(1) A permit issued by the authority having jurisdiction is required before conducting any type of public fireworks display.
(2) Application for local permit must be made at least ten calendar days before the public fireworks display.
(3) When applying for permit, the applicant must submit information and evidence to local fire authorities covering the following:
(a) The name of the organization sponsoring the display, if other than the applicant.
(b) The date the display is to be held.
(c) The exact location for the display.
(d) The name and license number of the pyrotechnic operator who is to supervise discharge of the fireworks and the name of at least one experienced assistant.
(e) The number of set pieces, shells (specify single or multiple break), and other items.
(f) The manner and place of storage of such fireworks prior to the display.
(g) A diagram of the grounds on which the display is to be held showing the point at which the fireworks are to be discharged, the location of all buildings, highways, and other lines of communication, the lines behind which the audience will be restrained, the location of all nearby trees, telegraph or telephone lines, or other overhead obstruction.
(h) Documentary proof of procurement of:
(i) Surety bond;
(ii) Public liability insurance; or
(iii) A state fire marshal's general display license for the public display of fireworks.
(4) Permittee will be responsible for compliance with the provisions under which a public display permit has been granted.
(5) Penalties for violations of this section are provided in WAC
212-17-515.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
70.77.250. WSR 15-22-082, § 212-17-270, filed 11/3/15, effective 1/1/16. Statutory Authority: Chapters
43.43 and
70.77 RCW. WSR 05-12-033, § 212-17-270, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/24/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter
70.77 RCW. WSR 88-08-027 (Order FPS 88-01), § 212-17-270, filed 3/31/88. Statutory Authority: RCW
70.77.250 and chapter
48.48 RCW. WSR 82-22-068 (Order FM 82-10), § 212-17-270, filed 11/2/82.]