In 2004, Kenmore City Council adopted Ordinance Number 04-0204 prohibiting the sale, discharge or possession of any fireworks including those considered safe and sane fireworks (KMC 8.10.020). The ordinance became effective June 18, 2005. Nearby communities may have different regulations regarding personal fireworks, but personal fireworks are illegal in Kenmore.

The Kenmore Police Department has a zero tolerance policy regarding fireworks and will have emphasis patrols during the last week of June through the Fourth of July weekend and beyond if necessary, specifically for the detection and enforcement of fireworks violations. Anyone possessing or discharging fireworks, of any kind, will be arrested and the fireworks confiscated.

Fireworks offenses are misdemeanors with a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and/or $1,000 fine.

If you observe possession or discharge of fireworks in Kenmore, call 911 and report it immediately.

If you have any questions about the fireworks ban, you can call Kenmore City Hall at 398-8900.

We wish you a safe and happy Fourth of July.

Cliff Sether is the chief of police for the city of Kenmore.