HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210616KFDDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: June 16, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
STEVEN R. GOBLE, CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
Residents reminded of fireworks laws, required permits for 4th of July
LĪHU‘E – Kaua‘i Fire officials remind the public that a permit must be obtained from the fire
department by Friday, July 2, to purchase and ignite firecrackers on the 4th of July.
Officials advise the public to purchase their permits now to ensure that a permit can be issued in
time for their holiday celebrations.
Fireworks and firecrackers may only be ignited on private property between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m.
on July 4.
Applications are available at KFD headquarters located at the Līhu‘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 Kaua‘i Fire Department reminds the public that it is illegal to set off fireworks on public
property, including streets, sidewalks, or parks. In addition, 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 Hawai‘i, per HRS 132-19.
Captain Jeremie Makepa 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.
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