Section 212-17-235. Pyrotechnic operators—Responsibility.

(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 precautions have been taken to ensure the safety of persons and property.

(c) Having 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.

(d) Refusing to fire any fireworks that are deemed by him/her to be unsafe or where its discharge might jeopardize life or property.

(e) Strictly observing the provisions of chapter 70.77 RCW and this chapter.

(2) Penalties for violations of this section are provided in WAC 212-17-515.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.77.250. WSR 15-22-082, § 212-17-235, filed 11/3/15, effective 1/1/16. Statutory Authority: Chapters 43.43 and 70.77 RCW. WSR 05-12-033, § 212-17-235, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/24/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.77 RCW. WSR 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. WSR 82-22-068 (Order FM 82-10), § 212-17-235, filed 11/2/82.]

RCW 70.77.250. WSR 15-22-082, § 212-17-235, filed 11/3/15, effective 1/1/16. Statutory Authority: Chapters 43.43 and 70.77 RCW. WSR 05-12-033, § 212-17-235, filed 5/24/05, effective 6/24/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.77 RCW. WSR 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. WSR 82-22-068 (Order FM 82-10), § 212-17-235, filed 11/2/82.

Rules

212-17-515,