# WAC 212-17-053: WAC 212-17-053. Altered consumer fireworks — Dangerous firework

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_212_17_053

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 212-17-053
- **Heading:** WAC 212-17-053. Altered consumer fireworks — Dangerous firework
- **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 212-17-053

## Text

(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.
(4) Penalties for violations of this section are provided 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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