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Why Fire Permits Are Worth It: Safety, Liability & Peace of Mind

Joseph Cancilla • August 6, 2025

Why Fire Permits Are Worth It:
Safety, Liability & Peace of Mind


Let’s talk about the elephant in the inbox: fire permits.

The paperwork nobody wants to deal with, the line item some clients want to skip, and the thing rogue performers pretend doesn’t exist.

Two people at dusk with lit torch and person wearing 'FIRE MARSHAL' cap, traffic cones and fire extinguisher visible

But permits carry real weight.

They’re a shield for your guests, your venue & your reputation.


Every time you book a fire performer without a permit, you’re putting trust in someone who’s operating without oversight. That means no one’s verifying their fuel handling, wind safety thresholds, or fire extinguisher readiness. It’s the entertainment equivalent of driving without insurance because “you’ve never crashed before.”


Permits are required by law in Utah for any flame effects in public spaces & yes, that includes “private” events in your backyard. If your show causes damage or injury and there’s no permit on file, the fallout lands on you, not just the performer.


We’ve seen venue owners lose their insurance coverage over one bad call.


At Hana, we pull permits for every single fire show in the state of Utah. It’s state law.


We handle the submission, map the fuel zones, coordinate with the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction), we meet the fire marshal in person before the show for a walk-through & we handle the After Action Report within 48 hours of the fire show. You get to sit back while we handle the stress you never wanted.

Don’t risk your event for a shortcut that could cost you everything.

Work with a team that does it by the book and still blows the roof off.

👉 Schedule your fire-safe show now.

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