HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR070219ResidentsremindedoffireworkslawsrequiredpermitsforFourthofJulyTHE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
mqa MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: July 2, 2019
KAUA`I FIRE DEPARTMENT
KILIPAKI VAUGHAN, DEPUTY CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-4980
Fax (808) 241-6508
Residents reminded of fireworks laws, required permits for Fourth of July
LIHU`E — Kaua`i Fire officials are reminding the public that a permit must be obtained by
the fire department by Wednesday, July 3, to purchase and ignite firecrackers on the Fourth of
July.
Fireworks and firecrackers may only be ignited on private property between 1 p.m. and 9
p.m. on Thursday, July 4
Applications are available at KFD headquarters located at the LThu`e Civic Center Pi`ikoi
Building, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 315, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
The cost of a fireworks permit is $25. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Only licensed pyro-technicians with proper permits are authorized to ignite aerial
fireworks.
There are three fireworks shows open to the public this week as follows:
• Wednesday, July 3 — The annual America's Most West Freedom Fest will be held
from 4 to 11 p.m., at the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kekaha.
• Thursday, July 4 — The 3011 Annual Kauai Hospice Concert in the Sky will be held
from 3 to 9:30 p.m., at the Vidinha Stadium Soccer Field in LThu`e.
• Thursday, July 4 — The Kekaha Fourth of July Celebration will be held from 10 a.m.
to 10 p.m., at Kekaha Faye Park.
Although the following items are classified as fireworks, no permit is required to
purchase them: snakes, sparklers, fountains, cylindrical or cone fountains, whistles, toy smoke
devices, wheels and ground spinners, and other similar products.
The Kauai Fire Department reminds the public that it is illegal to set off fireworks on
public property, including streets, sidewalks, parks, and beaches. Removing the powder or
pyrotechnic contents from any firework is prohibited.
The public is also advised that all aerial luminaries, also known as flying lanterns or
flying luminaries, are prohibited in the State of Hawaii, per HRS 132-19.
Captain Daryl Date with the Fire Prevention Bureau advises everyone to exercise
caution when igniting fireworks, follow listed instructions and be sure that children are under
adult supervision at all times.
For more information about fire safety, please contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at
241-4985.