Washington Pyrotechnic Insurance

We are glad to be a provider of very affordable pyrotechnic insurance to the state of Washington.  If you handle fireworks, flash-boxes, demolitions, explosions, squibs, blanks, and other pyrotechnic effects for the event, film, movie, entertainment industry, give us a call.

Accidents happen.  Covering your project properly is crucial when handing such volatile materials. Whether it is bodily injury or property damage, or some other important type of insurance policy – we are to help place you with the right carrier.

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State Fireworks Requirements

● Public Display License Required (Yes or No) If Yes, is there a fee? Depends upon location. 
● Commercial General Liability Insurance Coverage (Min per occurrence) 
● HazMat Transportation Insurance – DOT Compliant (1.4 – $1M / 1.3 $5M) 
● State Transportation Permit Required (Yes or No) 
● Worker Compensation Insurance – Statutory or Other 
● Import/Export License to bring products into the state (Yes or No) If Yes, is there a fee? YES 
● Wholesale License to purchase or sell products in the state (Yes or No) If Yes, is there a fee? YES 
● Registration of individuals authorized to represent License holder in the state (Yes or No) 
● Permit from Local AHJ for each display (Yes or No) – Fee dependent upon location. 
● Permit Filing Period for Local: How many days prior? 10 Days 
● Permit Filing Period for State: How many days? 10 Days 
● State Bond Required (Yes or No)
State Pyrotechnic Operator Requirements 
● Minimum Age: 18 
● Minimum of Documented displays: 6 (one must be within the last 12 MO) 
● Minimum Experience: 1 Training Class 
● Letters of Recommendation (Yes or No) If Yes, How many and from whom 2 from Industry Professionals 
● Written Test Required (Yes or No) If Yes, how often? Once 
● Minimum Passing Score: 80% 
● New Operator License Fee ($ Amount) $10.00 
● Renewal Operator License Fee ($ Amount) $10.00 
● Renewal Period for Licensed Operator Yearly

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CONSUMER FIREWORKS

Specifically permitted   As defined by DOT not specifically prohibited (see below) unless prohibited by local ordinance. 

Specifically prohibited   Firecrackers, skyrockets, salutes, chasers, and bottle rockets

Selling period Noon June 28 to 9 pm July 5 and Noon December 27 to 11pm Dec. 31  Noon

Discharge period:   June 28 – 11pm July 5 and 6pm December 31 to 1am January 1 

Sales      State Fire Marshal shall prepare an annual list of permitted items.  Sales locations and safety precautions specified in law.  Employee’s minimum age 18 years.  Sales prohibited to persons under 16 years of age.

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Films shot in Washington include:

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992)
House of Games (1987)
Dante’s Peak (1997)
The Journey of Natty Gann (1985)
Ruggles of Red Gap (1935)
First Blood (1982)
Harry and the Hendersons (1987)
This Boy’s Life (1993)
Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)

The easiest thing to do is call us and start a conversation.

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