Washington Administrative Code

(1) A pyrotechnic operator is prohibited from conducting a public display of fireworks without a general display license under WAC 212-17-250. Each operator does not need a general display license if he or she is shooting displays for a company that has a general display license.…

(1) Application for license must be made on forms prepared by the state fire marshal and must be accompanied by the annual license fee.(2) Every applicant for a pyrotechnic operators license must:(a) Take and pass a written examination administered by the state fire marshal or th…

(1) Upon receipt of application and license fee, the state fire marshal will cause an investigation to be made as to the experience and competency of the applicant to conduct and supervise a public or proximate display of fireworks in a safe manner. The investigation will include…

(1) Renewal of pyrotechnic operator's licenses begins January 2nd of each calendar year for those operator licenses that will expire January 31st. The renewal application must:(a) Be on forms provided by the state fire marshal.(b) Provide evidence of experience within the past th…

(1) The pyrotechnic operator is responsible for:(a) Properly setting up the fireworks public display in accordance with the rules and regulations of the state fire marshal.(b) Determining that all the mortars and set pieces are properly installed and that the proper safety precau…

(1) Application for a general display license must be made on forms provided by the state fire marshal.(2) The application for a general display license to hold public displays of fireworks will be accompanied by:(a) The prescribed license fee for a general display license; and(b…

(1) Persons desiring to hold a public display of fireworks will secure a general display license from the state fire marshal.(2) Penalties for violations of this section are provided in WAC 212-17-515.[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.77.250. WSR 15-22-082, § 212-17-260, filed 11/3/15…

(1) A permit issued by the authority having jurisdiction is required before conducting any type of public fireworks display.(2) Application for local permit must be made at least ten calendar days before the public fireworks display.(3) When applying for permit, the applicant mus…

The authority having jurisdiction to whom the application for permit is made must:(1) Make, or cause to be made, investigation of site of the proposed display for the purpose of determining if the fireworks will be of such a character or so located as to be hazardous to property …

No public display of fireworks will be allowed where the discharge, failure to fire, faulty firing, or fallout of any fireworks or other objects would endanger persons, buildings, structures, forests, brush, or other grass covered land. This includes, but may not be limited to, w…

(1) The intent of this part is to provide requirements for clearances upon which the authority having jurisdiction will base its approval of an outdoor fireworks display site.(2) Where added safety precautions have been taken, or particularly favorable conditions exist, the autho…

(1) After every public display, it will be the responsibility of the licensed pyrotechnic operator in charge of the display to submit a written report to the state fire marshal, within ten days following the display, covering:(a) A brief report of any duds, defective shells, with…

(1) Licensees are authorized to transport the class and quantity of fireworks for which they have a license to possess from the point of acceptance from a licensed source to an approved storage facility or use site.(2) Transportation will be in accordance with the regulations of …

(1) No common carrier, as defined in RCW 81.29.010, will deliver fireworks from an out-of-state shipper to any person or firm within this state without first determining:(a) That the person or firm possesses an importer's license, issued by the state fire marshal to receive them;…

(1) Storage of fireworks must be free from any condition which increases or may cause an increase of the hazard or menace of fire or explosion or which may obstruct, delay or hinder, or may become the cause of any obstruction, delay or hindrance, to the prevention or extinguishme…

(1) Any person storing fireworks must have a license for the possession (manufacturer, wholesaler, importer, retailer, display) and, in addition, a permit from the authority having jurisdiction for the storage site.(2) If temporary storage is required outside the authority having…

(1) Permanent fireworks storage is:(a) Subject to this chapter when the period of time of storage is other than, or longer than that specified for temporary storage under WAC 212-17-446.(b) Subject to the International Fire Code, the International Building Code, and local ordinan…

(1) Temporary storage associated with retail fireworks sales meeting the requirements of this section may only be from June 13th through July 31st and from December 12th through January 10th of the following year.(2) A temporary storage, structure or location must be authorized a…

(1) These rules establish civil penalty criteria for violations of chapter 70.77 RCW and this chapter.(2) Each separate instance of noncompliance with chapters 70.77 RCW and/or 212-17 WAC will be considered a separate violation.(3) For the purpose of determining separate instance…

The state fire marshal may deny, suspend, or revoke a license: (1) Upon receiving evidence that any appointee has failed to comply or no longer complies with any requirement or provision of law or this chapter. The following process must be used:(a) The state fire marshal must gi…

(1) The state fire marshal may impose a different penalty than the standard penalties outlined in WAC 212-17-515 based on the following mitigating or aggravating circumstances:(a) Mitigating circumstances are those that may result in fewer days of suspension or a lower monetary p…

(1) Local fire authorities will have the authority to issue civil penalty citations for violations of chapters 70.77 RCW and/or 212-17 WAC.(2) A citation may impose a penalty or provide a warning.(3) After issuing the citation notice, the citation will be forwarded to the state f…

(1) Any person may request a hearing regarding the assessment of a civil penalty.(2) Hearings requests will be filed with the office of the state fire marshal within fourteen days from the date of the service of civil penalty.(3) Any person who requests a hearing will be entitled…

(1) The state fire marshal will provide an opportunity for a person to informally discuss a civil penalty that has been assessed against them.(2) An informal conference may be requested prior to a request for a formal hearing; however, a formal hearing must be requested within tw…

(1) A person may request a formal hearing at any time before or after an informal conference, as long as the twenty-eight day period for requesting a hearing has not lapsed.(2) The office of the state fire marshal will arrange for a hearings officer to conduct the formal hearing …

(1) The assessment of penalty adjustments for amounts other than those set by chapter 70.77 RCW will be done only by the state fire marshal through a hearings process either formally or informally.(2) The assessment of penalties for not being in conformance with chapters 70.77 RC…

(1) The penalty must be paid to the state fire marshal immediately after an order assessing a civil penalty becomes final by operation of law or on an appeal.(2) The attorney general may bring an action in the name of the Washington state patrol, through the state fire marshal, i…

WAC - LiteralDescription1st violation2nd offense or aggravating factors to increase penalty3rd offense or aggravating factors to increase penalty 212-17-045 (2) and (3)Possession of an EPCD without a written management plan.Warning to $250$500 $1,000 212-17-045(4)Improper use of …

The purpose of this regulation is to adopt recognized standards for the protection of life against the cause and spread of fire and fire hazards pursuant to RCW 18.46.110, with respect to all facilities to be licensed by the department of social and health services and maintained…

The following definitions shall apply to this regulation:(1) "Maternity home" means any home, place, hospital or institution in which facilities are maintained for the care of four or more women, not related by blood or marriage to the operator, during pregnancy or during or with…

This regulation applies to all facilities licensed or subject to licensure as child birth centers by the department of social and health services.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.46.110. WSR 80-15-077 (Order FM 80-1), § 212-44-010, filed 10/20/80; Order FM-77-3, § 212-44-010, filed 1…

All facilities licensed as child birth centers shall comply with the provisions of this regulation.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.46.110. WSR 80-15-077 (Order FM 80-1), § 212-44-015, filed 10/20/80; Order FM-77-3, § 212-44-015, filed 12/8/77.]

The licensing agency, upon receipt of an application for a license or at least thirty days before the expiration date of an existing license, shall submit to the state fire marshal in writing, a request for an inspection. The state fire marshal or his authorized representative sh…

Upon the completion of the inspection, if the facility is in reasonable compliance with the applicable standards, a notice of approval for licensing shall be forwarded to the licensing agency.[Order FM-77-3, § 212-44-025, filed 12/8/77.]

A facility aggrieved by the corrective orders of the state fire marshal or his authorized representative may appeal to the state fire marshal within five days of the order. If the state fire marshal confirms the order, it shall remain in force.[Order FM-77-3, § 212-44-030, filed …

Approvals are issued or denied on the basis of the applicant's compliance with the state fire marshal's minimum fire and life safety standards. The enforcement of local fire and building codes is the responsibility of the respective fire and building officials.[Statutory Authorit…

The following standards shall be applicable to all child birth centers built or licensed after the effective date of this regulation.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.46.110. WSR 80-15-077 (Order FM 80-1), § 212-44-040, filed 10/20/80; Order FM-77-3, § 212-44-040, filed 12/8/77.]

(1) New construction or major remodeling shall comply with the Group B, Division 2 requirements of the 1976 Uniform Building Code. This classification is advisory, but not binding on local building officials charged with the administration and enforcement of the State Building Co…

No construction in either modernization or renovation projects shall diminish the fire safety features of the facility below the level of new construction, as required elsewhere in this regulation. Alterations or installations of new building services equipment shall be accomplis…

Any addition shall be separated from any existing nonconforming structure as required in Table 5B of the Uniform Building Code.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.46.110. WSR 80-15-077 (Order FM 80-1), § 212-44-055, filed 10/20/80; Order FM-77-3, § 212-44-055, filed 12/8/77.]

All child birth centers shall be so designed, constructed, maintained and operated as to minimize the possibility of a fire emergency endangering the residents or patients. The protection of residents or patients from fire shall be provided by appropriate arrangement of facilitie…

(1) Not less than two exits shall be accessible from every part of each floor being used for birth services or uses incidental thereto, including floor levels below the street floor.(2) Exits shall be remote from each other and shall be arranged to minimize the possibility that b…

Every stairway, elevator shaft, light and ventilation shaft, chute, and other opening between stories shall be enclosed or protected to prevent the spread of fire or smoke from one floor to another.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.46.110. WSR 80-15-077 (Order FM 80-1), § 212-44-069, …

At least one approved fire extinguisher suitable for use on fires in ordinary combustibles shall be provided on each floor level. Additional fire extinguishers may also be required due to area, travel distance or special hazards.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.46.110. WSR 80-15-077 …

(1) Illumination of the means of egress shall be continuous during the time that conditions of occupancy require that the means of egress be available for use.(2) Automatic emergency lighting shall be provided and so arranged as to provide the required illumination automatically …

Any area used for general storage, and boiler or furnace rooms shall be separated from other parts of the building by construction having a fire-resistance rating conforming to the general construction requirements of the building type.Central heating plants and other fuel-burnin…

Every child birth center shall have an electrically supervised manual fire alarm system. Operation of any fire alarm activating device shall automatically, without delay, accomplish general alarm indication and sound an audible alarm throughout the building or affected portion th…

The administration of every child birth center shall have in effect and available to all supervisory personnel written copies of a plan for the protection of all persons in the event of fire and for their evacuation to areas of refuge and from the building when necessary. All emp…

Every required automatic sprinkler system, fire detection and alarm system, exit lighting, fire door and other item of equipment required by this regulation or the applicable building and/or fire code shall be continuously maintained in proper operating condition. Equipment shall…

If any provision of this regulation or its application to any person is held invalid, the remainder of the regulation or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.46.110. WSR 80-15-077 (Order FM 80-1), § 212-44…