Fire pit rules in Honolulu County, HI — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Honolulu regulates recreational fires and fire pits through ROH Chapter 20, which adopts NFPA 1 open burning rules with City modifications applied island-wide by the Honolulu Fire Department.
Recreational, decorative, and ceremonial fires on Oahu fall under open burning provisions of NFPA 1 Chapter 10 as adopted by ROH Chapter 20. Operators must obtain written permission from the property owner, submit a letter to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (the Fire Chief) at least 14 days before the event, and notify the HFD Fire Communication Center 15 minutes before ignition. The Fire Chief may impose size, fuel, setback, and attendance conditions and may prohibit burning during elevated fire weather. State Department of Health air quality rules apply concurrently.
Unpermitted recreational fires may be ordered extinguished and can trigger Fire Code citations, cost recovery for HFD response, and civil penalties under Chapter 20.
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