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Enter search keywords: Click to submit search: Main Menu Expand All \| Collapse All General Information Fire Marshal Overview State Fire Marshal’s Office Directory Organizational Chart Washington State Fallen Firefighters Memorial Fire Prevention & Safety Construction Plan Review Fire & Life Safety Inspections Fire Safe Cigarette Certification Program Fire Sprinkler Licensing Fireworks Licensing Fireworks Safety Information Novelty/Toy Like Lighters Fire Fatality Reporting Fire Service Training & Certification Firefighter Accreditation and Certification Basic Firefighter Reimbursement Program Fire Training Academy Hazardous Materials Training Large Fires & Mobilization All Risk Mobilization State Fire Defense Committee Mobilization Plan & Forms Wildland Fire Statistics Learn More	Fireworks Licensing · Program Overview Our mission is to enact and enforce rules as necessary to ensure a minimum statewide standard of safety concerning the sale, manufacture, import, use, storage, discharge, and display of fireworks in Washington State. Fireworks are used across this state and, indeed the nation, to celebrate special occasions and events year round. Unfortunately, many people don't understand the classifications of fireworks, or, more importantly, the recommended safety precautions. RCW 70.77 was established in conjunction with the fireworks industry to set state-wide standards regarding the purchase, possession, sale, and discharge of fireworks in the state of Washington. These guidelines, along with the Educational Campaign developed in cooperation with the fireworks industry, help to raise public awareness in how to better protect adults and children from fireworks-related injuries. Fireworks Regulations & Law Links: Regulation of Explosives - Federal Law 27-555 Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) State Explosives Law - Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 296-52 State Fireworks Law - Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 70.77 State Fireworks Rules - Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 212-17 Fireworks Ordinances by County & City Contact Information If you have any questions regarding fireworks ( enforcement, licensing, and/or general information), please contact either person below at any time, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Mr. Dan Johnson Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal Phone: 360.596.3913 dan.johnson@wsp.wa.gov Please note that some of the documents provided on this page are available in Adobe® PDF format only and will require the Adobe® Reader in order to view or print them from your Web browser. Back to Top	Quick Links Contact Information Enforcement Education Fireworks Training General Display License Importers, Wholesalers & Manufacturers NFPA Codes Licensing Forms Licensing Lists Public Safety Education Pyrotechnic Operators Regulations & Law Links Retail Fireworks Stand Celebrate Legally!