Backyard recreational and ceremonial fires in East Honolulu are open burning under the Honolulu Fire Code and require owner permission, a 14-day advance letter to the fire department, and a 15-minute pre-light notification; the person who ignites and maintains the fire is responsible for it.
East Honolulu falls under the Fire Code of the City and County of Honolulu (Revised Ordinances of Honolulu Chapter 20). ROH Section 10.11.1.1 treats backyard recreational fires as open burning and requires written permission from the property owner, a letter to the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) at least 14 days before the event, and notification of the Honolulu Fire Department's Fire Communication Center (FCC) 15 minutes before lighting. Section 10.11.1.2 makes the person igniting and maintaining the fire responsible for it. Private incineration is prohibited under State health laws (Section 10.11.1.3). Open burning may be banned outright if the AHJ deems it a hazard.
Fire Code violations carry a fine of up to $1,000 or up to one year imprisonment, or both, under ROH Chapter 20.
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