WAC 212-17-21513   Retailers of fireworks -- Stand use and construction.  (1) Fireworks may be sold from:

     (a) A permanent structure which meets provisions of WAC 212-17-21505(3).

     (b) Temporary, stable structures made from wood, metal, fiberglass or other material. Any temporary fireworks retail stand greater than four hundred square feet shall meet the requirements of a permanent structure, except tents or canopies as defined in the International Fire Code.

     (c) Tents, canopies, or structures utilizing temporary membrane material. All tents, canopies or temporary membrane materials structures shall be made from fire retardant material or treated with a fire retardant as identified in the International Fire Code. Any tent, canopy or temporary membrane material structure falling within the scope of the International Fire Code shall comply with those requirements. When those requirements are in conflict with other provisions of these rules, the more restrictive provisions shall apply.

     (2) Battery powered equipment, electrical equipment and electrical cords which are used in conjunction with a retail fireworks stand or a temporary storage structure or location must be listed by a recognized laboratory and used in accordance with that listing. If electrical power is supplied by an extension cord, the size of the cord, the length of the cord and the amperage and the voltage supplied shall be in compliance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code, current edition. The cord shall be protected as necessary from "drive-over" and other physical damage. No additional permits from a city or county or state official having jurisdiction shall be required for these temporary uses except as specified in subsection (5) of this section.

     (3) All heating units shall be listed by a recognized testing laboratory and shall be used in accordance with the listing. Heating sources shall have "tip-over" and temperature overheat protection. All heating devices shall have sealed type elements (i.e., oil filled or water filled radiator type). Open flame heating devices are prohibited.

     (4) Generators which use combustible fuel and which are at least twenty feet from the retail fireworks stand or the temporary fireworks storage structure shall be allowed. Generator fuel shall be limited to not more than five gallons and stored at least twenty feet from all stands.

     (5) Compliance with the National Electrical Code, current edition, shall be required for all new, permanent electrical installations, including temporary power drops, subject to possible permit fees.

     (6) Retail sales of fireworks and other products which are holiday related shall be from buildings used for no other purpose.



[Statutory Authority: Chapters 43.43 and 70.77 RCW. 05-12-033, § 212-17-21513, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/24/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.77.250 and chapters 70.77 and 43.43 RCW. 98-04-007, § 212-17-21513, filed 1/23/98, effective 2/23/98.]