Everett, WA Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- EMC 16.60.090(A)
- Sale
- Prohibited citywide, EMC 16.60.105
- Possession
- Prohibited, $250 infraction
- Exception
- Licensed public display only
- Enforcement
- Fire marshal, peace-officer powers
Summary
Everett bans the sale, possession, and discharge of fireworks within city limits: consumer fireworks are allowed only for licensed public displays or narrow permitted religious or private uses, with violations ranging from $250 infractions to gross misdemeanors.
No person may discharge fireworks at any place within the city limits of Everett except as authorized by this chapter; provided, that consumer fireworks and such audible ground devices as firecrackers, salutes and chasers may be purchased and/or used by religious organizations or private organizations or persons if purchased from a licensed manufacturer, importer, or wholesaler for use on prescribed dates and locations, for religious or specific purposes, upon obtaining a permit therefor from the city fire marshal or fire marshal's designee pursuant to EMC 16.60.030(B).
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 4194-26, passed July 29, 2026).
Full Breakdown
EMC 16.60.090(A) bars discharging fireworks anywhere in Everett except as authorized by Chapter 16.60, though religious or private organizations may use consumer fireworks and audible ground devices like firecrackers on prescribed dates with a fire marshal's permit. EMC 16.60.105 separately bans all fireworks sales in the city (a gross misdemeanor), and EMC 16.60.140 bans possession of any class of fireworks (a $250 nontraffic infraction). Public displays require a fire marshal permit, a surety bond or insurance, and a state-licensed pyrotechnic operator under EMC 16.60.030 and 16.60.100.
Violations & Fines
Discharge and possession are nontraffic infractions carrying a $250 fine plus state public safety assessments (EMC 16.60.090, 16.60.140); selling fireworks without a permit is a gross misdemeanor under EMC 16.60.105.
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