Fire Prevention

Fire Marshall James Weston — James Weston, Fire Marshall

The Fire Marshal’s office oversees plan reviews, business license/inspections, permits, and public education
James Weston – Fire Marshal – Jweston@farmington.Utah.gov
Andy Lutz – Fire Inspector- Alutz@farmington.utah.gov
801-837-8378

CLICK HERE for Burn Permit
Fire works -The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public display conducted by
trained professionals. Utah legal aerial fireworks are designed to travel up to 150 feet
into the air and then explode.
o Conditions for Discharge
o Please use extreme caution when using fireworks during the season.
o If high winds, precipitation, or other adverse weather conditions prevail fireworks discharge should be postponed or discontinued until weather conditions improve.
o Aerial fireworks shall be placed on a hard level surface outdoors, in a clear and open area prior to ignition.
o Anyone under the age of 16 shall not handle or operate aerial fireworks.
o Ignition of aerial fireworks shall be a minimum of 30 feet from any structure or
vertical obstruction.
o Where to Discharge Fireworks.
o Check with your local legislative body for prohibited areas where you live before discharging fireworks.

Special Events
o To request approval for events that would occur outside of the dates specified
by the State Fire Marshal’s Office, please print and complete this form, and
submit for approval. SEE FIRE PERMIT FORM
Send this application and all required documentation in PDF to jweston@farmington.utah.gov for review and approval.

Vendors may sell Class C common state approved explosives as follows:
o Beginning on June 24 and ending on July 25
o Beginning on December 29 and ending on December 31
o 2 days before and on Chinese New Year’s Eve