Fire Regulations in Kaneohe, HI (2026)
6 verified fire regulations for Kaneohe, Hawaii, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pit Rules
In Kaneohe, backyard fire pits and recreational fires need written owner permission, a 14-day advance letter to the Honolulu Fire Department, and a 15-minute pre-ignition notification to the HFD Fire Communication Center under ROH Chapter 20.
Fire Pit and Recreational Fire Rules
Some RestrictionsFireworks
Consumer aerial fireworks are banned in Kaneohe. Only licensed display fireworks and permitted firecrackers tied to cultural or religious events are allowed under ROH Chapter 20, Article 6, with coordinated HFD and HPD enforcement around New Year's.
Fireworks Regulations
Heavy RestrictionsBrush Clearance
Kaneohe parcels along the Ko'olau foothills must maintain a 30-foot defensible space around structures and may be required by HFD to extend clearance up to 100 feet during drought or designated hazardous fire area status.
Brush and Vegetation Clearance
Some RestrictionsOutdoor Burning
Kaneohe prohibits trash burning and tightly restricts open burning. Cooking fires and imu need 15-minute HFD notice; recreational fires require a 14-day letter to AHJ; agricultural burns additionally need a State DOH Clean Air Branch permit.
Outdoor Burning Rules
Heavy RestrictionsWildfire Zones
Kaneohe has no published wildfire map, but HFD can designate Hazardous Fire Areas under ROH Chapter 20 during drought or trade-wind events, triggering expanded brush clearance, burn restrictions, and owner notification obligations.
Hazardous Fire Area Designations
Some RestrictionsPropane Storage
Kaneohe propane storage is governed by ROH Chapter 20's adoption of NFPA 1 Ch. 69 and NFPA 58. HFD permits are required; containers or aggregated capacity of 125 gallons water capacity or more need plan review and bollards if near vehicle traffic.
Propane (LP-Gas) Storage Rules
Some RestrictionsLooking for Honolulu County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Kaneohe city rules.
Fire Regulations in Honolulu County →