Fire pit rules in East Honolulu, HI — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
East Honolulu follows the City and County of Honolulu Fire Code: recreational, decorative, or ceremonial open fires (including backyard fire pits and bonfires) require the property owner's written permission plus a letter submitted to the fire department at least 14 days before the event.
East Honolulu is an unincorporated community within the City and County of Honolulu, so the Fire Code of the City and County of Honolulu (Revised Ordinances of Honolulu, Chapter 20, Article 1) governs. Under ROH Section 10.11.1.1, fires for recreational, decorative, or ceremonial purposes require written permission from the property owner, a letter to the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) submitted at least 14 days before the event noting the date, time, and location, and notification to the Honolulu Fire Department's Fire Communication Center (FCC) 15 minutes before lighting. Open burning may be prohibited entirely when the AHJ determines a fire is a hazard. The person igniting and maintaining the fire is responsible for it under Section 10.11.1.2.
Fire Code violations are punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 or imprisonment of up to one year, or both, per ROH Chapter 20.
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