City of Milton, WA

July 29th

FIREWORKS REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION

RCW 70.77 and WAC 212.17

1. Discharge Dates and Times

"State Legal" fireworks can be discharged in jurisdictions allowing and/or not restricting their use:

June 28^{th Between 12:00 Noon and 11:00 P.M.}

^{June 29th through July 3rd Between 9:00 A.M. and 11:00 P.M.}

^{July 4th Between 9:00 A.M. and 12:00 Midnight.}

^{July 5th Between 9:00 A.M. and 11:00 P.M.}

^{Dec. 31st Between 6:00 P.M. and 1:00 A.M.}

STATE LEGAL FIREWORKS

DESCRIPTION

SPARKLER:

Stick or wire coated with pyrotechnic composition that produces a shower of sparks upon ignition.

CYLINDRICAL FOUNTAIN:

Cylindrical tubes containing pyrotechnic composition. Upon ignition, a shower of colored sparks and sometimes a whistling effect are produced. This device may be provided with a spike for insertion into the ground (spike foundation) or a wood or plastic base for placing on the ground (base foundation).

CONE FOUNTAIN:

Cardboard or heavy paper cone containing pyrotechnic composition. The effect is the same as that of a cylindrical fountain.

ILLUMINATING TORCH:

Cylindrical tube containing pyrotechnic composition. Upon ignition, colored fire is produced.

WHEEL:

Pyrotechnic device attached to a post or tree by means of a nail. Each wheel may contain up to six driver units containing pyrotechnic composition. Upon ignition, the wheel revolves producing a shower of color, sparks and sometimes a whistling effect.

GROUND SPINNER:

Small device similar to a wheel in design and effect, placed on the ground and ignited. The rapidly spinning device produces a shower of sparks and color.

FLITTER SPARKLER:

Narrow paper tube containing pyrotechnic composition, which produces color and sparks upon ignition. This device does not have a fuse for ignition. The paper at one end of the tube is ignited to make the device function.

MINE/SHELL:

Heavy cardboard or paper tube attached to a wood or plastic base and containing pyrotechnic composition. Upon ignition, "stars" or other devices are propelled into the air. The tube remains on the ground.

COMBINATION ITEMS:

Firework devices containing a combination of two or more of the effects described in this section.

SMOKE DEVICE:

Tube or sphere containing pyrotechnic composition which, upon ignition, produces white or colored smoke as the primary effect.

HELICOPTER AERIAL SPINNER:

A tube containing pyrotechnic composition. A propeller or blade is attached which, upon ignition, lifts the rapidly spinning device into the air. A visible or audible effect is produced at the height of the flight.

ROMAN CANDLE:

Heavy paper or cardboard tube containing pyrotechnic composition. Upon ignition, up to ten "stars" (pellets of pressed pyrotechnic composition that burn with bright colors) are individually expelled at several-second intervals.

Check with the local authorities before discharging fireworks. For additional information or questions, contact your local jurisdiction.

FIREWORKS THAT ARE UNLAWFUL TO PURCHASE, POSSESS, OR DISCHARGE AT ANY TIME IN WASHINGTON STATE.

SKY ROCKET: Tubes that contain pyrotechnic composition. Sky rockets utilize a wooden stick for guidance and stability and rise into the air upon iginition. A burst of color or noise or both is produced at the height of flight.

CHASER: Small paper or cardoard tube that travels along the ground upon iginition. A whistling effect or other noise is often produced.

MISSILE-TYPE ROCKET: A device similar to a sky rocket in size, composition, and effect that uses fins rather than a stick for guidance.

FIRE CRACKER/SALUTES: Small, paper-wrapped or cardboard tube containing pyrotechnic composition. Upon iginition, noise and a flash of light are produced.

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