Fire Regulations in Olympia, WA (2026)
4 verified fire regulations for Olympia, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fireworks
In the City of Olympia, Washington, consumer fireworks cannot be sold or discharged at all. Selling them is a misdemeanor, and discharging them is a civil infraction. Display fireworks need a permit from the City Fire Marshal, and only small novelty devices such as snappers and party poppers can be sold and used at all times.
Fireworks Ban and Penalties in Olympia, Washington
Heavy RestrictionsOlympia Municipal Code § 9.48.160
D. Sales, possession and discharge of fireworks. 1. Small firework devices may be sold and used at all times. 2. Consumer fireworks shall not be sold or discharged in the city. ... F. Fireworks--Unlawful sales. Any person, firm or corporation selling consumer fireworks in the City at any time shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. ... H. Fireworks--Unlawful possession or discharge. It shall be unlaw...
Outdoor Burning
In the City of Olympia, Washington, Olympia Municipal Code § 13.12.080 makes it unlawful to burn garbage or refuse. Wastepaper, boxes, rubbish and debris, brush, grass, weeds and cuttings from trees, lawns or gardens are carved out: burning is allowed within the premises, or on the lot itself after a permit from the fire chief.
Outdoor Burning Rules in the City of Olympia, Washington
Some RestrictionsOlympia Municipal Code § 13.12.080
It is unlawful for any person to burn any garbage or refuse within the city; provided, however, that wastepaper, boxes, rubbish and debris, brush, grass, weeds and cuttings from trees, lawns or gardens may be burned within the premises or, upon obtaining a permit from the fire chief as provided by law, the same may be burned upon the lot upon which the premises is located.
Smoke Detectors
In the City of Olympia, Washington, OMC 16.04.410(B) requires an approved smoke detector in every mobile/manufactured home not constructed to HUD standards. The detector must conform to Building Code Standard No. 43-6 and be mounted on or near the ceiling, centrally located in the corridor or area giving access to sleeping rooms.
Olympia WA Smoke Detectors in Mobile and Manufactured Homes
Light RestrictionsOlympia Municipal Code § 16.04.410
A. The owner or the installer of the mobile/manufactured home(s) must obtain an installation permit from the City Community Planning and Development Department before installing mobile homes that will be used as a residence in a mobile home park. ... B. Smoke Detectors. All mobile/manufactured homes not constructed to HUD standards shall have or be provided with an approved smoke detector, conf...
Propane Storage
In the City of Olympia, Washington, bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gas, meaning single or multiple containers greater than 500 gallons water capacity, is prohibited in every use zone except UW urban waterfront, LI-C light industrial commercial and I industrial districts. Olympia Municipal Code § 16.32.070 sets those areas for Chapter 61 of the International Fire Code.
Olympia WA Bulk Propane Storage Zone Limits
Significant RestrictionsOlympia Municipal Code § 16.32.070
The areas referred to in Chapter 61 of the International Fire Code where the bulk storage (single or multiple containers greater than 500 gallons water capacity) of liquefied petroleum gas is prohibited are established as follows: All use zones as described in the zoning ordinance of the city, except UW urban waterfront districts, LI-C light industrial commercial districts and I industrial dist...
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