Finally, in the unincorporated county of King, fireworks can be lit from 9 a.m. to midnight on July 4. One. Illegal possession of fireworks weighing less than one pound, excluding outer packaging, will be punishable by up to 90 days` imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $1,000. At all times, when fireworks inventories are stored or stored in a temporary stockpile, a competent custodian must be on the construction site for more than 18 years. (Ord. 1584 § 7, 1988). At Black Diamond, fireworks can be lit from 9 a.m. to midnight on July 4, not later. But for people who want to set off fireworks, the law is a bit of a mosaic. King County`s ban on consumer fireworks in unincorporated areas comes into effect this year, but there is no such ban in Pierce County. In the meantime, each city or municipality has its own specific rules on when and on what days you are allowed to trigger them.
It is illegal to sell fireworks to people under the age of 16. The seller will require proof of age by presenting a Washington State driver`s license or photo ID issued by the Washington State Department of Licenses. Other forms of identification are not accepted. (Ord. 1584 § 11, 1988). D. Requests for public display of fireworks must be submitted in writing at least 10 days prior to the scheduled performance. All applications will be accompanied by a non-refundable permit fee of $100.00. The applicant must post a $100.00 cash bond related to the immediate removal of all debris from the site within 24 hours of this notice.
Otherwise, the link with the city expires. B. No one may fire ordinary fireworks in a city or public park without permission. Fireworks cause injuries and fires in Washington every year. According to the Washington State Fire Marshal`s Office, there were 237 fireworks-related injuries in 2020. As Independence Day approaches, it`s time to remind residents of the plateau of their local ordinances on fireworks. If you are caught lighting fireworks outside the legal window or lighting “special” fireworks, you may be subject to a misdemeanor or civil offense. D. No one may light or ignite fireworks in the city, except on July 4 of each year between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. It is illegal to launch fireworks of any kind from or on a moving vehicle.
9.28.020 Prohibited acts – date and time of sale or loading of ordinary fireworks – violation. This year, King County will only issue warnings for most fireworks violations, according to John Taylor, director of the county`s local services department. Starting in 2023, citations will be issued for violations, though the county has yet to determine what that will look like. RELATED: Some July 4 fireworks are being replaced with drones due to fire issues • If you see someone using fireworks illegally, don`t call 911 unless there`s an emergency, fire, or someone getting injured. Instead, find your local non-emergency number to report these incidents. In unincorporated King County, the number to report fireworks violations is 206-848-0800. All temporary fireworks stand locations must be equipped with a stable barrier of bollards and ropes or similar structures, erected at least 25 feet from the grandstand on all sides to prevent the parking of motor vehicles and to set the smoke-free limit. (Ord. 1584 § 8, 1988).
Safety and common sense are also paramount when using fireworks. 9.28.070 Fireworks stands – Fireworks prohibited nearby – Attachment of signs. No fireworks booth may be located within 50 feet of another building or structure or within 250 feet of a gas station, oil storage tank or premises where flammable liquids are stored or stored. No fireworks stand can be within 600 feet of another fireworks stand. (Ord. 1584 § 4, 1988). The uncorrupted King County has banned fireworks, but Black Diamond, Enumclaw and Buckley allow them at certain times on Independence Day. Starting in Enumclaw, fireworks can only be legally lit between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m.
on July 4. SEATTLE — Fireworks will be sold in parts of Washington state starting Tuesday, June 28. But many cities and counties have banned the sale or use of fireworks. Here`s what you need to know before July 4th. According to the Washington State Patrol, 301 fireworks-related incidents were reported by various hospitals and fire departments in the state: 209 were injuries (88 of which were caused by holding fireworks while they were on) and 92 were fires. For Independence Day 2022, here are the rules for fireworks in the plateau area. (A searchable map is included in this online story.) No one may fire fireworks within 250 feet of the exterior of a fireworks stand, and fireworks must be affixed to the outside of all sides of the temporary stand with signs reading “No fireworks spill within 250 feet” outside all sides of the temporary stand with distinctive bold letters at least three inches high. (Ord. 1584 § 6, 1988). • Use only safe and legal fireworks; Rocket bottles, fireworks and missiles are illegal to buy, sell or unload under state law.
(However, it is legal to buy, sell, and unload them on tribal land.) An easy way to comply with the law is simply to buy fireworks in the city or any other area where you want to launch them. Below are the general rules on when fireworks can be put up for sale and unloaded in certain areas of Washington State: People can report online that fireworks are on between 6 p.m. Friday and Tuesday at 6 a.m. Here is a link. C. Violation of the prohibition on the reckless use or firing of fireworks will be punishable by imprisonment for up to one year and/or a fine of up to $5,000.