Spokane County, WA Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Unincorporated county
- All consumer fireworks banned
- State discharge window
- June 28-July 5 (RCW 70.77.395)
- County code
- Spokane County Code Ch. 3.17
- Max penalty
- $1,000 fine / 6 months jail
- Cities
- Set their own separate rules
Summary
Consumer fireworks are banned in unincorporated Spokane County under Spokane County Code Chapter 3.17: no sale, possession, or discharge is allowed, even on the state's June 28-July 5 window. Incorporated cities set their own rules.
Fireworks may be discharged only during the following days and times: On June 28th, between the hours of twelve o'clock noon and eleven o'clock p.m.; On June 29th to and including July 3rd... On July 4th, between the hours of nine o'clock a.m. and twelve o'clock midnight.
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Full Breakdown
Washington's RCW 70.77.395 sets statewide discharge periods (June 28-July 5 and New Year's Eve into New Year's Day), but RCW 70.77.395 also lets counties and cities ban or further restrict fireworks. Spokane County adopted a full prohibition years ago covering the unincorporated area, so the state window does NOT apply there. Individual cities (Spokane, Spokane Valley, Cheney, etc.) each have separate ordinances: some permit limited legal fireworks on specific dates, most ban aerial and explosive devices. Public display fireworks require a state license and local permit regardless of location.
Violations & Fines
Violating the county ban is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and/or up to six months in jail; each fireworks item can be a separate violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use fireworks on July 4th in unincorporated Spokane County?
Does the state discharge window apply everywhere?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Spokane County
How Spokane County compares: Cities Where Fireworks Are Banned or Heavily Restricted·Compare Spokane County to another location·View the Washington fire regulations overview
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