HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR122019ResidentsremindedoffireworkslawsrequiredpermitsforNewYearsEveTHE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
mqa MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
C OF
News Release
For Immediate Release: December 20, 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 New Year's Eve
LTHUE — Kaua`i Fire officials are reminding the public that a permit must be obtained
from the fire department by Tuesday, Dec. 31, to purchase and ignite firecrackers on New
Year's Eve.
Officials are advising the public to purchase their permits now, to ensure that a permit
can be issued in time for their New Year's Eve celebrations.
Fireworks and firecrackers may only be ignited on private property between 9 p.m. on
Dec. 31, and 1 a.m. on Jan. 1.
Applications are available at KFD headquarters located at the LThu`e Civic Center Pi'ikoi
Building, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 315, on weekdays 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.
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 or parks. 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.