Fire Regulations in Kailua, HI (2026)
6 verified fire regulations for Kailua, Hawaii, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pit Rules
Kailua residents may use fire pits for recreational or ceremonial fires, but each event requires advance written permission from the property owner, a 14-day letter to the Honolulu Fire Department, and a 15-minute pre-ignition call to HFD Fire Communication Center.
Fire Pit and Recreational Fire Rules
Some RestrictionsFireworks
Consumer fireworks such as aerial shells, fountains, and sparklers are prohibited citywide in Kailua. Only licensed display fireworks and permitted firecrackers tied to cultural or religious events are allowed under ROH Chapter 20, Article 6.
Fireworks Regulations
Heavy RestrictionsBrush Clearance
Kailua property owners in or adjacent to hazardous fire areas, such as the Maunawili and Olomana foothills, must clear flammable vegetation within 30 feet of structures and may be required to extend clearance to 100 feet when HFD designates heightened risk.
Brush and Vegetation Clearance
Some RestrictionsOutdoor Burning
Outdoor burning in Kailua is heavily restricted. Imu and cooking fires require a 15-minute advance call to HFD; recreational and ceremonial burning requires a 14-day advance letter, and State DOH open-burning permits may also apply.
Outdoor Burning Rules
Heavy RestrictionsWildfire Zones
Honolulu does not publish a formal wildfire zone map but designates Hazardous Fire Areas through HFD under ROH Chapter 20 and NFPA 1. Parts of Kailua adjoining the Ko'olau range and Maunawili can be designated during dry seasons.
Hazardous Fire Area Designations
Some RestrictionsPropane Storage
Residential and commercial propane storage in Kailua is regulated through ROH Chapter 20's adoption of NFPA 1 Ch. 69 and NFPA 58. Permits are required, and aggregated containers of 125 gallons water capacity or more need plan review.
Propane (LP-Gas) Storage Rules
Some RestrictionsLooking for Honolulu County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Kailua city rules.
Fire Regulations in Honolulu County →