# WAC 212-17-050: WAC 212-17-050. Consumer firework device chemical content, construction

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_212_17_050

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 212-17-050
- **Heading:** WAC 212-17-050. Consumer firework device chemical content, construction
- **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 212-17-050

## Text

(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.
(3) Violations of this section are defined in WAC 212-17-515 .

## 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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