Fireworks
Fireworks permits
Kittitas County recognizes the inordinately high risk to public
health and safety due to fire hazards resulting from the discharge
of fireworks. It is necessary to protect the public health and
safety by limiting the days upon which the sale and discharge of
Class C (common) fireworks can occur. All other
types of fireworks will require a permit from the Kittitas County
Fire Marshal's Office. Please contact the Fire Marshal's Office for
more information.
Fireworks discharge
Ignition or discharge of fireworks within unincorporated Kittitas
County is only legal each year during the following periods:
July 4th, 9 am - July 4th, 11:59 pm
December 31st, 9 am - January 1st, 1 am
Fireworks stand permits
The sale of Class C fireworks within unincorporated Kittitas
County is only legal each year during the following periods:
July 1st, 9 am - July 4th, 11 pm
December 31st, 9 am - 11 pm
A fireworks permit is required to operate a fireworks stand. A
complete permit application must be received on or before June 15
each calendar year.
Fireworks display permits
Fireworks displays require a permit from the Kittitas County Fire
Marshal. A fireworks display permit application must be received at
least 14 days prior to the date of display. Failure to submit a
complete application on time may result in the permit not being
issued due to time constraints.
Class C fireworks
The following are common Class "C" Fireworks.
- Firecrackers
- Bottle Rockets
- Whistling Bottle Rockets
- Fountains
- Ground and Aerial Spinners
- Spinning Wheels
- Sparklers
- Snakes
- Crackling Balls
- Smoke Bombs
Please note that Common Class "C" Fireworks contain less than
1.4G of explosive, and it is up to you, the purchaser to ensure that
the fireworks you buy comply with State Law and County Code. The
amount of explosive is indicated on the exterior of the firework.
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