02-01-2010, 08:15 AM
Citation needed for these "facts" please. what is written in the "Code" is different.
here is the "Code" from the COH website
http://www.co.hawaii.hi.us/countycode/chapter26.pdf
Section 26-17.1. Bonfires and outdoor rubbish fires.
Section 11.101 is amended to read:
Bonfires and outdoor rubbish fires.
Sec. 11.101.
(a) Except as provided by section 11.117, all bonfires, rubbish fires, and incinerator fires are
prohibited when the State of Hawai‘i director of health declares a "no burn" day.
(b) Location Restricted. No person shall kindle or maintain any bonfire or rubbish fire or
authorize any such fire to be kindled or maintained on any private land unless the fire is located
more than 500 feet from any neighboring residence and (1) the location is more than 50 feet from
any structure and adequate provision is made to prevent fire from spreading to within 50 feet of any
structure, or (2) the fire is contained in an approved waste burner located safely more than 15 feet
from any structure.
© Attendance of Open Fires. Bonfires and rubbish fires shall be constantly attended by a
competent person until such fire is extinguished. This person shall have a garden hose connected to
the water supply, or other fire-extinguishing equipment readily available for use.
(d) Chief May Prohibit. The chief may prohibit any or all bonfires and outdoor rubbish fires when
atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous.
(e) Chief May Issue Permit. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the chief may issue a
permit to kindle or maintain any bonfire or rubbish fire upon a determination by the chief or the
chief’s authorized representative that such burning will not create an unreasonable hazard to public
safety or health. In determining whether to approve an application for such a permit, the chief or the
chief’s authorized representative shall consider the following factors:
(1) The weather and local conditions prevailing at the time the application is submitted;
(2) The proximity of any buildings, pasture, forest, or brush lands to the location of the fire
and the hazards which may be posed to such property by the fire;
(3) The safeguards which the applicant can provide to control the fire or prevent its spread;
(4) Whether other reasonable alternatives to the burning of waste material at the location
exist; and
(5) The proximity and availability of water and firefighting equipment to the location of the
fire.
quote:
Originally posted by Obie
Here are the facts on burning on the Big Island from the county website.
• Burn only 25 lbs. per day, per family unit.
• Burn only between 9 am & 6 pm.
• must notimpact neighboring residences.
here is the "Code" from the COH website
http://www.co.hawaii.hi.us/countycode/chapter26.pdf
Section 26-17.1. Bonfires and outdoor rubbish fires.
Section 11.101 is amended to read:
Bonfires and outdoor rubbish fires.
Sec. 11.101.
(a) Except as provided by section 11.117, all bonfires, rubbish fires, and incinerator fires are
prohibited when the State of Hawai‘i director of health declares a "no burn" day.
(b) Location Restricted. No person shall kindle or maintain any bonfire or rubbish fire or
authorize any such fire to be kindled or maintained on any private land unless the fire is located
more than 500 feet from any neighboring residence and (1) the location is more than 50 feet from
any structure and adequate provision is made to prevent fire from spreading to within 50 feet of any
structure, or (2) the fire is contained in an approved waste burner located safely more than 15 feet
from any structure.
© Attendance of Open Fires. Bonfires and rubbish fires shall be constantly attended by a
competent person until such fire is extinguished. This person shall have a garden hose connected to
the water supply, or other fire-extinguishing equipment readily available for use.
(d) Chief May Prohibit. The chief may prohibit any or all bonfires and outdoor rubbish fires when
atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous.
(e) Chief May Issue Permit. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the chief may issue a
permit to kindle or maintain any bonfire or rubbish fire upon a determination by the chief or the
chief’s authorized representative that such burning will not create an unreasonable hazard to public
safety or health. In determining whether to approve an application for such a permit, the chief or the
chief’s authorized representative shall consider the following factors:
(1) The weather and local conditions prevailing at the time the application is submitted;
(2) The proximity of any buildings, pasture, forest, or brush lands to the location of the fire
and the hazards which may be posed to such property by the fire;
(3) The safeguards which the applicant can provide to control the fire or prevent its spread;
(4) Whether other reasonable alternatives to the burning of waste material at the location
exist; and
(5) The proximity and availability of water and firefighting equipment to the location of the
fire.