WEST JORDAN FIRE DEPARTMENT

7602 S Jordan Landing Blvd

West Jordan, UT 84084
Phone: (801) 260-7300
FAX: (801) 260-7320

June 2, 2015

Marc McElreath
Fire Chief

For immediate release

West Jordan City Restricts Fireworks in Some Areas of the City
(West Jordan, UT) West Jordan City is prohibiting the use of an ignition source, including
fireworks, lighters and matches, in certain areas of the city (see list below and attached maps).
{West Jordan city code 6-2-5} It is a Class B Misdemeanor to violate these restrictions and may
result in penalties of up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. {West Jordan city code 6-2-2}. We will
be providing extra patrols and assisting our police department with the enforcement of these
restrictions.
Restricted areas include:
1. All areas west of U-111 (Bacchus Highway) within West Jordan City limits.
2. All areas within 200 feet of the Jordan River Parkway Trail east of 1300 West.
3. All areas within 200 feet of the area commonly referred to as Clay Hollow Wash that run
east and west in the area of 7800 South (approximately 4800 West to U-111).
4. All areas within 200 feet of Bingham Creek, located near Old Bingham Highway running
the length of the east/west boundaries within West Jordan.
5. All city parks, unless a permit has been obtained for a professional display.
Fire Chief Marc McElreath cited the intense spring rain as contributing to the extreme growth of
grass and weeds. This followed a mild winter, which failed to break down last years crop and
now we have a jump up in temperatures. The conditions quickly dry out grass and weeds,
creating a large fuel load and potentially significant fire danger, McElreath said
Salt Lake County has consistently designated lands in the unincorporated areas of the county
that are consistent with these restrictions. These restrictions are in place to help keep people
and property safe, said McElreath. We encourage people to attend the citys professional
fireworks show in Veterans Memorial Park on July Fourth at 10 p.m.
The Fire Department will continue to monitor environmental conditions throughout the rest of
the city for possible additional fireworks restrictions.
Personal fireworks are not allowed in city parks but may be discharged according to state code
between the dates of July 1-7 and July 21-27 in non-restricted areas. Salt Lake County Health
rules restrict noise between 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
For more information, please contact Deputy Chief Reed Scharman at 801-260-7300 or email
infowjfd@wjordan.com.
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