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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.74 - Washington State Explosives Act. › 70.74.150 - Annual inspection.

RCW 70.74.150
Annual inspection.
The department of labor and industries shall make, or cause to be made, at least one inspection during every year, of each licensed explosives plant or magazine.
[ 1931 c 111 § 14; RRS § 5440-14.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.74 - Washington State Explosives Act. › 70.74.160 - Unlawful access to explosives.

RCW 70.74.160
Unlawful access to explosives.
No person, except the director of labor and industries or the director's authorized agent, the owner, the owner's agent, or a person authorized to enter by the owner or owner's agent, or a law enforcement officer acting within his or her official capacity, may enter any explosives manufacturing building, magazine or car, vehicle or other common carrier containing explosives in this state. Violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.
[ 1993 c 293 § 3; 1969 ex.s. c 137 § 19; 1931 c 111 § 15; RRS § 5440-15.]
NOTES:
Severability—1993 c 293: See note following RCW 70.74.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.74 - Washington State Explosives Act. › 70.74.170 - Discharge of firearms or igniting flame near explosives.

RCW 70.74.170
Discharge of firearms or igniting flame near explosives.
No person shall discharge any firearms at or against any magazine or explosives manufacturing buildings or ignite any flame or flame-producing device nearer than two hundred feet from said magazine or explosives manufacturing building.
[ 1969 ex.s. c 137 § 20; 1931 c 111 § 16; RRS § 5440-16.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.74 - Washington State Explosives Act. › 70.74.180 - Explosive devices prohibited—Penalty.

RCW 70.74.180
Explosive devices prohibited—Penalty.
Any person who has in his or her possession or control any shell, bomb, or similar device, charged or filled with one or more explosives, intending to use it or cause it to be used for an unlawful purpose, is guilty of a class A felony, and upon conviction shall be punished by imprisonment in a state prison for a term of not more than twenty years.
[ 2003 c 53 § 354; 1984 c 55 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 137 § 21; 1931 c 111 § 18; RRS § 5440-18.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.74 - Washington State Explosives Act. › 70.74.201 - Municipal or county ordinances unaffected—State preemption.

RCW 70.74.201
Municipal or county ordinances unaffected—State preemption.
This chapter shall not affect, modify or limit the power of a city, municipality or county in this state to make an ordinance that is more stringent than this chapter which is applicable within their respective corporate limits or boundaries: PROVIDED, That the state shall be deemed to have preempted the field of regulation of small arms ammunition and handloader components.
[ 1970 ex.s. c 72 § 5; 1969 ex.s. c 137 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.74 - Washington State Explosives Act. › 70.74.210 - Coal mining code unaffected.

RCW 70.74.210
Coal mining code unaffected.
All acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act are hereby repealed: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That nothing in this act shall be construed as amending, limiting, or repealing any provision of chapter 36, session laws of 1917, known as the coal mining code.
[ 1931 c 111 § 22; RRS § 5440-22.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.74 - Washington State Explosives Act. › 70.74.230 - Shipments out of state—Dealer's records.

RCW 70.74.230
Shipments out of state—Dealer's records.
If any manufacturer of explosives or dealer therein shall have shipped any explosives into another state, and the laws of such other state shall designate an officer or agency to regulate the possession, receipt or storage of explosives, and such officer or agency shall so require, such manufacturer shall, at least once each calendar month, file with such officer or agency of such other state a report giving the names of all purchasers and the amount and description of all explosives sold or delivered in such other state. Dealers in explosives shall keep a record of all explosives purchased or sold by them, which record shall include the name and address of each vendor and vendee, the date of each sale or purchase, and the amount and kind of explosives sold or purchased. Such records shall be open for inspection by the duly authorized agents of the department of labor and industries and by all federal, state and local law enforcement officers at all times, and a copy of such record shall be furnished once each calendar month to the department of labor and industries in such form as said department shall prescribe.
[ 1941 c 101 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 5440-23.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.74 - Washington State Explosives Act. › 70.74.240 - Sale to unlicensed person prohibited.

RCW 70.74.240
Sale to unlicensed person prohibited.
No dealer shall sell, barter, give or dispose of explosives to any person who does not hold a license to purchase explosives issued under the provisions of this chapter.
[ 1970 ex.s. c 72 § 4; 1969 ex.s. c 137 § 17; 1941 c 101 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 5440-24.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.74 - Washington State Explosives Act. › 70.74.250 - Blasting near fur farms and hatcheries.

RCW 70.74.250
Blasting near fur farms and hatcheries.
Between the dates of January 15th and June 15th of each year it shall be unlawful for any person to do, or cause to be done, any blasting within fifteen hundred feet from any fur farm or commercial hatchery except in case of emergency without first giving to the person in charge of such farm or hatchery twenty-four hours notice: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That in the case of an established quarry and sand and gravel operations, and where it is necessary for blasting to be done continually, the notice required in this section may be made at the beginning of the period each year when blasting is to be done.
[ 1941 c 107 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 5440-25.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.74 - Washington State Explosives Act. › 70.74.270 - Malicious placement of an explosive—Penalties.

RCW 70.74.270
Malicious placement of an explosive—Penalties.
A person who maliciously places any explosive or improvised device in, upon, under, against, or near any building, car, vessel, railroad track, airplane, public utility transmission system, or structure, in such manner or under such circumstances as to destroy or injure it if exploded is guilty of:
(1) Malicious placement of an explosive in the first degree if the offense is committed with intent to commit a terrorist act. Malicious placement of an explosive in the first degree is a class A felony;
(2) Malicious placement of an explosive in the second degree if the offense is committed under circumstances not amounting to malicious placement of an explosive in the first degree and if the circumstances and surroundings are such that the safety of any person might be endangered by the explosion. Malicious placement of an explosive in the second degree is a class B felony;
(3) Malicious placement of an explosive in the third degree if the offense is committed under circumstances not amounting to malicious placement of an explosive in the first or second degree. Malicious placement of an explosive in the third degree is a class B felony.
[ 1997 c 120 § 1; 1993 c 293 § 6; 1992 c 7 § 49; 1984 c 55 § 2; 1971 ex.s. c 302 § 8; 1969 ex.s. c 137 § 23; 1909 c 249 § 400; RRS § 2652.]
NOTES:
Severability—1993 c 293: See note following RCW 70.74.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.74 - Washington State Explosives Act. › 70.74.272 - Malicious placement of an imitation device—Penalties.

RCW 70.74.272
Malicious placement of an imitation device—Penalties.
(1) A person who maliciously places any imitation device in, upon, under, against, or near any building, car, vessel, railroad track, airplane, public utility transmission system, or structure, with the intent to give the appearance or impression that the imitation device is an explosive or improvised device, is guilty of:
(a) Malicious placement of an imitation device in the first degree if the offense is committed with intent to commit a terrorist act. Malicious placement of an imitation device in the first degree is a class B felony;
(b) Malicious placement of an imitation device in the second degree if the offense is committed under circumstances not amounting to malicious placement of an imitation device in the first degree. Malicious placement of an imitation device in the second degree is a class C felony.
(2) For purposes of this section, "imitation device" means a device or substance that is not an explosive or improvised device, but which by appearance or representation would lead a reasonable person to believe that the device or substance is an explosive or improvised device.
[ 1997 c 120 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.74 - Washington State Explosives Act. › 70.74.275 - Intimidation or harassment with an explosive—Class C felony.

RCW 70.74.275
Intimidation or harassment with an explosive—Class C felony.
Unless otherwise allowed to do so under this chapter, a person who exhibits a device designed, assembled, fabricated, or manufactured, to convey the appearance of an explosive or improvised device, and who intends to, and does, intimidate or harass a person, is guilty of a class C felony.
[ 1993 c 293 § 4.]
NOTES:
Severability—1993 c 293: See note following RCW 70.74.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.74 - Washington State Explosives Act. › 70.74.280 - Malicious explosion of a substance—Penalties.

RCW 70.74.280
Malicious explosion of a substance—Penalties.
A person who maliciously, by the explosion of gunpowder or any other explosive substance or material, destroy or damage any building, car, airplane, vessel, common carrier, railroad track, or public utility transmission system or structure is guilty of:
(1) Malicious explosion of a substance in the first degree if the offense is committed with intent to commit a terrorist act. Malicious explosion of a substance in the first degree is a class A felony;
(2) Malicious explosion of a substance in the second degree if the offense is committed under circumstances not amounting to malicious explosion of a substance in the first degree and if thereby the life or safety of a human being is endangered. Malicious explosion of a substance in the second degree is a class A felony;
(3) Malicious explosion of a substance in the third degree if the offense is committed under circumstances not amounting to malicious explosion of a substance in the first or second degree. Malicious explosion of a substance in the third degree is a class B felony.
[ 1997 c 120 § 3; 1992 c 7 § 50; 1971 ex.s. c 302 § 9; 1969 ex.s. c 137 § 24; 1909 c 249 § 401; RRS § 2653.]
NOTES:
Severability—1971 ex.s. c 302: See note following RCW 9.41.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.74 - Washington State Explosives Act. › 70.74.285 - "Terrorist act" defined.

RCW 70.74.285
"Terrorist act" defined.
For the purposes of RCW 70.74.270, 70.74.272, and 70.74.280 "terrorist act" means an act that is intended to: (1) Intimidate or coerce a civilian population; (2) influence the policy of a branch or level of government by intimidation or coercion; (3) affect the conduct of a branch or level of government by intimidation or coercion; or (4) retaliate against a branch or level of government for a policy or conduct of the government.
[ 1997 c 120 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.74 - Washington State Explosives Act. › 70.74.295 - Abandonment of explosives.

RCW 70.74.295
Abandonment of explosives.
It shall be unlawful for any person to abandon explosives or improvised devices. Violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.
[ 1993 c 293 § 7; 1972 ex.s. c 88 § 3.]
NOTES:
Severability—1993 c 293: See note following RCW 70.74.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.74 - Washington State Explosives Act. › 70.74.297 - Separate storage of components capable of detonation when mixed.

RCW 70.74.297
Separate storage of components capable of detonation when mixed.
Any two components which, when mixed, become capable of detonation by a No. 6 cap must be stored in separate locked containers or in a licensed, approved magazine.
[ 1972 ex.s. c 88 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.74 - Washington State Explosives Act. › 70.74.300 - Explosive containers to be marked—Penalty.

RCW 70.74.300
Explosive containers to be marked—Penalty.
Every person who shall put up for sale, or who shall deliver to any warehouse operator, dock, depot, or common carrier any package, cask, or can containing any explosive, nitroglycerin, dynamite, or powder, without having been properly labeled thereon to indicate its explosive classification, shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2011 c 336 § 840; 1969 ex.s. c 137 § 26; 1909 c 249 § 254; RRS § 2506.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.74 - Washington State Explosives Act. › 70.74.310 - Gas bombs, explosives, stink bombs, etc.

RCW 70.74.310
Gas bombs, explosives, stink bombs, etc.
Any person other than a lawfully constituted peace officer of this state who shall deposit, leave, place, spray, scatter, spread, or throw in any building, or any place, or who shall counsel, aid, assist, encourage, incite, or direct any other person or persons to deposit, leave, place, spray, scatter, spread, or throw, in any building or place, or who shall have in his or her possession for the purpose of, and with the intent of depositing, leaving, placing, spraying, scattering, spreading, or throwing, in any building or place, or of counseling, aiding, assisting, encouraging, inciting, or directing any other person or persons to deposit, leave, place, spray, scatter, spread, or throw, any stink bomb, stink paint, tear bomb, tear shell, explosive, or flame-producing device, or any other device, material, chemical, or substance, which, when exploded or opened, or without such exploding or opening, by reason of its offensive and pungent odor, does or will annoy, injure, endanger, or inconvenience any person or persons, shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor: PROVIDED, That this section shall not apply to persons in the military service, actually engaged in the performance of military duties, pursuant to orders from competent authority nor to any property owner or person acting under his or her authority in providing protection against the commission of a felony.
[ 2012 c 117 § 394; 1969 ex.s. c 137 § 27; 1927 c 245 § 1; RRS § 2504-1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.74 - Washington State Explosives Act. › 70.74.320 - Small arms ammunition, primers and propellants—Transportation regulations.

RCW 70.74.320
Small arms ammunition, primers and propellants—Transportation regulations.
The federal regulations of the United States department of transportation on the transportation of small arms ammunition, of small arms ammunition primers, and of small arms smokeless propellants are hereby adopted in this chapter by reference.
The director of the department of labor and industries has the authority to issue future regulations in accordance with amendments and additions to the federal regulations of the United States department of transportation on the transportation of small arms ammunition, of small arms ammunition primers, and of small arms smokeless propellants.
[ 1969 ex.s. c 137 § 28.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.74 - Washington State Explosives Act. › 70.74.330 - Small arms ammunition, primers and propellants—Separation from flammable materials.

RCW 70.74.330
Small arms ammunition, primers and propellants—Separation from flammable materials.
Small arms ammunition shall be separated from flammable liquids, flammable solids and oxidizing materials by a fire-resistant wall of one-hour rating or by a distance of twenty-five feet.
[ 1969 ex.s. c 137 § 29.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.74 - Washington State Explosives Act. › 70.74.340 - Small arms ammunition, primers and propellants—Transportation, storage and display requirements.

RCW 70.74.340
Small arms ammunition, primers and propellants—Transportation, storage and display requirements.
Quantities of small arms smokeless propellant (class B) in shipping containers approved by the federal department of transportation not in excess of fifty pounds may be transported in a private vehicle.
Quantities in excess of twenty-five pounds but not to exceed fifty pounds in a private passenger vehicle shall be transported in an approved magazine as specified by the department of labor and industries rules and regulations.
Transportation of quantities in excess of fifty pounds is prohibited in passenger vehicles: PROVIDED, That this requirement shall not apply to duly licensed dealers.
Transportation of quantities in excess of fifty pounds shall be in accordance with federal department of transportation regulations.
Small arms smokeless propellant intended for personal use in quantities not to exceed twenty-five pounds may be stored without restriction in residences; quantities over twenty-five pounds but not to exceed fifty pounds shall be stored in a strong box or cabinet constructed with three-fourths inch plywood (minimum), or equivalent, on all sides, top, and bottom.
Black powder as used in muzzle loading firearms may be transported in a private vehicle or stored without restriction in private residences in quantities not to exceed five pounds.
Not more than seventy-five pounds of small arms smokeless propellant, in containers of one pound maximum capacity may be displayed in commercial establishments.
Not more than twenty-five pounds of black powder as used in muzzle loading firearms may be stored in commercial establishments of which not more than four pounds in containers of one pound maximum capacity may be displayed.
Quantities in excess of one hundred fifty pounds of smokeless propellant or twenty-five pounds of black powder as used in muzzle loading firearms shall be stored in magazines constructed as specified in the rules and regulations for construction of magazines, and located in compliance with this chapter.
All small arms smokeless propellant when stored shall be packed in federal department of transportation approved containers.
[ 1970 ex.s. c 72 § 6; 1969 ex.s. c 137 § 30.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.74 - Washington State Explosives Act. › 70.74.350 - Small arms ammunition, primers and propellants—Primers, transportation and storage requirements.

RCW 70.74.350
Small arms ammunition, primers and propellants—Primers, transportation and storage requirements.
Small arms ammunition primers shall not be transported or stored except in the original shipping container approved by the federal department of transportation.
Truck or rail transportation of small arms ammunition primers shall be in accordance with the federal regulation of the United States department of transportation.
No more than twenty-five thousand small arms ammunition primers shall be transported in a private passenger vehicle: PROVIDED, That this requirement shall not apply to duly licensed dealers.
Quantities not to exceed ten thousand small arms ammunition primers may be stored in a residence.
Small arms ammunition primers shall be separate from flammable liquids, flammable solids, and oxidizing materials by a fire-resistant wall of one-hour rating or by a distance of twenty-five feet.
Not more than seven hundred fifty thousand small arms ammunition primers shall be stored in any one building except as next provided; no more than one hundred thousand shall be stored in any one pile, and piles shall be separated by at least fifteen feet.
Quantities of small arms ammunition primers in excess of seven hundred fifty thousand shall be stored in magazines in accordance with RCW 70.74.025.
[ 1969 ex.s. c 137 § 31.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.74 - Washington State Explosives Act. › 70.74.380 - Licenses—Expiration—Extension of storage licenses.

RCW 70.74.380
Licenses—Expiration—Extension of storage licenses.
With the exception of storage licenses for permanent facilities, every license issued under the authority of this chapter shall expire after one year from the date issued unless suspended or revoked. The director of labor and industries may extend the duration of storage licenses for permanent facilities to two years provided the location, distances, and use of the facilities remain unchanged. The fee for the two-year storage license shall be twice the annual fee.
[ 1988 c 198 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.74 - Washington State Explosives Act. › 70.74.390 - Implementation of chapter and rules pursuant to chapter 49.17 RCW.

RCW 70.74.390
Implementation of chapter and rules pursuant to chapter 49.17 RCW.
Unless specifically provided otherwise by statute, this chapter and the rules adopted thereunder shall be implemented and enforced, including penalties, violations, citations, appeals, and other administrative procedures, pursuant to the Washington industrial safety and health act, chapter 49.17 RCW.
[ 1988 c 198 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.74 - Washington State Explosives Act. › 70.74.410 - Reporting theft or loss of explosives.

RCW 70.74.410
Reporting theft or loss of explosives.
A person who knows of a theft or loss of explosives for which that person is responsible under this chapter shall report the theft or loss to the local law enforcement agency within twenty-four hours of discovery of the theft or loss. The local law enforcement agency shall immediately report the theft or loss to the department of labor and industries.
[ 1993 c 293 § 9.]
NOTES:
Severability—1993 c 293: See note following RCW 70.74.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.75 - Firefighting Equipment—Standardization. › 70.75.010 - Standard thread specified—Exceptions.

RCW 70.75.010
Standard thread specified—Exceptions.
All equipment for fire protection purposes, other than for forest firefighting, purchased by state and municipal authorities, or any other authorities having charge of public property, shall be equipped with the standard threads designated as the national standard thread as adopted by the American Insurance Association and defined in its pamphlet No. 194, dated 1963: PROVIDED, That this section shall not apply to steamer connections on fire hydrants.
[ 1967 c 152 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.75 - Firefighting Equipment—Standardization. › 70.75.020 - Duties of chief of the Washington state patrol.

RCW 70.75.020
Duties of chief of the Washington state patrol.
The standardization of existing fire protection equipment in this state shall be arranged for and carried out by or under the direction of the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection. He or she shall provide the appliances necessary for carrying on this work, shall proceed with such standardization as rapidly as possible, and shall require the completion of such work within a period of five years from June 8, 1967: PROVIDED, That the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, may exempt special purpose fire equipment and existing fire protection equipment from standardization when it is established that such equipment is not essential to the coordination of public fire protection operations.
[ 1995 c 369 § 41; 1986 c 266 § 96; 1967 c 152 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1995 c 369: See note following RCW 43.43.930.
Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
State fire protection: Chapter 43.44 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.75 - Firefighting Equipment—Standardization. › 70.75.030 - Duties of chief of the Washington state patrol—Notification of industrial establishments and property owners having equipment.

RCW 70.75.030
Duties of chief of the Washington state patrol—Notification of industrial establishments and property owners having equipment.
The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, shall notify industrial establishments and property owners having equipment, which may be necessary for fire department use in protecting the property or putting out fire, of any changes necessary to bring their equipment up to the requirements of the standard established by RCW 70.75.020, and shall render such assistance as may be available for converting substandard equipment to meet standard specifications and requirements.
[ 1995 c 369 § 42; 1986 c 266 § 97; 1967 c 152 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1995 c 369: See note following RCW 43.43.930.
Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.75 - Firefighting Equipment—Standardization. › 70.75.040 - Sale of nonstandard equipment as misdemeanor—Exceptions.

RCW 70.75.040
Sale of nonstandard equipment as misdemeanor—Exceptions.
Any person who, without approval of the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, sells or offers for sale in Washington any fire hose, fire engine or other equipment for fire protection purposes which is fitted or equipped with other than the standard thread is guilty of a misdemeanor: PROVIDED, That fire equipment for special purposes, research, programs, forest firefighting, or special features of fire protection equipment found appropriate for uniformity within a particular protection area may be specifically exempted from this requirement by order of the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection.
[ 1995 c 369 § 43; 1986 c 266 § 98; 1967 c 152 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1995 c 369: See note following RCW 43.43.930.
Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.111 - Intent.

RCW 70.77.111
Intent.
The legislature declares that fireworks, when purchased and used in compliance with the laws of the state of Washington, are legal. The legislature intends that this chapter is regulatory only, and not prohibitory.
[ 1995 c 61 § 1.]
NOTES:
Severability—1995 c 61: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1995 c 61 § 32.]
Effective date—1995 c 61: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately [April 17, 1995]." [ 1995 c 61 § 33.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.120 - Definitions—To govern chapter.

RCW 70.77.120
Definitions—To govern chapter.
The definitions set forth in this chapter shall govern the construction of this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires.
[ 1961 c 228 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.124 - Definitions—"City."

RCW 70.77.124
Definitions—"City."
"City" means any incorporated city or town.
[ 1995 c 61 § 2; 1994 c 133 § 2.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—1995 c 61: See notes following RCW 70.77.111.
Severability—Effective date—1994 c 133: See notes following RCW 70.77.146.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.126 - Definitions—"Fireworks."

RCW 70.77.126
Definitions—"Fireworks."
"Fireworks" means any composition or device designed to produce a visible or audible effect by combustion, deflagration, or detonation, and which meets the definition of articles pyrotechnic or consumer fireworks or display fireworks.
[ 2002 c 370 § 4; 1995 c 61 § 3; 1984 c 249 § 1; 1982 c 230 § 1.]
NOTES:
Severability—2002 c 370: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 2002 c 370 § 50.]
Severability—Effective date—1995 c 61: See notes following RCW 70.77.111.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.131 - Definitions—"Display fireworks."

RCW 70.77.131
Definitions—"Display fireworks."
"Display fireworks" means large fireworks designed primarily to produce visible or audible effects by combustion, deflagration, or detonation and includes, but is not limited to, salutes containing more than 2 grains (130 mg) of explosive materials, aerial shells containing more than 40 grams of pyrotechnic compositions, and other display pieces which exceed the limits of explosive materials for classification as "consumer fireworks" and are classified as fireworks UN0333, UN0334, or UN0335 by the United States department of transportation at 49 C.F.R. Sec. 172.101 as of June 13, 2002, and including fused setpieces containing components which exceed 50 mg of salute powder.
[ 2002 c 370 § 5; 1995 c 61 § 4; 1984 c 249 § 2; 1982 c 230 § 2.]
NOTES:
Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
Severability—Effective date—1995 c 61: See notes following RCW 70.77.111.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.136 - Definitions—"Consumer fireworks."

RCW 70.77.136
Definitions—"Consumer fireworks."
"Consumer fireworks" means any small firework device designed to produce visible effects by combustion and which must comply with the construction, chemical composition, and labeling regulations of the United States consumer product safety commission, as set forth in 16 C.F.R. Parts 1500 and 1507 and including some small devices designed to produce audible effects, such as whistling devices, ground devices containing 50 mg or less of explosive materials, and aerial devices containing 130 mg or less of explosive materials and classified as fireworks UN0336 by the United States department of transportation at 49 C.F.R. Sec. 172.101 as of June 13, 2002, and not including fused setpieces containing components which together exceed 50 mg of salute powder.
[ 2002 c 370 § 6; 1995 c 61 § 5; 1984 c 249 § 3; 1982 c 230 § 3.]
NOTES:
Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
Severability—Effective date—1995 c 61: See notes following RCW 70.77.111.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.138 - Definitions—"Articles pyrotechnic."

RCW 70.77.138
Definitions—"Articles pyrotechnic."
"Articles pyrotechnic" means pyrotechnic devices for professional use similar to consumer fireworks in chemical composition and construction but not intended for consumer use which meet the weight limits for consumer fireworks but which are not labeled as such and which are classified as UN0431 or UN0432 by the United States department of transportation at 49 C.F.R. Sec. 172.101 as of June 13, 2002.
[ 2002 c 370 § 7.]
NOTES:
Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.141 - Definitions—"Agricultural and wildlife fireworks."

RCW 70.77.141
Definitions—"Agricultural and wildlife fireworks."
"Agricultural and wildlife fireworks" includes fireworks devices distributed to farmers, ranchers, and growers through a wildlife management program administered by the United States department of the interior or an equivalent state or local governmental agency.
[ 2002 c 370 § 8; 1982 c 230 § 4.]
NOTES:
Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.146 - Definitions—"Special effects."

RCW 70.77.146
Definitions—"Special effects."
"Special effects" means any combination of chemical elements or chemical compounds capable of burning independently of the oxygen of the atmosphere, and designed and intended to produce an audible, visual, mechanical, or thermal effect as an integral part of a motion picture, radio, television, theatrical, or opera production, or live entertainment.
[ 1995 c 61 § 8; 1994 c 133 § 1; 1984 c 249 § 4; 1982 c 230 § 5.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—1995 c 61: See notes following RCW 70.77.111.
Severability—1994 c 133: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1994 c 133 § 17.]
Effective date—1994 c 133: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately [March 28, 1994]." [ 1994 c 133 § 18.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.160 - Definitions—"Public display of fireworks."

RCW 70.77.160
Definitions—"Public display of fireworks."
"Public display of fireworks" means an entertainment feature where the public is or could be admitted or allowed to view the display or discharge of display fireworks.
[ 2002 c 370 § 9; 1997 c 182 § 1; 1982 c 230 § 6; 1961 c 228 § 9.]
NOTES:
Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
Severability—1997 c 182: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1997 c 182 § 26.]
Effective date—1997 c 182: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [April 23, 1997]." [ 1997 c 182 § 27.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.165 - Definitions—"Fire nuisance."

RCW 70.77.165
Definitions—"Fire nuisance."
"Fire nuisance" means anything or any act which increases, or may cause an increase of, the hazard or menace of fire to a greater degree than customarily recognized as normal by persons in the public service of preventing, suppressing, or extinguishing fire; or which may obstruct, delay, or hinder, or may become the cause of any obstruction, delay, or a hindrance to the prevention or extinguishment of fire.
[ 1961 c 228 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.170 - Definitions—"License."

RCW 70.77.170
Definitions—"License."
"License" means a nontransferable formal authorization which the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, is authorized to issue under this chapter to allow a person to engage in the act specifically designated therein.
[ 2002 c 370 § 10; 1995 c 369 § 44; 1986 c 266 § 99; 1982 c 230 § 7; 1961 c 228 § 11.]
NOTES:
Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
Effective date—1995 c 369: See note following RCW 43.43.930.
Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.175 - Definitions—"Licensee."

RCW 70.77.175
Definitions—"Licensee."
"Licensee" means any person issued a fireworks license in conformance with this chapter.
[ 2002 c 370 § 11; 1961 c 228 § 12.]
NOTES:
Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.177 - Definitions—"Local fire official."

RCW 70.77.177
Definitions—"Local fire official."
"Local fire official" means the chief of a local fire department or a chief fire protection officer or such other person as may be designated by the governing body of a city or county to act as a local fire official under this chapter.
[ 1994 c 133 § 3; 1984 c 249 § 6.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—1994 c 133: See notes following RCW 70.77.146.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.180 - Definitions—"Permit."

RCW 70.77.180
Definitions—"Permit."
"Permit" means the official authorization granted by a city or county for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a place within the jurisdiction of the city or county where fireworks are manufactured, constructed, produced, packaged, stored, sold, or exchanged and the official authorization granted by a city or county for a public display of fireworks.
[ 2002 c 370 § 12; 1995 c 61 § 9; 1984 c 249 § 5; 1982 c 230 § 8; 1961 c 228 § 13.]
NOTES:
Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
Severability—Effective date—1995 c 61: See notes following RCW 70.77.111.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.182 - Definitions—"Permittee."

RCW 70.77.182
Definitions—"Permittee."
"Permittee" means any person issued a fireworks permit in conformance with this chapter.
[ 2002 c 370 § 13.]
NOTES:
Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.190 - Definitions—"Person."

RCW 70.77.190
Definitions—"Person."
"Person" includes any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, association, concern, corporation, estate, trust, business trust, receiver, syndicate, or any other group or combination acting as a unit.
[ 1961 c 228 § 15.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.200 - Definitions—"Importer."

RCW 70.77.200
Definitions—"Importer."
"Importer" includes any person who for any purpose other than personal use:
(1) Brings fireworks into this state or causes fireworks to be brought into this state;
(2) Procures the delivery or receives shipments of any fireworks into this state; or
(3) Buys or contracts to buy fireworks for shipment into this state.
[ 1995 c 61 § 10; 1961 c 228 § 17.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—1995 c 61: See notes following RCW 70.77.111.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.205 - Definitions—"Manufacturer."

RCW 70.77.205
Definitions—"Manufacturer."
"Manufacturer" includes any person who manufactures, makes, constructs, fabricates, or produces any fireworks article or device but does not include persons who assemble or fabricate sets or mechanical pieces in public displays of fireworks or persons who assemble consumer fireworks items or sets or packages containing consumer fireworks items.
[ 2002 c 370 § 14; 1995 c 61 § 11; 1961 c 228 § 18.]
NOTES:
Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
Severability—Effective date—1995 c 61: See notes following RCW 70.77.111.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.210 - Definitions—"Wholesaler."

RCW 70.77.210
Definitions—"Wholesaler."
"Wholesaler" includes any person who sells fireworks to a retailer or any other person for resale and any person who sells display fireworks to public display licensees.
[ 2002 c 370 § 15; 1982 c 230 § 9; 1961 c 228 § 19.]
NOTES:
Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.215 - Definitions—"Retailer."

RCW 70.77.215
Definitions—"Retailer."
"Retailer" includes any person who, at a fixed location or place of business, offers for sale, sells, or exchanges for consideration consumer fireworks to a consumer or user.
[ 2002 c 370 § 16; 1982 c 230 § 10; 1961 c 228 § 20.]
NOTES:
Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.230 - Definitions—"Pyrotechnic operator."

RCW 70.77.230
Definitions—"Pyrotechnic operator."
"Pyrotechnic operator" includes any individual who by experience and training has demonstrated the required skill and ability for safely setting up and discharging display fireworks.
[ 2002 c 370 § 17; 1982 c 230 § 11; 1961 c 228 § 23.]
NOTES:
Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.236 - Definitions—"New fireworks item."

RCW 70.77.236
Definitions—"New fireworks item."
(1) "New fireworks item" means any fireworks initially classified or reclassified as articles pyrotechnic, display fireworks, or consumer fireworks by the United States department of transportation after June 13, 2002, and which comply with the construction, chemical composition, and labeling regulations of the United States consumer products safety commission, 16 C.F.R., Parts 1500 and 1507.
(2) The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, shall classify any new fireworks item in the same manner as the item is classified by the United States department of transportation and the United States consumer product safety commission. The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, may determine, stating reasonable grounds, that the item should not be so classified.
[ 2002 c 370 § 18; 1997 c 182 § 4; 1995 c 61 § 6.]
NOTES:
Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
Severability—Effective date—1997 c 182: See notes following RCW 70.77.160.
Severability—Effective date—1995 c 61: See notes following RCW 70.77.111.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.241 - Definitions—"Permanent storage"—"Temporary storage."

RCW 70.77.241
Definitions—"Permanent storage"—"Temporary storage."
(1) "Permanent storage" means storage of display fireworks at any time and/or storage of consumer fireworks at any time other than the periods allowed under RCW 70.77.420(2) and 70.77.425 and which shall be in compliance with the requirements of chapter 70.74 RCW.
(2) "Temporary storage" means the storage of consumer fireworks during the periods allowed under RCW 70.77.420(2) and 70.77.425.
[ 2002 c 370 § 34.]
NOTES:
Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.250 - Chief of the Washington state patrol to enforce and administer—Powers and duties.

RCW 70.77.250
Chief of the Washington state patrol to enforce and administer—Powers and duties.
(1) The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, shall enforce and administer this chapter.
(2) The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, shall appoint such deputies and employees as may be necessary and required to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
(3) The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, shall adopt those rules relating to fireworks as are necessary for the implementation of this chapter.
(4) The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, shall adopt those rules as are necessary to ensure statewide minimum standards for the enforcement of this chapter. Counties and cities shall comply with these state rules. Any ordinances adopted by a county or city that are more restrictive than state law shall have an effective date no sooner than one year after their adoption.
(5) The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, may exercise the necessary police powers to enforce the criminal provisions of this chapter. This grant of police powers does not prevent any other state agency and city, county, or local government agency having general law enforcement powers from enforcing this chapter within the jurisdiction of the agency and city, county, or local government.
(6) The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, shall adopt rules necessary to enforce the civil penalty provisions for the violations of this chapter. A civil penalty under this subsection may not exceed one thousand dollars per day for each violation and is subject to the procedural requirements under RCW 70.77.252.
(7) The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, may investigate or cause to be investigated all fires resulting, or suspected of resulting, from the use of fireworks.
[ 2002 c 370 § 19; 1997 c 182 § 5. Prior: 1995 c 369 § 45; 1995 c 61 § 12; 1986 c 266 § 100; 1984 c 249 § 7; 1982 c 230 § 12; 1961 c 228 § 27.]
NOTES:
Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
Severability—Effective date—1997 c 182: See notes following RCW 70.77.160.
Effective date—1995 c 369: See note following RCW 43.43.930.
Severability—Effective date—1995 c 61: See notes following RCW 70.77.111.
Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 70 - Public Health and Safety › Chapter 70.77 - State Fireworks Law. › 70.77.255 - Acts prohibited without appropriate licenses and permits—Minimum age for license or permit—Activities permitted without license or permit.

RCW 70.77.255
Acts prohibited without appropriate licenses and permits—Minimum age for license or permit—Activities permitted without license or permit.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no person, without appropriate state licenses and city or county permits as required by this chapter may:
(a) Manufacture, import, possess, or sell any fireworks at wholesale or retail for any use;
(b) Make a public display of fireworks;
(c) Transport fireworks, except as a licensee or as a public carrier delivering to a licensee; or
(d) Knowingly manufacture, import, transport, store, sell, or possess with intent to sell, as fireworks, explosives, as defined under RCW 70.74.010, that are not fireworks, as defined under this chapter.
(2) Except as authorized by a license and permit under subsection (1)(b) of this section or as provided in RCW 70.77.311, no person may discharge display fireworks at any place.
(3) No person less than eighteen years of age may apply for or receive a license or permit under this chapter.
(4) No license or permit is required for the possession or use of consumer fireworks lawfully purchased at retail.
[ 2002 c 370 § 21; 1997 c 182 § 6; 1995 c 61 § 13; 1994 c 133 § 4; 1984 c 249 § 10; 1982 c 230 § 14; 1961 c 228 § 28.]
NOTES:
Severability—2002 c 370: See note following RCW 70.77.126.
Severability—Effective date—1997 c 182: See notes following RCW 70.77.160.
Severability—Effective date—1995 c 61: See notes following RCW 70.77.111.
Severability—Effective date—1994 c 133: See notes following RCW 70.77.146.