Fire pit rules in Urban Honolulu, HI — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Urban Honolulu residents using fire pits follow ROH Chapter 20, which adopts NFPA 1 open burning rules and is enforced by the Honolulu Fire Department through the consolidated city-county government.
Because Honolulu is a consolidated city and county, Urban Honolulu fire pit activity is governed by ROH Chapter 20, which adopts NFPA 1 Chapter 10 open burning provisions. Recreational, decorative, and ceremonial fires need written property owner permission, a letter to the Authority Having Jurisdiction at least 14 days before the event, and HFD Fire Communication Center notification 15 minutes before ignition. In dense urban neighborhoods the Fire Chief commonly conditions approvals on setbacks from structures, attended supervision, and readily available extinguishing equipment to prevent spread.
Fires without required notice or permission can be ordered extinguished, with citations issued under Chapter 20, HFD response cost recovery, and potential civil penalties.
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