# WAC 212-17-015: WAC 212-17-015. Scope

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_212_17_015

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 212-17-015
- **Heading:** WAC 212-17-015. Scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 212 / Chapter 212-17 / Section 212-17-015

## Text

These rules apply to the manufacture, storage, transportation, sale, importation, possession, classification, and discharge of fireworks of every class or kind in this state. With the exception of importation regulations, this chapter does not apply to tribal fireworks stands operated by an enrolled tribal member on tribal lands or allotted lands within an established Indian reservation pursuant to chapter 37.12 RCW.
Exceptions:
(1) Explosives, as defined and regulated under the state explosives law, chapter 70.74 RCW;
(2) Firearms and ammunition, including blank cartridges and pistols of the type used at sporting events or theatrical productions;
(3) Research or experiments with rockets or missiles, including model rockets and model rocket motors designed, sold and used for the purpose of propelling recoverable aero models;
(4) Toy paper and/or plastic caps, or toy pistols, toy canes, toy guns, or other devices in which toy paper and/or plastic caps are used;
(5) Emergency signaling devices including, but not limited to, devices intended for signaling, illuminating, and incendiary purposes such as:
(a) Railway torpedoes;
(b) Airplane flares;
(c) Illuminating projectiles;
(d) Incendiary and smoke projectiles;
(e) Flash cartridges (formerly classified as special fireworks);
(6) Line throwing rocket classified as UN0453 with DOT regulations 49 C.F.R. 171-173.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 212-17-015 WAC 212-17-015. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_212_17_015.md)
- [WAC 212-17-021 WAC 212-17-021. Adoption of code](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_212_17_021.md)
- [WAC 212-17-025 WAC 212-17-025. Definition and classification — "Fireworks."](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_212_17_025.md)
- [WAC 212-17-028 WAC 212-17-028. Definitions — General](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_212_17_028.md)
- [WAC 212-17-045 WAC 212-17-045. Explosive pest control devices (EPCDs) or "agricultural and wildlife fireworks."](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_212_17_045.md)
- [WAC 212-17-050 WAC 212-17-050. Consumer firework device chemical content, construction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_212_17_050.md)
- [WAC 212-17-053 WAC 212-17-053. Altered consumer fireworks — Dangerous firework](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_212_17_053.md)
- [WAC 212-17-055 WAC 212-17-055. Firework device, labeling](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_212_17_055.md)
- [WAC 212-17-060 WAC 212-17-060. Public purchase and use of fireworks](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_212_17_060.md)
- [WAC 212-17-065 WAC 212-17-065. Fireworks general](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_212_17_065.md)
- [WAC 212-17-070 WAC 212-17-070. Fireworks licensing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_212_17_070.md)
- [WAC 212-17-080 WAC 212-17-080. Fireworks license limitations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_212_17_080.md)
- [WAC 212-17-085 WAC 212-17-085. Fireworks records and reports](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_212_17_085.md)
- [WAC 212-17-130 WAC 212-17-130. Fireworks restrictions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_212_17_130.md)

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