If you wish to discharge fireworks and you live inside the City of Orting,  the law permits safe use of consumer fireworks on the fourth of July and New Years Eve/Day only.  

Orting Municipal Code 5-7-1 states:

“5-7-1: RCW CHAPTER 70.77 ADOPTED AS MODIFIED:

 This applies to discharging "safe", consumer fireworks such as those sold at authorized fireworks stands in the parking lot of  grocery, or other stores within the city.

See this chart for help in determining what is legal and what is not:

https://www.wsp.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Consumer-Fireworks-Legal-in-Washington.pdf

UNSAFE fireworks are always prohibited by law unless you have a special permit or have received prior authorization from the State.  These types of fireworks are large and generally shoot up into the air by large tubes and are meant for fireworks shows.  Other unlawful types are fire crackers, bottle rockets, sparkler bombs, home made devices, dynamite, and "M-80" devices. 

The penalty for possessing  or discharging these items in the State of Washington range from being  a Misdemeanor to a Federal Offense.

WHEN CAN I LEGALLY DISCHARGE FIREWORKS?

If you reside within the city limits of Orting, Washington, Orting Municipal Code permits the SAFE use of CONSUMER fireworks on the following days of the year:

- On July 4th, from 12:01 am to 11:59 pm

- From six o'clock (6:00) P.M. on December 31 to one o'clock (1:00) A.M. on January 1 of the subsequent year.

If you reside outside the city limits of Orting, contact your local Police Department for laws that govern your location. 

DANGEROUS FIREWORKS are NEVER allowed, and in most cases, their use or possession is a criminal offense that could  result in arrest.  

This chart may help you determine which fireworks are generally allowed:

https://www.wsp.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Consumer-Fireworks-Legal-in-Washington.pdf

"Consumer fireworks" means: 

(as defined in RCW 70.77.136 includes the following devices manufactured in accordance with the American Pyrotechnics Association Standards outlined in WAC 212-17-021):

(a) Ground and hand-held sparkling devices;

(i) Wire sparkler/dipped stick;

(ii) Cylindrical fountain;

(iii) Cone fountain;

(iv) Illuminating torch;

(v) Wheel;

(vi) Ground spinner;

(vii) Flitter sparkler;

(viii) Toy smoke device;

(b) Aerial device;

(i) Helicopter, aerial spinner;

(ii) Roman candles;

(iii) Mine and shell devices;

(iv) Aerial shell kit, reloadable tube.

(c) Multiple tube fireworks devices - Cake. 

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 "Dangerous fireworks" means:

(a) Any firework in its originally manufactured form that meets the standards for a consumer firework as established in this chapter, that has been altered, modified, enhanced, manipulated, tampered, or disassembled.

(b) Fireworks that are examined or tested for compliance with standards established for consumer fireworks and determined to possess characteristics of design or construction that make such item unsafe for use by any person not specially qualified or trained in the use of fireworks. The determination may be made by:

(i) The consumer product safety commission;

(ii) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives;

(iii) State fire marshal's office; or 

(iv) Department of labor and industries.

(c) All fireworks designed and intended by the manufacturer to create the element of surprise upon the user. (d) Fireworks that explode upon impact or by friction, unless otherwise classified by the state fire marshal pursuant to this chapter.

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In addition, any fireworks that are home made, modified, or imported are prohibited by law.

 HOW DO I REPORT ILLEGAL FIREWORKS?

Residents of Orting, Fife, Milton, Roy, Ruston, Sumner, Tacoma, University Place, Lakewood, South Prairie and unincorporated Pierce County can report the illegal discharge of fireworks online at FireworksReport.com.

 To file a report online, complainants need to provide a valid address where the violation occurred, their name, and phone number. If the location of the fireworks complaint is not eligible for an online report, the complainant will be instructed to call the non-emergency line, 253-287-4455 or 800-562-9800.

 Information collected via FireworksReport.com or the non-emergency line is made available to law enforcement agencies electronically or over the radio.  Law enforcement agencies will determine the necessary response or if additional investigation is required.

 The public should call 911 to report emergencies resulting from fireworks, such as fires or injuries, or other life-threatening emergencies or in-progress crimes.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN IF I DISREGARD LAWS THAT PROHIBIT FIREWORKS?

Most violations of fireworks laws are criminal, and classified as a misdemeanor due to the danger they pose to property, people, and pets.    This means that you could be arrested for setting off dangerous fireworks, especially if they result in injury to others, or cause property damage.    In addition to a criminal charge, fireworks are subject to forfeiture,  and you may have to pay a hefty fine or restitution to pay for any property damage that you may cause.

Please be responsible with fireworks.  Your neighbors and their pets will thank you.