Outdoor burning rules in East Honolulu, HI — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
All open burning in East Honolulu must comply with the Honolulu Fire Code: most categories require a letter to the fire department 14 days in advance and a 15-minute pre-light notice, and burning may be prohibited entirely when deemed a hazard.
East Honolulu is governed by the Fire Code of the City and County of Honolulu (Revised Ordinances of Honolulu, Chapter 20). ROH Section 10.11.1.1 lists the only permitted categories of open burning: cooking food (e.g., an imu), recreational/decorative/ceremonial fires, fires to abate a fire hazard, disease or pest control, firefighter training, disposal of dangerous materials, and residential bathing. Most categories require written owner permission and a letter to the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) at least 14 days prior, plus notification to the Honolulu Fire Department's Fire Communication Center (FCC) 15 minutes before lighting. Private incineration is prohibited by State health laws. Note that under Hawaii Department of Health Administrative Rules (HAR Chapter 11-60.1) agricultural and other open burning is separately regulated statewide.
Violations of the Fire Code 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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