WAC 212-17-235   Pyrotechnic operators -- Responsibility.  The pyrotechnic operator shall be responsible for properly setting up the fireworks public display in accordance with the rules and regulations of the director of fire protection. He/she shall determine that all the mortars, set pieces, are properly installed and that the proper safety precautions have been taken to insure the safety of persons and property. He/she shall have charge of all activities directly related to handling, preparing and firing all fireworks at the public display, including fixing lifting charges and quick match as needed to aerial shells.

     The pyrotechnic operator shall refuse to fire any fireworks that are deemed by him/her to be unsafe or where its discharge might jeopardize life or property.



[Statutory Authority: Chapters 43.43 and 70.77 RCW. 05-12-033, § 212-17-235, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/24/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.77 RCW. 88-08-027 (Order FPS 88-01), § 212-17-235, filed 3/31/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.77.250 and chapter 48.48 RCW. 82-22-068 (Order FM 82-10), § 212-17-235, filed 11/2/82.]