A. All fireworks stands shall be inspected and approved by the City’s Fire Marshal or designee. Temporary fireworks stands need not comply with all of the provisions of the City’s Building Code; provided, however, that all such temporary fireworks stands shall be erected under the supervision of the City’s Fire Marshal or designee, or in accordance with the specified standards of the City’s Fire Marshal or designee, including but not limited to the requirement that all temporary fireworks stands be constructed in a safe manner for both persons selling fireworks at the temporary fireworks stand and for potential customers of the temporary fireworks stand. In the event any fireworks stand is wired for and connected to electric power, then the wiring shall be approved by the City’s Fire Marshal or the Electrical Inspector or their designee to ensure compliance with Article 502-2(a), Class II, Div. I of the N.E.C. or successor regulations.

B. No temporary fireworks stand shall be located within 50 feet of any other building or structure constructed entirely or partially of combustible materials or with unprotected openings, nor within 20 feet of any building or structure constructed entirely of noncombustible materials, nor within 100 feet of any gas station, oil storage tank or premises where flammable liquids are kept or stored.

C. Each fireworks stand must have at least two exits, which shall be unobstructed at all times.

D. Each fireworks stand shall have in readily accessible places two or more extinguishers approved by the City’s Fire Marshal or designee, and a two-gallon pail of water.

E. All weeds, grass and combustible materials shall be cleared from the location of a fireworks stand and the surrounding area, a distance of not less than 20 feet measured from the exterior walls on each side of the fireworks stand.

F. No smoking shall be permitted in or near a fireworks stand and fireworks stands shall be posted with “No Smoking” signs with letters at least two inches in height, in conspicuous places on all four sides of the fireworks stand. Each temporary fireworks stand or fireworks display within a permanent structure where fireworks are displayed and offered for sale shall have at least one adult in attendance at all times during which fireworks are available for sale.

G. All unsold stock and accompanying litter shall be removed from the vicinity of the fireworks stand by 12:00 noon on July 5th of any year, and shall be stored and/or disposed of as provided in Chapter 212-17 WAC.

H. There shall be no discharging or igniting of fireworks within 100 feet of any fireworks stand.

I. No fireworks stand shall be located within 10 feet of a public sidewalk or street.

J. There shall be no sleeping in any fireworks stands, nor within any structure where fireworks are stored.

K. There shall be no matches, lighters, pressurized or nonpressurized propane, kerosene, gas, fuel oil lanterns, or similar devices, or other open flame devices stored, nor offered for sale in any fireworks stand, nor within any structure where fireworks are stored.

In the event that there are any conflicts between the provisions hereof and the provisions of Chapter 212-17 WAC, the more restrictive of the two shall control. [Ord. 742 § 1, 2020; Ord. 84 § 1, 1996.]