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The Fire Prevention Branch office in Hilo and Kona is not staffed at all times during normal business hours. To assure that your questions and concerns are properly addressed, please make an appointment for all issues that requires you to speak to an inspector in person.
To make an appointment, please call:
- Hilo: 808-932-2911
- Kona: 808-323-4760
Responsibilities
The Fire Prevention Branch responsibilities are listed below.
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Code Enforcement: Conducting fire & life safety inspections of new and existing buildings and structures. Conduct maintenance inspections of all building used as a place of business. See fire code information below.
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Plan Review and Inspections: Review plans and specifications for proposed buildings and structures; witness acceptance testing on all fire protections systems; conduct inspections of buildings prior to certificate of occupancy.
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Public Education: Conduct fire and life safety educational classes.
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Investigation: Investigate the origin and cause of fires within the County of Hawaiʻi, as well as investigate public complaints of fire, life safety and hazardous conditions.
These responsibilities are established in Title 10 Chapter 132 of the Hawaiʻi Revised Statues.
Fireworks Rules and Ordinances are established under Title 10 Chapter 132D of the Hawaiʻi Revised Statues, and Chapter 14 Article 5 of the Hawaiʻi County Code.
Permit Fee Schedule
Pursuant to Chapter 17, Section 1.12.8 of the Hawaiʻi County Code 2016 Edition as Amended, the Following Permit Fee Schedule is in Effect.
| Permit Type | Fee Details |
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| Application of Flammable Finishes (Spray Booth) | $200 Annual Fee for Each 43.1.1.4 Permit |
| Carnival or Fair Permit | $200 Fee for Each 10.14.1 Carnival or Fair Permit |
| Farmers Market, Open Market, and Flea Market Permit |
Bi-annual Permit Fee: $100 for Each 10.14.1, Farmers Market, Open Market, and Flea Market Permit |
| Flammable and Combustible Liquids Tank Permit |
$200 One-Time Fee (For installation or removal of tanks greater than 60 gallons) |
| Places of Assembly Permit |
$200 Annual Fee for Each 20.1.1.1 Permit (For assemblies of 300 occupants or greater) |
| Tents and Temporary Structures Permit |
$50 Fee for Each Permit (For tents >700sq ft / Christmas tree tent / Fireworks tent) |
| Fire Alarm Systems Acceptance Test |
Initial Inspection Fee: None Subsequent Inspection Fees: 1-100 devices or appliances: $100 101-250 devices or appliances: $150 More then 250 devices or appliances: $200 |
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Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems for Commercial Cooking Equipment Installation and/or removal |
Initial Inspection Fee: None Subsequent Inspection Fee: $100 |
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Water Based Fire Protection Systems Acceptance Test for Automatic Sprinkler System, Standpipe System, and Private Fire Hydrants |
Initial Inspection Fee: None Subsequent Inspection Fee: $100 |
| Fireworks |
Display: $110 Fireworks: $25 Cultural: $25 |