Fire Regulations in Federal Way, WA (2026)
3 verified fire regulations for Federal Way, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fireworks
Federal Way bans possessing, using, selling, or discharging fireworks of any kind within city limits under FWRC 6.63.050, backed by a $300 civil infraction fine. Only a state-licensed pyrotechnic operator working under a city public display permit may set off fireworks, and reckless use creating serious injury risk is a gross misdemeanor.
Federal Way Fireworks Possession and Use Ban
Heavy RestrictionsFWRC 6.63.050
(1) Except as authorized by state license and a city public display permit granted pursuant to this chapter and RCW 70.77.260 (public display) or RCW 70.77.311 (use by group or individual for religious or other specific purpose on approved date and at approved location), it is unlawful for any person to possess, use, sell, discharge or explode fireworks of any kind within the city. Violation of...
Smoke Detectors
Federal Way enforces WAC 51-51-0314 via FWRC 13.22. Smoke alarms required in every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on every floor. CO detectors required per RCW 19.27.530 in all dwellings.
Federal Way Smoke and CO Detector Requirements
Heavy RestrictionsWash. Rev. Code § 19.27.530 - Carbon monoxide alarms required
the building code council shall adopt rules requiring that all buildings classified as residential occupancies, as defined in the state building code in chapter 51-54 WAC, but excluding owner-occupied single-family residences legally occupied before July 26, 2009, be equipped with carbon monoxide alarms. (2)(a) The building code council may phase in the carbon monoxide alarm requirements on a s...
Propane Storage
Federal Way regulates residential propane and LP-gas installations through the adopted International Residential Code, which points installers to NFPA 58 and NFPA 54 rather than the general fuel-gas chapter of the IRC. Any LP-gas tank, line, or appliance hookup on a one- or two-family home must meet those national standards, and the work requires a building permit reviewed by the Federal Way building division.
Federal Way Propane and LP-Gas Rules
Some RestrictionsFWRC 13.22.020
The 2021 Edition of the International Residential Code (IRC) as published by the International Code Council (ICC) is hereby adopted by reference pursuant to Chapter 19.27 RCW and Chapter 51-51 WAC, with the following additions, deletions, and exceptions; provided, that Chapters 11 and 25 through 43 of this code are not adopted; that energy conservation construction is regulated by Chapter 51-11...
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