Fireworks: Auburn vs Kent
How do fireworks rules compare between Auburn, WA and Kent, WA?
Auburn and Kent have similar restriction levels.
Auburn, WA
King County
All consumer fireworks banned year-round in Auburn under ACC 8.24, including sparklers. Fines up to $1,000 plus confiscation. Only licensed pro displays per RCW 70.77 are allowed.
View full Auburn rules →Kent, WA
King County
Kent bans the sale, possession, and discharge of all consumer fireworks within city limits under Kent City Code 13.05. Only professional displays licensed by the State Fire Marshal are permitted.
View full Kent rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Auburn | Kent |
|---|---|---|
| Status | All fireworks banned | - |
| Fine Range | Up to $1,000 | - |
| Sparklers | Illegal (no exception) | - |
| State Auth | RCW 70.77.395 | - |
| Code | ACC Chapter 8.24 | - |
| Consumer fireworks | - | Fully banned citywide |
| Authority | - | Kent City Code 13.05, RCW 70.77 |
| Minimum fine | - | 257 dollars civil infraction |
| Professional displays | - | State permit plus PSRFA approval |
| Enforcement | - | Heightened July 4 and New Year |
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Auburn FAQ
Are any fireworks legal in Auburn?
No. All consumer fireworks including sparklers are banned year-round under ACC 8.24. Only licensed professional displays permitted by Valley Regional Fire Authority are allowed.
Can I bring tribal fireworks into Auburn?
No. Fireworks purchased on Muckleshoot or Puyallup tribal lands are illegal the moment they enter Auburn city limits and will be confiscated with fines up to $1,000.
How do I report illegal fireworks?
Call Auburn Police non-emergency at (253) 288-2121. During enhanced enforcement around July 4, extra patrols are deployed and immediate citations are issued.
Kent FAQ
Can I use fireworks bought on tribal land in Kent?
No. Possession or discharge of any consumer fireworks within Kent city limits is illegal regardless of where they were purchased.
What should I do if neighbors set off fireworks?
Call the non-emergency police line at (253) 852-2121 or report via the MyKent app. Call 911 only if a fire or injury occurs.
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