Fireworks: East Honolulu vs Urban Honolulu
How do fireworks rules compare between East Honolulu, HI and Urban Honolulu, HI?
East Honolulu and Urban Honolulu have similar restriction levels.
East Honolulu, HI
Honolulu County
Honolulu's Fireworks Control ordinance (ROH Article 6) bans possession or use of consumer fireworks, aerial devices, and display fireworks citywide, with narrow exceptions: firecrackers are allowed only with a permit on New Year's, Fourth of July, Chinese New Year, and approved cultural events.
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Honolulu County
In Urban Honolulu, fireworks are controlled by ROH Chapter 20 Article 6 sections 20-6.1 through 20-6.14, licensing display and firecracker operators while banning consumer aerial devices.
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| Fact | East Honolulu | Urban Honolulu |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | ROH Sec. 20-6.2; 20-6.13 | - |
| Consumer Fireworks | Banned (sparklers, fountains, aerials) | - |
| Firecracker Permit | $25, up to 5,000, 10 days advance | - |
| State Law | HRS Chapter 132D | - |
| Code | - | ROH 20-6.1 to 20-6.14 |
| Display permit | - | Sec. 20-6.12 |
| Firecracker permit | - | Sec. 20-6.13 |
| License | - | Sec. 20-6.4 importers/sellers |
| Consumer aerials | - | Banned |
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East Honolulu FAQ
Are sparklers and fountains legal in East Honolulu?
No. Sparklers, fountains, ground spinners, and similar consumer fireworks are unlawful to possess or use under ROH Section 20-6.2(a); only permitted firecrackers and licensed display fireworks are allowed.
How many firecrackers can a permit cover, and when?
Each $25 firecracker permit allows up to 5,000 individual firecrackers, usable only during the New Year's, Chinese New Year, Fourth of July, or approved cultural-use windows set in ROH Section 20-6.13.
Urban Honolulu FAQ
Can I light aerial fireworks on New Year's Eve in Waikiki?
No. Consumer aerial devices are prohibited under Article 6. Only licensed display permit holders may launch aerial fireworks, and only within approved sites and time windows.
What does a Urban Honolulu firecracker permit allow?
Section 20-6.13 permits let an individual set off a limited quantity of firecrackers during authorized windows such as New Year's and Chinese New Year, subject to purchase from licensees and safety rules.
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