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All public display of fireworks shall conform to the following minimum standards and conditions:

(1) All public displays of fireworks must be planned, organized and discharged by a licensed pyrotechnician.

(2) A permit must be obtained from the Fire Marshal prior to any public display of fireworks. The permit shall include the name of the applicant and his/her address; the name of the pyrotechnician and his/her address; the exact location, date and time of the proposed display; the number, type and class of fireworks to be displayed; the manner in which the fireworks are being stored prior to the public display of fireworks; and shall include the name and address of the insurance company providing the bond required.

(3) A drawing shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal showing a plan view of the fireworks discharge site and the surrounding area within a 500-foot radius. The drawing shall include all structures, fences, barricades, streets, fields, streams and any other significant factors that may be subjected to ignition or that may inhibit firefighting capabilities.

(4) The Fire Marshal may require that a fire engine and two trained firefighters be on site from fireworks setup and through at least 30 minutes after the discharge of the fireworks for a minimum of four hours, billable to the entity holding the fireworks display.

(5) All combustible debris and trash shall be removed from the area of discharge for a distance of 300 feet in all directions.

(6) All unfired or undischarged fireworks shall be disposed of in a safe manner.

(7) A minimum of two 2A rated pressurized water fire extinguishers shall be at the fireworks discharge site.

(8) The permit may be immediately revoked at any time deemed necessary by the Fire Marshal due to any noncompliance, or weather conditions such as extremely low humidity or wind factor. The display may be canceled by accidental ignition of any form of combustible or flammable material in the vicinity due to falling debris from the display.

(9) Areas of public access shall be determined by the Fire Marshal and maintained in an approved manner.

(10) Public displays of fireworks undertaken by religious organizations or private organizations or persons pursuant to RCW 70.77.311 shall be limited to class C common fireworks and special fireworks as defined in RCW 70.77.131 and 70.77.136.

(11) A permit for a public display of fireworks must be applied for at least 45 days before the planned day of the public display. A public notice of any public display of fireworks must be published by the permit holder at least once 30 days or more prior to the intended display in a newspaper of general circulation in the City.

(12) The permit holder will pay the full-cost reimbursement for all time that the Fire Marshal spends on overseeing all aspects of the fireworks permitting, preparation and display. (Ord. 21-19 § 2 (Exh. A))