Utah Flame Effects Certification
● Exam requiredUtah licenses Flame Effects Operators and Flame Effects Performing Artists. Applicants must be at least 21, complete training and experience requirements, pass an exam, and maintain annual activity records.
OverviewUtah licenses Flame Effects Operators and Flame Effects Performing Artists. Applicants must be at least 21, complete training and…⌄
Utah licenses Flame Effects Operators and Flame Effects Performing Artists. Applicants must be at least 21, complete training and experience requirements, pass an exam, and maintain annual activity records.
Step-by-Step ProcessFollow the documented pathway and verify current agency instructions.⌄
- 1Choose operator or performing-artist status
Select the license that matches whether you supervise the system or perform with flame effects.
- 2Meet the age requirement
Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
- 3Complete a recognized safety class
Submit proof of a flame-effects operator or performing-artist safety class acceptable to the State Fire Marshal.
- 4Verify practical experience
Document qualifying show experience with a licensed operator, or provide other experience accepted by the State Fire Marshal.
- 5Pass the open-book examination
Achieve at least 70% on the state competency exam.
- 6Submit the application and annual fee
File the written application and proof of payment; the current state page lists an annual $40 fee.
- 7Obtain the event permit
Coordinate with the local fire authority for each display or performance.
- 8File the After Action Report
Submit the required report within 10 working days after the show.
- 9Renew and re-test
Renew annually, maintain qualifying activity, and complete re-examination every five years.
Fees and Current RequirementsUse official sources to confirm current application, exam, permit, and renewal fees.⌄
Fee amounts, forms, processing methods, and credential names can change. Confirm all charges and submission instructions on the official agency pages linked here before applying.
Documents NeededPrepare identity, experience, equipment, plan, and permit materials.⌄
- License application
- Proof of age
- Safety-class certificate
- Experience verification
- Passing exam result
- Annual fee
- Local permit
- After Action Report
Local Permit NotesThe AHJ may add venue- and production-specific conditions.⌄
Contact the city, county, venue, or fire-prevention district responsible for the event location. Ask about submission lead time, demonstrations, inspections, fire watch, insurance, fuel storage, emergency shutdown, and audience separation.
Renewal / RecertificationTrack license, training, and local approval deadlines.⌄
Keep a current experience log, training records, inspection records, and incident reports. Confirm whether the credential requires renewal, continuing education, a new exam, or updated background documentation.