• Fireworks are designed to be used only outdoors.
• Only adults should light fireworks.
• Have a bucket of water nearby to dispose of fireworks.
• Make sure you have enough clearance for the cake fireworks; don’t light them near trees or the overhang of a building
• Even operating in the unrestricted areas, use common sense and stay away from dry areas that might catch fire.
• Use fireworks only when sober.
Last year was the first time that Utahns were able to legally buy cake fireworks, which shoot 150 feet into the air.
“The legislature in return got many, many complaints from citizens during the legislative session that followed,” said Unified Fire Captain Cliff Burningham.
This year House Bill 33 was passed stating that fireworks can be discharged from July 1-7 between 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and on July 4 until midnight. They can also be set off on July 21-27 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and until midnight on July 24.
Citizens can be responsible for themselves. By becoming educated, knowing the guidelines and following those guidelines.
Fireworks sold in Utah areprobably legal to shoot off. There are fireworks that are illegal to use in Utah and are not sold in the state.
“Please follow the guidelines and restrictions that are in place. They are there to eliminate potential injuries, deaths and also the loss of personal property,” said Burningham.
Not following the firework or burning restriction regulations can result in a class B misdemeanor citation, which has about a $500 fine associated with it.
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