FIREWORKS NOW ON SALE!!!! Oh brother, here we go again

Happy summer to you all, it is that time again........fire works are on sale.
We just wanted to take a minute and remind everybody that just because they are on sale does not mean they are legal to light off!

West Valley City would like to remind you of the restrictions that are associated with fire works for our community.

West Valley Municipal code
17-24-112 DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS RESTRICTED

(1) It shall be unlawful to discharge any fireworks within 100 feet of temporary stands, LPG flammable liquid, or gas storage and dispensing units.

(2) It shall be unlawful to discharge any fireworks with in 20 feet of any residence, dwelling or other structure.

(3) It shall be unlawful to discharge any fireworks in any area west of SR-111 in West Valley City.

(4) Except as provided in title 4, it shall be unlawful to discharge any fireworks on property owned by West Valley City.

In addition to the restrictions enacted, we are asking residents to restrict the use of fireworks within 100 feet of the Jordan River parkway, and within 100 feet of any of the irrigation canals in the City. We appreciate the cooperation and help with these critical safety issues.

Please be Safe and Sane as we CELEBRATE this wonderful time of year.

Here are other regulations in place for fire works in Utah this year.

Class “C” fireworks can be sold the following dates:

 June 23 – July 27 December 29 – December 31st 2 days before and on Chinese New Year’s Eve 

Fireworks can be discharged from
   July 1 - July 7  
July 21 - July 27
Dec 31 - Jan 1

Discharge Between the hours of 11am and 11pm except as noted: July 1 – July 7 (July 4 hours extended to midnight) July 21 – 27 (July 24 hours extended to midnight) December 31 (11am – 1am Jan. 1) Chinese New Year’s Eve (11am – 1am the following day)

This summer promises to be another dry year. Please use common sense as you celebrate this great time of year. Here is a reminder from Fire Marshal Bob about some dos and don'ts

OK enough said, Lets all remember to use our heads..

As always don't forget to
                              Be Smart.... Be Safe....  BE READY!
     
Fire Marshal Bob

WEST FEST IS COMING...... WEST FEST IS COMING!

Hello everyone,

Just a reminder that West Fest is almost here! Come join the Fire Department for this three day City event. West Fest starts on Thursday June 20th with a carnival, food, entertainment, and lots of things to see. If you come to the Fire Department and CERT booth, we will have activities for the family, picture opportunities, demonstrations.. and just fun! Friday is a repeat of Thursday. Saturday begins with a 5k race and parade, and then fun throughout the day.

West Fest culminates with Fire works on Saturday night at 10:00. The carnival will be open Sunday also.

Come Join us at Centennial Park for the fun and friendship

hope to see you there......Fire Marshal Bob

Be Smart... Be Safe... BE READY!