Section 5608.1 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 5608.1 FIREWORKS DISPLAY: The Fire Chief shall have the authority to adopt reasonable rules and regulations for the granting of permits for supervised public display of fireworks by the municipality, fair association, amusement parks, and other organizations. Every such display shall be handled by a competent operator approved by the Fire Chief. Every operator shall have first obtained a Washington State Pyrotechnic license pursuant to RCW 70.77.305 and WAC Chapter 212-17. The display shall be of such a character, and so located, discharged or fired as in the opinion of the Fire Chief after proper inspection, shall not be hazardous to property or endanger any person. Violation of this subsection shall constitute a civil infraction punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) for each violation.