Fire pit rules in Kailua, HI — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
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 pits in Kailua fall under ROH Chapter 20, which adopts NFPA 1 (2021 edition) open burning provisions with City amendments. Any recreational, ceremonial, or decorative fire (including backyard fire pits near Kailua Beach rentals) requires written permission from the property owner and a letter to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (HFD) delivered at least 14 days before the event. On the day of burning, the operator must notify the HFD Fire Communication Center 15 minutes before lighting. Fuel must be clean, dry wood or charcoal, with no trash, leaves, or treated lumber. Fires must be constantly attended and fully extinguished before leaving.
Violators may be cited for unlawful open burning under Chapter 20; HFD may order immediate extinguishment and refer repeat offenders for misdemeanor prosecution with daily-accruing fines.
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