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Fire Chief urges caution, explains limits on local fireworks restrictions
Summary
Fire Chief Derek Tolman told the council Utah cities cannot expand fireworks restrictions after May 1 once maps are adopted; he urged residents to avoid fireworks because of extremely dry conditions and reminded them they are personally liable for any damage.
Fire Chief Derek Tolman told the South Weber City Council that state law limits municipalities from adding or expanding fireworks restrictions after May 1 once a city’s annual fireworks restriction map is adopted. He said only the state legislature or the governor acting through an emergency declaration can impose additional restrictions beyond those maps.
Tolman also cautioned residents about the current fire risk: "Residents are strongly encouraged to avoid using fireworks because of the extremely dry conditions," he said, and reminded attendees that individuals remain personally liable for any damage caused by fireworks. He invited residents with questions to contact the fire department directly.
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