# WAC 212-17-060: WAC 212-17-060. Public purchase and use of fireworks

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_212_17_060

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 212-17-060
- **Heading:** WAC 212-17-060. Public purchase and use of fireworks
- **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 212-17-060

## Text

(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.
(2) This section does not apply to public displays of fireworks.
(3) 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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