Chapter 5.32
FIREWORKS1

Sections:

5.32.010    Adoption of State Fireworks Law.

5.32.020    Permit for selling fireworks.

5.32.030    Temporary storage of fireworks.

5.32.010 Adoption of State Fireworks Law.

The city adopts the State Fireworks Law, Chapter 70.77 RCW et seq., by this reference, as if the same were set out in full in this section, together with any amendments hereafter enacted by the state. Throughout Chapter 70.77 RCW as adopted in this section, any reference to the director of community development shall be construed to be a reference to the fire chief. [Ord. 767B, 2004; Ord. 562B-2, 1995.]

5.32.020 Permit for selling fireworks.

Any applicant for a permit for selling fireworks within the city limits must complete a standard application form for operating a fireworks stand, and submit it along with the permit fees established in Appendix Chapter A, Schedule of Fees and Charges. All applications to operate fireworks stands shall comply with Chapter 70.77 RCW, and after issuance, but prior to opening to the public, be inspected by the fire marshal. If it is determined that the fireworks stand needs to be cleaned up after the fireworks stand closes, or if it is determined that the fireworks stand caused damage to the site, a clean-up/damage repair fee shall be assessed against said fireworks stand owner/operator. This fee shall be a minimum of $100.00 or the actual cost of clean-up or repair. The city reserves the right to deny future applicants a license if this has occurred. [Ord. 988B § 2, 2018; Ord. 847B § 3, 2009; Ord. 562B-2, 1995.]

5.32.030 Temporary storage of fireworks.

All temporary storage of consumer fireworks in facilities approved by the Chief of the Washington State Patrol must also be in compliance with Chapter 5 of the city’s fire code with respect to fire apparatus access and fire flow requirements. [Ord. 941B § 1, 2014.]

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Code reviser’s note: For statutory provisions on fireworks, see Chapter 70.77 RCW.