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Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part I - GENERAL › Section 212-17-050 - Consumer Firework device chemical content, construction

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(1) All consumer fireworks devices must meet
				the chemical content, design, and construction requirements required by the
				American Pyrotechnic Association Standard adopted under WAC 212-17-021, and the
				U.S. DOT regulations and Consumer Product Safety Commission standards.
(2) Consumer fireworks devices will not
				contain:
(a)Prohibited components.
(b)Forbidden devices.
(c)Any chemicals listed as prohibited in the
				American Pyrotechnic Association Standard adopted under WAC 212-17-021 and
				Consumer Product Safety Commission standards.
(i) Any fireworks device that is suspected by
				an authority having jurisdiction of containing prohibited chemicals will be sent
				to the Consumer Product Safety Commission for laboratory testing through the
				state fire marshal's office.
(ii) The
				manufacturer or importer may send samples for independent testing by a recognized
				testing laboratory at their own cost.
(iii) For a licensed manufacturer, importer,
				and wholesaler any similar devices are to be segregated from inventory of
				products that can be sold or used until the findings of the testing laboratory
				indicate:
(A)The device(s) meet the chemical
				content in APA 87-1 and can be put into the owner's inventory for sale or
				use.
(B) The presence of prohibited
				chemicals which will result in the owner having the responsibility to make
				arrangements to destroy the devices.
Any items destroyed will need to be witnessed by the authority
				  having jurisdiction or government official such as a police officer, fire
				  marshal, or federal enforcement agent.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part I - GENERAL › Section 212-17-053 - Altered consumer fireworks - Dangerous firework

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(1) It is illegal to alter any firework from
				its originally manufactured form and intended use except as provided in
				subsection (3) of this section.
(2)
				It is illegal to possess, sell, purchase, store, or discharge any dangerous
				fireworks.
(3)The altering of a
				consumer or display firework can only be done legally when:
(a)For the purpose of this section a licensed
				pyrotechnic operator or person(s) under the direct supervision of a licensed
				pyrotechnic operator altering a fuse as part of a public display for consumer
				fireworks that are electronically fired is not considered a dangerous
				fireworks.
(b) A person without a
				pyrotechnic operator's license cannot alter fireworks.
This would include using an igniter attached to the fuse for
				  electronically firing of the device.
This does not include the use of:
(i) A nonpyrogen type initiator that clips onto
				the fuse and a heated wire is the source of ignition.
(ii) Other nonregulated initiator approved by
				the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
(c)This section does not apply to law
				enforcement, government agency, testing laboratory, or designated hazardous
				material transportation carrier who is transporting dangerous fireworks to a
				destruction site.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part I - GENERAL › Section 212-17-055 - Firework device, labeling

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(1)
				Fireworks intended for consumer sale and use must be labeled in conformance with
				the requirements of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) and regulations
				promulgated thereunder in  Title 16 C.F.R., § 1500.
(2)All outside packaging containing fireworks
				must be marked and labeled in conformance with
				Title
				49 C.F.R., Part 172.
(a)For consumer fireworks all label wording
				must be:
(i) Prominently located;
(ii) In the English language; and
(iii) In conspicuous and legible type in
				contrast by typography, layout, or color with the printed matter on the fireworks
				device or container.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part I - GENERAL › Section 212-17-060 - Public purchase and use of fireworks

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(1)
				The public may purchase and use consumer fireworks from licensed CFRS facilities
				only:
(a)During the periods provided in
				RCW
				   70.77.395.
(b) With a permit issued by the local authority
				having jurisdiction under
				RCW
				   70.77.311(2) as follows:
(i) Application must be on forms provided by
				the state fire marshal (may be attached to any permit application form from a
				jurisdiction) and will contain the following information:
(A)The name and mailing address of the
				organization or person desiring to purchase and discharge the
				fireworks;
(B)The date and time of
				the proposed discharge;
(C)The
				location of the proposed discharge;
(D)The quantity and type of fireworks desired
				to be purchased and discharged;
(E)The reason or purpose of the discharge;
				and
(F)The signature of the
				applicant, following a statement that: "The applicant understands and agrees to
				comply with all provisions of the application and requirements of the approving
				authority, will discharge the fireworks only in a manner that will not endanger
				persons or property or constitute a nuisance, and assumes full responsibility for
				all consequences of the discharge, intended or not."
(ii) Upon approval by the fire official, the
				applicant will provide a copy of the approval to any licensed wholesaler as proof
				of authorization to purchase the fireworks listed therein.
(iii) The applicant must retain the approval
				and have it available for inspection by any public official at the actual
				discharge of the fireworks.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part II - FIREWORKS LICENSES - MANUFACTURER, IMPORTER AND WHOLESALER › Section 212-17-065 - Fireworks general

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(1) Before receiving
				a state license under
				RCW
				   70.77.315 or local permit, persons intending to
				manufacture, import, or wholesale fireworks in this state must procure a federal
				and state license where required.
(2)All state license applications must be made
				on or before January 31 of the year for which the license is desired as provided
				in RCW
				   70.77.325.
(3)All facilities and structures used for
				manufacturing, wholesaling, and storage of fireworks are subject to this chapter
				and all local ordinances relating to building, design, construction, location,
				and zoning.
(4)Penalties for
				violations of this section are provided in WAC
				212-17-515.
Statutory Authority:
					 Chapter
					 70.77 RCW. 88-08-027 (Order
					 FPS 88-01), § 212-17-065, filed 3/31/88. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250. 84-23-009 (Order FM 84-05), §
					 212-17-065, filed 11/9/84. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250 and chapter 48.48 RCW. 82-22-068
					 (Order FM 82-10), § 212-17-065, filed
					 11/2/82.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part II - FIREWORKS LICENSES - MANUFACTURER, IMPORTER AND WHOLESALER › Section 212-17-070 - Fireworks Licensing

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(1) Upon receipt of
				application and license fee, the state fire marshal will cause an investigation
				to be made. The state fire marshal will grant or deny a license application
				within ninety days following the receipt of a properly submitted or amended
				application.
(a) If the investigation discloses
				compliance with state laws governing the manufacture, import, or wholesale of
				fireworks and that granting of a license would not be contrary to public safety
				or welfare, a license will be granted.
(b) If the license is denied, then the
				applicant will be notified in writing of the reason why the license was denied,
				and will:
(i) Be given an opportunity to make
				such alterations and corrections as are deemed necessary.
(ii) Have the right to request a hearing as
				provided in RCW    70.77.370 and this
				chapter.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part II - FIREWORKS LICENSES - MANUFACTURER, IMPORTER AND WHOLESALER › Section 212-17-075

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250 and chapter 48.48 RCW. 82-22-068
					 (Order FM 82-10), § 212-17-075, filed
					 11/2/82.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part II - FIREWORKS LICENSES - MANUFACTURER, IMPORTER AND WHOLESALER › Section 212-17-080 - Fireworks license limitations

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(1)
				Manufacturer:
(a) A fireworks manufacturer
				license, together with a permit from local authorities having jurisdiction,
				authorizes the holder to engage only in the business of manufacturing fireworks
				of all types and their sale and transportation to licensed wholesalers in
				Washington.
(b)If the manufacturer
				desires to engage in other types of fireworks business, the manufacturer must
				first procure the necessary license.
(c) By virtue of its license, a licensed
				fireworks manufacturer is permitted to sell fireworks for direct shipment out of
				this state. Such shipment must be made in accordance with transportation
				requirements.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part II - FIREWORKS LICENSES - MANUFACTURER, IMPORTER AND WHOLESALER › Section 212-17-085 - Fireworks records and reports

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(1) License
				holders will maintain written reports on the following information for each
				license type for a period of three years, and submit reports for each type of
				license when requested to do so to the state fire marshal:
(a) Manufacturer: Production, sale, and
				distribution of fireworks and name of the person to whom such fireworks were
				sold.
(b)Wholesaler: Imports,
				purchases, sales, and consumption of fireworks items by kind and class.
(c) Importer: Imports, purchases, sales of
				fireworks items by kind and class.
(d)All licensees:
(i) Third-party testing documentation to show,
				that if used properly, compliance of any consumer fireworks they distribute,
				sell, offer for sale, exchange for consideration, or transfer will work. The
				third-party testing entity must be approved by the Consumer Product Safety
				Commission.
(ii) Reports of the
				location and amount in storage of all class and types of fireworks in their
				possession at the time records are requested.
(e)License holders will have up to ten business
				days to submit the requested reports to the state fire marshal unless otherwise
				specified by the state fire marshal due to report of an injury, accident or other
				safety issue.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part II - FIREWORKS LICENSES - MANUFACTURER, IMPORTER AND WHOLESALER › Section 212-17-090

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250 and chapter 48.48 RCW. 82-22-068
					 (Order FM 82-10), § 212-17-090, filed
					 11/2/82.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part II - FIREWORKS LICENSES - MANUFACTURER, IMPORTER AND WHOLESALER › Section 212-17-095

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250 and chapter 48.48 RCW. 82-22-068
					 (Order FM 82-10), § 212-17-095, filed
					 11/2/82.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part II - FIREWORKS LICENSES - MANUFACTURER, IMPORTER AND WHOLESALER › Section 212-17-100

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250 and chapter 48.48 RCW. 82-22-068
					 (Order FM 82-10), § 212-17-100, filed
					 11/2/82.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part II - FIREWORKS LICENSES - MANUFACTURER, IMPORTER AND WHOLESALER › Section 212-17-105

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250 and chapter 48.48 RCW. 82-22-068
					 (Order FM 82-10), § 212-17-105, filed
					 11/2/82.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part II - FIREWORKS LICENSES - MANUFACTURER, IMPORTER AND WHOLESALER › Section 212-17-110

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250 and chapter 48.48 RCW. 82-22-068
					 (Order FM 82-10), § 212-17-110, filed
					 11/2/82.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part II - FIREWORKS LICENSES - MANUFACTURER, IMPORTER AND WHOLESALER › Section 212-17-115

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Statutory Authority:
					 Chapter
					 70.77 RCW. 88-08-027 (Order
					 FPS 88-01), § 212-17-115, filed 3/31/88. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250. 84-23-009 (Order FM 84-05), §
					 212-17-115, filed 11/9/84. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250 and chapter 48.48 RCW. 82-22-068
					 (Order FM 82-10), § 212-17-115, filed
					 11/2/82.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part II - FIREWORKS LICENSES - MANUFACTURER, IMPORTER AND WHOLESALER › Section 212-17-120

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Statutory Authority:
					 Chapter
					 70.77 RCW. 88-08-027 (Order
					 FPS 88-01), § 212-17-120, filed 3/31/88. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250. 84-23-009 (Order FM 84-05), §
					 212-17-120, filed 11/9/84. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250 and chapter 48.48 RCW. 82-22-068
					 (Order FM 82-10), § 212-17-120, filed
					 11/2/82.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part II - FIREWORKS LICENSES - MANUFACTURER, IMPORTER AND WHOLESALER › Section 212-17-125

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Statutory Authority:
					 Chapter
					 70.77 RCW. 88-08-027 (Order
					 FPS 88-01), § 212-17-125, filed 3/31/88. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250. 84-23-009 (Order FM 84-05), §
					 212-17-125, filed 11/9/84. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250 and chapter 48.48 RCW. 82-22-068
					 (Order FM 82-10), § 212-17-125, filed
					 11/2/82.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part II - FIREWORKS LICENSES - MANUFACTURER, IMPORTER AND WHOLESALER › Section 212-17-130 - Fireworks restrictions

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The storage, transportation, sale, and transfer of ownership
				  by manufacturers of all classes and types of fireworks will be subject to the
				  restrictions and provisions of
				  chapter
				  70.77 RCW and this
				  chapter.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part II - FIREWORKS LICENSES - MANUFACTURER, IMPORTER AND WHOLESALER › Section 212-17-135

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Statutory Authority:
					 Chapter
					 70.77 RCW. 88-08-027 (Order
					 FPS 88-01), § 212-17-135, filed 3/31/88. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250 and chapter 48.48 RCW. 82-22-068
					 (Order FM 82-10), § 212-17-135, filed
					 11/2/82.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part II - FIREWORKS LICENSES - MANUFACTURER, IMPORTER AND WHOLESALER › Section 212-17-140

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Statutory Authority:
					 Chapter
					 70.77 RCW. 89-17-024 (Order
					 89-03), § 212-17-140, filed 8/8/89, effective 9/8/89; 88-08-027 (Order FPS
					 88-01), § 212-17-140, filed 3/31/88. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250 and chapter 48.48 RCW. 82-22-068
					 (Order FM 82-10), § 212-17-140, filed
					 11/2/82.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part II - FIREWORKS LICENSES - MANUFACTURER, IMPORTER AND WHOLESALER › Section 212-17-145 - Fireworks importing requirements

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(1)
				Any importer whose fireworks have been laboratory tested by the Consumer Product
				Safety Commission (CPSC) and found not to be in compliance with the standards in
				 16 C.F.R. Part 1500 and 1507  must notify the state fire marshal within five
				business days. Notification to the state fire marshal will include:
(a)A copy of the letter of advice and notice of
				noncom-pliance from the CPSC that provides the:
(i) Product name, type, and class of firework.
(ii) Requirement(s) the product did
				not conform to.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part III - FIREWORKS RETAILER › Section 212-17-150

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250 and chapter 48.48 RCW. 82-22-068
					 (Order FM 82-10), § 212-17-150, filed
					 11/2/82.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part III - FIREWORKS RETAILER › Section 212-17-155

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250 and chapter 48.48 RCW. 82-22-068
					 (Order FM 82-10), § 212-17-155, filed
					 11/2/82.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part III - FIREWORKS RETAILER › Section 212-17-160

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250 and chapter 48.48 RCW. 82-22-068
					 (Order FM 82-10), § 212-17-160, filed
					 11/2/82.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part III - FIREWORKS RETAILER › Section 212-17-165

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250. 84-23-009 (Order FM 84-05), §
					 212-17-165, filed 11/9/84. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250 and chapter 48.48 RCW. 82-22-068
					 (Order FM 82-10), § 212-17-165, filed
					 11/2/82.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part III - FIREWORKS RETAILER › Section 212-17-170

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Statutory Authority:
					 Chapter
					 70.77 RCW. 88-08-027 (Order
					 FPS 88-01), § 212-17-170, filed 3/31/88. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250. 84-23-009 (Order FM 84-05), §
					 212-17-170, filed 11/9/84. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250 and chapter 48.48 RCW. 82-22-068
					 (Order FM 82-10), § 212-17-170, filed
					 11/2/82.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part III - FIREWORKS RETAILER › Section 212-17-175

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250 and chapter 48.48 RCW. 82-22-068
					 (Order FM 82-10), § 212-17-175, filed
					 11/2/82.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part III - FIREWORKS RETAILER › Section 212-17-180

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250 and chapter 48.48 RCW. 82-22-068
					 (Order FM 82-10), § 212-17-180, filed
					 11/2/82.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part III - FIREWORKS RETAILER › Section 212-17-185 - Retailers of fireworks - License and permit

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(1) Persons desiring to engage in the business
				of selling fireworks at retail must:
(a)Secure
				a license from the state fire marshal.
(b)Obtain a permit from the local governmental
				officials having jurisdiction.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part III - FIREWORKS RETAILER › Section 212-17-198 - fireworks - List

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(1) Retailers are
				limited to offering for sale or selling only those consumer fireworks which have
				been approved for sale to the public and appear on the list of approved types of
				fireworks published annually by the state fire marshal.
(2)Retailers must post prominently at each
				retail outlet this list of the approved consumer fireworks.
(3) The state fire marshal will provide the
				list to the retailers when licenses are issued.
(4)Fireworks prohibited under
				RCW
				   70.77.401 will not be used or possessed in the
				state of Washington except as provided in
				RCW
				   70.77.311(1).
(5)Penalties for violations of this section are
				provided in WAC
				212-17-515.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part III - FIREWORKS RETAILER › Section 212-17-203

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Statutory Authority:
					 Chapter
					 70.77 RCW. 88-08-027 (Order
					 FPS 88-01), § 212-17-203, filed 3/31/88. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250. 84-23-009 (Order FM 84-05), §
					 212-17-203, filed 11/9/84.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part III - FIREWORKS RETAILER › Section 212-17-21503

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Statutory Authority:
					 Chapters
					 43.43 and
					 70.77 RCW. 05-12-033, §
					 212-17-21503, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/24/05. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250 and
					 chapters
					 70.77 and
					 43.43 RCW. 98-04-007, §
					 212-17-21503, filed 1/23/98, effective
					 2/23/98.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part III - FIREWORKS RETAILER › Section 212-17-21504 - Retailers - Purchase and sale of fireworks

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(1) A retail licensee must purchase only
				Division 1.4G consumer fireworks, not otherwise prohibited by
				chapter
				70.77 RCW, this chapter, or
				local ordinance from state-licensed wholesalers.
(2) Sale of consumer fireworks:
(a)Will occur only from a licensed consumer
				fireworks retail sales (CFRS) facility. Retail sales of fireworks may occur at a
				non-CFRS facility when:
(i) An inert sample
				package of the consumer fireworks is displayed for sale inside a fixed place of
				business and a CFRS facility meeting all of the requirements in this chapter is
				placed outside of the fixed place of business.
(ii) The fireworks are paid for inside the
				business, the customer is provided a receipt of purchase after the sales
				transaction is complete, and the customer shows proof of purchase and takes
				possession of the firework package at the CFRS facility.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part IV - CONSUMER FIREWORKS RETAIL SALES FACILITIES (CFRS) › Section 212-17-21505 - CFRS facilities

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(1) Consumer
				fireworks will only be permitted to be sold at retail in any of the following
				structures:
(a)Temporary, stable structures
				made from wood, metal, fiberglass, or other material. Any temporary fireworks
				retail stand greater than four hundred square feet will meet the requirements of
				a permanent structure, except tents or canopies as defined in the International
				Fire Code;
(b) Tents, canopies, or
				structures utilizing temporary membrane material which must be made from fire
				retardant material or treated with a fire retardant as identified in the
				International Fire Code. When those requirements are in conflict with other
				provisions of these rules, the more restrictive provisions will apply;
(c)Permanent or temporary structures over four
				hundred square feet constructed in accordance with the building code and local
				ordinances enforced by the authority having jurisdiction;
(d) Trailers or shipping containers may be used
				as a CFRS facility only if they comply with the requirements of a CFRS
				facility.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part IV - CONSUMER FIREWORKS RETAIL SALES FACILITIES (CFRS) › Section 212-17-21507

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
					 Chapters
					 43.43 and
					 70.77 RCW. 05-12-033, §
					 212-17-21507, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/24/05. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250 and
					 chapters
					 70.77 and
					 43.43 RCW. 98-04-007, §
					 212-17-21507, filed 1/23/98, effective
					 2/23/98.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part IV - CONSUMER FIREWORKS RETAIL SALES FACILITIES (CFRS) › Section 212-17-21509 - Location

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(1) CFRS facilities will be permitted only in
				the county shown on the license. If the county needs to be changed, or other
				corrections made, the license will be surrendered to the state fire marshal and
				the state fire marshal will issue a new license for the new county. Any
				corrections written on a license will void the license.
(2)CFRS facilities will only be located at the
				address for which the permit from the local jurisdiction was approved and placed
				according to the approved site plan.
(3)Activities or uses subject to this rule will
				not be limited in location except where such activities or uses are prohibited or
				controlled by local development regulation, traffic safety or road construction
				standards.
(4) The CFRS facilities
				will not be located more than one hundred fifty feet from a private way, fire
				department access road, public road, street or highway as measured by an approved
				route around the exterior of the stand.
The minimum requirements for a private way will be determined
				  by the local authority having jurisdiction, but will not exceed the requirements
				  of locally adopted street, road and access standards.
(5) Any two CFRS facilities must be at least
				one hundred feet apart or will be separated by a road, street or highway not less
				than thirty feet in width.
(6) CFRS
				facilities must be located as follows:
(a)The
				minimum required area surrounding the CFRS facility must be marked or flagged,
				except that flagging and marking CFRS facility will not block a sidewalk or
				pedestrian pathway.
(b) Flagging need
				not exceed twenty feet in any direction.
Minimum Setbacks and Clearances
Buildings
Combustibles
Tents
Parking
Stands
Storage
CFRS Facility
20 feet
20 feet
100 feet
20 feet
100 feet
20 feet
Property Line
Public Road
Motor Vehicle Traffic
Fuel Dispensing Devices
Bulk Fuel
Generator
CFRS Facility
25 feet
20 feet
20 feet
100 feet
300 feet
20 feet
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part IV - CONSUMER FIREWORKS RETAIL SALES FACILITIES (CFRS) › Section 212-17-21511 - Signs around the CFRS facility

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(1) The
				minimum areas around the CFRS facility specified in WAC
				212-17-21509 will be kept free of
				accumulation of dry grass, dry brush and combustible debris. No parking will be
				permitted within this minimum area.
(2) No motor vehicle or trailer may be parked
				within twenty feet of a CFRS facility except when delivering, loading or
				unloading fireworks.
(3) Fireworks
				will not be discharged within three hundred feet of a CFRS facility. Signs
				reading "NO FIREWORKS DISCHARGE WITHIN 300 FEET" will be in letters at least two
				inches high, with a principal stroke of not less than one-half inch, on
				contrasting background, will be conspicuously posted on all four sides of the
				stand.
(4) No smoking will be allowed
				within the CFRS facility or within the minimum flagged off area. Signs reading
				"NO SMOKING WITHIN 25 FEET" will be in letters at least two inches high, with
				principal stroke of not less than one-half inch, on a contrasting background,
				will be conspicuously posted on all four sides of the stand.
(5)Penalties for violations of this section are
				provided in WAC
				212-17-515.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part IV - CONSUMER FIREWORKS RETAIL SALES FACILITIES (CFRS) › Section 212-17-21513 - CFRS facility electrical and heating

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(1) If
				electrical power is supplied by an extension cord, the size and length of the
				cord and, the amperage and voltage supplied will be in compliance with the
				requirements of the current edition of National Electrical Code. The cord must be
				protected as necessary from "drive-over" and other physical damage.
(2) All heating units must:
(a) Be listed by a recognized testing
				laboratory; and
(b) Be used in
				accordance with the listing; and
(c)
				Have "tip-over" and temperature overheat protection; and
(d) Have sealed type elements (i.e., oil filled
				or water filled radiator type). Open flame heating devices are
				prohibited.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part IV - CONSUMER FIREWORKS RETAIL SALES FACILITIES (CFRS) › Section 212-17-21515 - Operation of CFRS facility

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(1) Licensees must
				familiarize all persons working in a CFRS facility with the provisions of these
				rules.
(2) Sleeping inside a CFRS
				facility or an associated temporary fireworks storage facility is
				prohibited.
(3) The location of the
				nearest permanently mounted telephone and address of fireworks stand if using
				electronic means of contacting 911 must be posted inside the CFRS facility and
				persons working in the facility must be informed of that location.
(4) The local emergency telephone number will
				be conspicuously posted inside the CFRS facility.
(5) Each CFRS facility will be equipped with at
				least two approved, pressurized two and one-half gallon water-type fire
				extinguishers, located so that a maximum distance of travel required to reach an
				extinguisher from any point does not exceed thirty-five feet.
(6) No open flames nor any type of open flame
				equipment will be allowed in any CFRS facility.
(7) At least one adult person, eighteen years
				of age or older will be present at all times in every CFRS facility during the
				hours of sale to the public and will be responsible for supervision of the CFRS
				facility and its operation.
(8) No
				person, other than customers, under the age of sixteen will be allowed within a
				CFRS facility when it is open to the public.
(9) Fireworks, except for prepackaged
				assortments, boxes, or similarly packaged containers of more than one item,
				whether of the same or different kind, must be displayed in a manner which
				prevents the fireworks from being handled by the public or a customer without the
				direct intervention of the licensee or his or her representative who will
				maintain visual contact.
(10) CFRS
				facilities may be required to be inspected by the state fire marshal and/or the
				local jurisdiction issuing the permit prior to opening for business and other
				inspections may occur on other days as warranted but there will be no additional
				charge for all such inspections.
(11)
				Fireworks retailers will:
(a) Not knowingly
				sell fireworks to persons under the age of sixteen.
(b) Have a sign reading "no sale of fireworks
				to persons under the age of sixteen years. PHOTO ID REQUIRED" in letters at least
				two inches high, with a principal stroke of not less than one-half inch, on
				contrasting background, will be conspicuously posted on the front of each CFRS
				facility.
(c) Require proof of age by
				means of display of a driver's license or photo identification card showing date
				of birth issued by a public or private school, state, federal or foreign
				government. No other forms of identification will be accepted.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part IV - CONSUMER FIREWORKS RETAIL SALES FACILITIES (CFRS) › Section 212-17-21517

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
					 Chapters
					 43.43 and
					 70.77 RCW. 05-12-033, §
					 212-17-21517, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/24/05. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250 and
					 chapters
					 70.77 and
					 43.43 RCW. 98-04-007, §
					 212-17-21517, filed 1/23/98, effective
					 2/23/98.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part IV - CONSUMER FIREWORKS RETAIL SALES FACILITIES (CFRS) › Section 212-17-21519 - Cleanup

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(1) At the end of the legal selling period, all
				fireworks must remain in the CFRS facility, temporary storage or structure
				location authorized by the retail permit or another location approved by the
				local authority having jurisdiction or his or her designee until returned to the
				suppliers from which they were obtained, or until transferred to an approved
				location.
(2)Cities and counties may
				require a clean-up bond, not to exceed five hundred dollars, as a condition of
				the permit, to ensure the removal of all structures and debris from the
				site.
(3)In order to obtain return of
				a clean-up bond, cleanup of debris associated with the retail fireworks activity
				and the removal of all temporary structures authorized by the license and permit
				will be completed no later than 11:59 p.m., July 15 for the Fourth of July
				selling period or no later than 11:59 p.m., January 10 for the New Year's selling
				season.
(4)Failure of the licensee to
				comply with subsection (3) of this section will constitute forfeiture of the
				cleanup bond and the licensee shall be liable for any clean-up costs incurred by
				the city or county which exceed the amount of the bond.
(5)Penalties for violations of this section are
				provided in WAC
				212-17-515.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part V - PYROTECHNIC OPERATOR › Section 212-17-220 - Pyrotechnic operators - General

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(1)
				Pyrotechnic operators are licensed to conduct displays of fireworks and articles
				pyrotechnic.
(2)No public display
				license will be issued unless at least one licensed pyrotechnic operator is
				listed on the application as being responsible for conducting the
				display.
(3)An operator must be at
				least twenty-one years old and licensed in accordance with any and all applicable
				federal, state, and local laws.
(4)Penalties for this section are provided in
				WAC 212-17-515.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part V - PYROTECHNIC OPERATOR › Section 212-17-223 - Pyrotechnic operator license types

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(1) A
				pyrotechnic operator is prohibited from conducting a public display of fireworks
				without a general display license under WAC
				212-17-250. Each operator does not
				need a general display license if he or she is shooting displays for a company
				that has a general display license.
(2) The license types and displays allowed to
				be conducted are:
(a)Pyrotechnic operator
				license - Conducts an outdoor public display of fireworks following the
				requirements of NFPA 1123.
(b)
				Proximate display operator license - Conducts a proximate display before a
				proximate audience following the requirements of NFPA 1126.
(c) Flame effects operator license - Conducts a
				flame special effects following the requirements of NFPA 160.
(d)Special effects operator license - Conducts
				a special effects display used in connection with a television, theatrical, or
				motion picture production which may or may not be presented before a live
				audience.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part V - PYROTECHNIC OPERATOR › Section 212-17-225 - Application for license

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(1) Application for
				license must be made on forms prepared by the state fire marshal and must be
				accompanied by the annual license fee.
(2) Every applicant for a pyrotechnic operators
				license must:
(a)Take and pass a written
				examination administered by the state fire marshal or the equivalent out-of-state
				exam;
(b) Submit evidence attesting
				to the qualifications and experience of the applicant, including participation in
				the firing of at least six public displays as an assistant, at least one of which
				must have been in the current or preceding year, for the type of operator's
				license they are applying for; and
(c)A name and date of birth background check
				through the Washington state patrol criminal records division. Costs for the name
				and date of birth check will be the responsibility of the applicant. A name and
				date of birth check is not required if:
(i) The
				person has a valid ATF explosives license; or
(ii) They are employed or contracted to
				supervise a display for a general display licensee that has an ATF explosives
				license and the applicant is listed as an approved employee possessor.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part V - PYROTECHNIC OPERATOR › Section 212-17-230 - Examination, investigation and licensing

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(1) Upon receipt of application and license
				fee, the state fire marshal will cause an investigation to be made as to the
				experience and competency of the applicant to conduct and supervise a public or
				proximate display of fireworks in a safe manner. The investigation will include:
(a)Verification of past experience in assisting
				in displays with the licensed pyrotechnic operator under whose supervision the
				applicant assisted for the type of license applying for.
(b)A written examination for the applicant, if
				experience requirements are satisfactory.
(i) A
				passing score of at least eighty percent must be attained on the written
				examination.
(ii) An applicant
				failing the written examination may reapply within thirty days to retake the
				examination.
(iii) No reexamination
				will be taken within thirty days of the previous and no more than two
				examinations may be taken by the applicant in the same ninety calendar day
				period.
(iv) License fees are
				forfeited for any applicant who fails:
(A)To
				appear for the written examination at the time and location
				established;
(B)The written
				examination and does not reapply within thirty days or fails the written
				examination on the second attempt.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part V - PYROTECHNIC OPERATOR › Section 212-17-232 - License renewals

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(1) Renewal of
				pyrotechnic operator's licenses begins January 2nd of each calendar year for
				those operator licenses that will expire January 31st. The renewal application
				must:
(a)Be on forms provided by the state fire
				marshal.
(b)Provide evidence of
				experience within the past thirteen months as an operator or assistant as part of
				at least one display.
(c)Be
				signed.
(d)Include the annual license
				fee.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part V - PYROTECHNIC OPERATOR › Section 212-17-235 - Pyrotechnic operators - Responsibility

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(1) The pyrotechnic operator is responsible
				for:
(a) Properly setting up the fireworks
				public display in accordance with the rules and regulations of the state fire
				marshal.
(b) Determining that all the
				mortars and set pieces are properly installed and that the proper safety
				precautions have been taken to ensure the safety of persons and property.
(c)Having charge of all activities
				directly related to handling, preparing and firing all fireworks at the public
				display, including fixing lifting charges and quick match as needed to aerial
				shells.
(d) Refusing to fire any
				fireworks that are deemed by him/her to be unsafe or where its discharge might
				jeopardize life or property.
(e)
				Strictly observing the provisions of
				chapter
				70.77 RCW and this
				chapter.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part VI - PUBLIC DISPLAY LICENSE › Section 212-17-240

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250 and chapter 48.48 RCW. 82-22-068
					 (Order FM 82-10), § 212-17-240, filed
					 11/2/82.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part VI - PUBLIC DISPLAY LICENSE › Section 212-17-245

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
					 Chapter
					 70.77 RCW. 88-08-027 (Order
					 FPS 88-01), § 212-17-245, filed 3/31/88. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250 and chapter 48.48 RCW. 82-22-068
					 (Order FM 82-10), § 212-17-245, filed
					 11/2/82.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part VI - PUBLIC DISPLAY LICENSE › Section 212-17-250 - Application, state license

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(1) Application
				for a general display license must be made on forms provided by the state fire
				marshal.
(2)The application for a
				general display license to hold public displays of fireworks will be accompanied
				by:
(a) The prescribed license fee for a
				general display license; and
(b)A
				surety bond or a certificate evidencing public liability insurance required under
				chapter
				70.77 RCW. Such bond and
				public liability insurance must be noncancellable except upon fifteen days'
				written notice by the insurer to the state fire marshal as required under
				RCW
				   70.77.355.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part VI - PUBLIC DISPLAY LICENSE › Section 212-17-255

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
					 Chapters
					 43.43 and
					 70.77 RCW. 05-12-033, §
					 212-17-255, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/24/05. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.77.250 and chapter 48.48 RCW. 82-22-068
					 (Order FM 82-10), § 212-17-255, filed
					 11/2/82.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part VI - PUBLIC DISPLAY LICENSE › Section 212-17-260 - General display licenses

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) Persons desiring
				to hold a public display of fireworks will secure a general display license from
				the state fire marshal.
(2) Penalties
				for violations of this section are provided in WAC
				212-17-515.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448) › Chapter 212-17 - Fireworks › Part VI - PUBLIC DISPLAY LICENSE › Section 212-17-270 - Local permit, application for

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) A permit
				issued by the authority having jurisdiction is required before conducting any
				type of public fireworks display.
(2)Application for local permit must be made at
				least ten calendar days before the public fireworks display.
(3) When applying for permit, the applicant
				must submit information and evidence to local fire authorities covering the
				following:
(a) The name of the organization
				sponsoring the display, if other than the applicant.
(b) The date the display is to be
				held.
(c) The exact location for the
				display.
(d) The name and license
				number of the pyrotechnic operator who is to supervise discharge of the fireworks
				and the name of at least one experienced assistant.
(e) The number of set pieces, shells (specify
				single or multiple break), and other items.
(f) The manner and place of storage of such
				fireworks prior to the display.
(g) A
				diagram of the grounds on which the display is to be held showing the point at
				which the fireworks are to be discharged, the location of all buildings,
				highways, and other lines of communication, the lines behind which the audience
				will be restrained, the location of all nearby trees, telegraph or telephone
				lines, or other overhead obstruction.
(h) Documentary proof of procurement of:
(i) Surety bond;
(ii) Public liability insurance; or
(iii) A state fire marshal's general display
				license for the public display of fireworks.