Snohomish County, WA Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Legal discharge day
- July 4 only, 9am-11:59pm
- New Year's Eve
- Not permitted in county
- Ban zone
- SW unincorporated county
- Exempt
- Novelties and sparklers
- Penalty
- Class 1 civil infraction (~$500)
Summary
In unincorporated Snohomish County, consumer fireworks may be discharged only from 9:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on July 4, and only outside designated 'no fireworks' areas. Southwest unincorporated county is a total ban zone. Novelties and sparklers are exempt.
(2) Except as otherwise provided by law, no consumer fireworks shall be discharged except: (a) From 9:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on the 4th day of July of each year. (b) In areas not designated as a "no fireworks" area created under SCC 30.53A.728 and listed in SCC 30.53A.726. (c) Fireworks under the classification of novelty or sparklers.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through legislation passed August 12, 2026).
Full Breakdown
County code is stricter than Washington state law. Statewide (RCW 70.77.395) discharge is permitted across late June and July plus New Year's Eve, but SCC 30.53A.722 limits unincorporated Snohomish County to July 4 (9:00 a.m.-11:59 p.m.) only, with no New Year's window. Discharge is banned entirely in the designated 'no fireworks' areas listed in SCC 30.53A.726 (including southwest unincorporated county). Retail sale runs noon June 28 to noon July 5, but county sales rules have been tightened by later ordinance. Novelties and sparklers are exempt from the discharge restriction. Incorporated cities set their own rules.
Violations & Fines
Any violation of SCC 30.53A.722 is a class 1 civil infraction under SCC 30.53A.400, punishable as provided by chapter 10.70 SCC (typically a $500 penalty).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I set off fireworks on New Year's Eve in unincorporated Snohomish County?
Are firecrackers and rockets legal?
Sources & Official References
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