURE: A nonmovable building which is securely attached to a foundation. B. Permanent Structures: Display of fireworks inside permanent structures shall be allowed, provided the following criteria are met: 1. If five hundred (500) pounds or more of fireworks are displayed for sale, the display of fireworks must be constantly attended by a sales person. 2. If more than two hundred fifty (250) pounds, but less than five hundred (500) pounds, of fireworks are displayed for sale, the display must be within constant visual supervision of licensee's personnel. 3. The display of fireworks shall be located not less than fifty feet (50') from any flammable liquid, gas, other highly combustible material, or from any open flame. C. Prohibited Display Locations: Fireworks shall not be located for display or storage near exit doorways, stairways or other locations where, if the fireworks caught fire, it would impede egress from the building. D. Packaged Units: Fireworks shall be stored, handled, displayed and sold only as packaged units. Broken packages shall be removed immediately upon discovery of the broken package. (Prior code § 20-38-5)

Salt Lake City Code § 9.20.060 SIGNS REQUIRED

9.20.060: SIGNS REQUIRED: A. Every outdoor fireworks stand or trailer shall have posted on it in a conspicuous manner signs which read substantially as follows: 1. No smoking within the distance of fifty feet (50') of the fireworks stand or trailer. 2. No fireworks discharge shall be allowed within the distance of fifty feet (50') of the fireworks stand or trailer. 3. The dates on which fireworks may be legally discharged pursuant to state law. B. Every indoor fireworks seller shall have posted in a conspicuous manner signs which read substantially as follows: 1. No smoking or open flames allowed within fifty feet (50') of the fireworks display. 2. The dates on which fireworks may be legally discharged pursuant to state law. (Prior code § 20-38-8)

Salt Lake City Code § 9.20.070 CLEANUP OF LOOSE POWDER

9.20.070: CLEANUP OF LOOSE POWDER: Spilled powder from broken fireworks shall be immediately removed and safely disposed of. (Prior code § 20-38-9)

Salt Lake City Code § 9.20.080 SMOKING PROHIBITED

9.20.080: SMOKING PROHIBITED: It is illegal for any person to smoke or to use open flames or to discharge any fireworks within fifty feet (50') of any fireworks stand or trailer or other display of fireworks for sale. (Prior code § 20-38-7)

Salt Lake City Code § 9.20.090 PERSONS UNDER SIXTEEN; PROHIBITED ACTS

9.20.090: PERSONS UNDER SIXTEEN; PROHIBITED ACTS: It is illegal for any person under the age of sixteen (16) years to purchase any fireworks unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. It is unlawful to sell to any person under the age of sixteen (16) years unless such person is accompanied by a parent or guardian. (Prior code § 20-38-6)

Salt Lake City Code § 9.20.100 FUSEES OR FLARES; SALE TO UNDERAGE PERSONS PROHIBITED

9.20.100: FUSEES OR FLARES; SALE TO UNDERAGE PERSONS PROHIBITED: It is unlawful for any person to sell or offer to sell any railroad, aviation or highway fusee or flare, to any person whose age is less than that at which he or she may be licensed to operate a motor vehicle under the laws of the state of Utah. (Prior code § 20-38-10)

Salt Lake City Code § 9.20.110 FUSEES OR FLARES; USE FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY

9.20.110: FUSEES OR FLARES; USE FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY: It is unlawful for any person to ignite or cause to be ignited any railroad, aviation or highway fusee, or similar fusee or flare, within the corporate limits of the city for any purpose other than emergency signaling. (Prior code § 20-38-11)

Source: Salt Lake City, Utah, City Code (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/saltlakecityut/latest/saltlakecity_ut/0-0-0-50652Fetched: 11/1/2026