The Fireworks Stand Permit is the Salt Lake City Corporation worksheet, printed on the form as the Fireworks Stand Worksheet, that applicants complete for an outdoor fireworks stand. It records the applicant and the stand address, sets 16 criteria for the stand or trailer, and lists what must accompany the application: three site plans, proof of insurance and a bond. A separate Salt Lake City business license is also required. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the form and the permit process live at the city.
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What is Fireworks Stand Permit – Salt Lake City, UT?
The Fireworks Stand Permit, printed on the form as the Fireworks Stand Worksheet, is the Salt Lake City form for an outdoor fireworks stand. It records the applicant and stand location, sets 16 criteria, and lists the application requirements.
The 16 criteria cover the stand or trailer itself. Among them: a 25-foot area kept clear of weeds, debris and other flammable materials; off-street parking and the site triangle preserved; a 50-foot radius with no smoking and no fireworks discharge, posted on signs; a minimum 2A-10BC fire extinguisher; locking the stand at night; no sleeping inside; staff at least 16 years old; and no sales to anyone under 16 without a parent or guardian present.
Lettered items A through J list what the application needs: three site plans, identification of any tents and of the size of the stand, trailer or tent, a permit fee plus a Temporary Use fee for each stand, a cash bond posted with Building Services, proof of insurance, the necessary business licenses, an inspection once the stand is in place, a final inspection when sales end, and a Refund Request Form to recover the bond.
The applicant signs an acknowledgment that the business license may be revoked if the conditions and standards for an outdoor fireworks stand are not followed.
The city's Building Services forms page states that filling out worksheets and forms is not the same as applying for a permit. Permits are applied for on the city's online portal, and the form is then uploaded to ProjectDox. The form also says a separate business license is required, and the city lists a separate Temporary Use form for other temporary uses.
Who needs to file Fireworks Stand Permit – Salt Lake City, UT?
Anyone who plans to operate an outdoor fireworks stand in Salt Lake City uses this worksheet. That covers a stand, a trailer or a tent used for fireworks sales. The application must say whether tents are planned and give the size of the stand, trailer or tent.
Conditions that come with it:
- You, as applicant, sign the acknowledgment that your business license may be revoked if you do not follow the stand conditions.
- A separate business license is required in addition to this worksheet.
- A permit fee and a Temporary Use fee apply for each stand, so an operator with several stands is charged per stand.
- Personnel must be at least 16 years old.
- Tents over 400 square feet and canopies over 400 square feet need Fire Department approval.
The form is for outdoor fireworks stands. The city's forms page lists other temporary-use situations, such as seasonal fruit stands and holiday tree stands on private property, under a separate Temporary Use form. The form does not describe signing for someone else.
When to file Fireworks Stand Permit – Salt Lake City, UT
Complete the worksheet before a fireworks stand goes up: the application must include the site plans, and the form requires the stand or trailer not to be in place before five (5) days before sales time. It also has to come down within five (5) days after the sales end. The form prints no separate filing deadline.
The later steps follow the stand's life cycle. Once the stand is in place, you must call for an inspection of the location and the other criteria. When the sales period is over, call 801-535-7224 to schedule a final inspection. After the final inspection, complete the Refund Request Form to have the bond refunded.
Documents you need
- Three (3) site plans detailing the stand criteria: one for permit files, one for business licensing files and one for the applicant.
- Proof of insurance, which must be shown with the application.
- The necessary business licenses; the form says a separate business license is required for the stand.
- Fire Department approval for any tent or canopy over 400 square feet, with the size of the stand, trailer or tent identified on the application.
- Refund Request Form, completed after the final inspection, to have the cash bond refunded.
How to fill out Fireworks Stand Permit – Salt Lake City, UT
Enter applicant name and phone
Write the applicant name and a phone number in the top block.
Enter stand and mailing addresses
Give the Stand address, where the stand or trailer will be placed, and the Mailing address.
Leave the office-use block blank
The Office only area (BLD #, Received by, Date, Valuation, Staff comments, Approved by) is for city staff.
Check the stand against criteria 1–16
Confirm that your stand meets each criterion, including the 25-foot clear area, parking and site triangle, extinguisher, signs, lock-up, staffing and distance from LP gas or gasoline.
Prepare three site plans
Draw site plans detailing the criteria and make three copies: one for permit files, one for business licensing files and one for you (item A).
Identify tents and stand size
State on the application whether tents are planned (item B) and the size of the stand, trailer or tent (item C). Tents or canopies over 400 square feet need Fire Department approval.
Arrange bond, insurance and licenses
Plan for the permit and Temporary Use fees per stand (item D), the cash bond with Building Services (E), proof of insurance (F) and the necessary business licenses (G).
Sign and date the acknowledgment
Sign and date at the bottom, acknowledging that your business license may be revoked if you do not follow the conditions and standards.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check names, addresses and attachments, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and apply through the city's online portal as described under How to submit.
How to submit Fireworks Stand Permit – Salt Lake City, UT
The city's Building Services forms page directs permit applications to its online portal. There you apply, then upload the completed form with the site plan to ProjectDox. The form's office-use header also prints PO Box 145490, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-5490.
- Online portal and ProjectDox: apply for the permit on the city's online portal, then complete and submit the Fireworks Stand Permit to ProjectDox with a site plan for the outdoor fireworks stand. The forms page is at https://www.slc.gov/buildingservices/applications-forms/.
- Site plans: the form calls for three (3) site plans: one for permit files, one for business licensing files and one for the applicant.
- Bond and insurance: a cash bond must be posted with Building Services, and proof of insurance must be shown.
- Fees: a permit fee and a Temporary Use fee apply for each stand. The form gives no payment method here, so ask Building Services for the current amounts and how to pay.
- Inspections: call for an inspection once the stand is in place. Call 801-535-7224 for the final inspection after sales end.
Do not complete the "Office only" block at the top of the form. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the city's channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating the completed worksheet as the permit application; the city says filling out worksheets and forms is not equivalent to applying for a permit on its online portal.
- Providing fewer than three site plans, or plans that do not detail the stand criteria.
- Leaving out whether tents are planned or the size of the stand, trailer or tent.
- Setting up the stand or trailer more than five (5) days before sales time, or leaving it in place more than five (5) days after sales end.
- Placing the stand or trailer closer than 50 ft to an LP gas or gasoline storage or dispensing device.
- Not posting the 50-foot no-smoking and no-fireworks-discharge signs, the legal sale and discharge dates, or the license and permits.
- Using a tent or canopy over 400 square feet without Fire Department approval.
- Skipping the final inspection call or the Refund Request Form, which are the steps to have the bond refunded.
- Assuming the worksheet covers the business license; the form says a separate Business License is required.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fireworks Stand Permit in Salt Lake City?
It is the Salt Lake City worksheet, printed as the Fireworks Stand Worksheet, for an outdoor fireworks stand. It lists 16 stand criteria and the application requirements: site plans, insurance, bond, licenses and inspections.
Does filling out this worksheet apply for the permit?
No. The city's Building Services page says filling out worksheets and forms is not equivalent to applying for a permit. Apply on the city's online portal, then submit the form with a site plan to ProjectDox.
Do I need a business license for a fireworks stand?
Yes. The form states that a separate Business License will be required, and item G says the necessary business licenses must be obtained. The worksheet does not replace it.
How many site plans do I need for a fireworks stand?
Three. The form requires three (3) site plans detailing the stand criteria: one for permit files, one for business licensing files and one for you as applicant.
When can the stand be set up and when must it come down?
The stand or trailer must not be in place before five (5) days before sales time, or five (5) days after the sales end. Once it is in place, call for an inspection.
How do I get the fireworks stand bond refunded?
Call 801-535-7224 when the sales period is over to schedule the final inspection. After you pass it, complete the Refund Request Form to have the cash bond refunded.
Is there a fee for a fireworks stand permit?
Yes. A permit fee and a Temporary Use fee apply for each stand, and a cash bond is posted with Building Services. The form's amounts are not repeated here; ask Building Services for current figures.
Do tents need special approval?
The application must say whether tents are planned and give the size of the stand, trailer or tent. Tents over 400 square feet and canopies over 400 square feet must have Fire Department approval.
Can I fill out the Fireworks Stand Permit online on FillingPDF?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service, not connected to Salt Lake City, and does not file or apply for the permit; you do that through the city's portal.
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