HRS §132-31
Definitions for wildfire safety rules
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section defines three terms used in this part: defensible space, office, and structure hardening. It explains what these terms mean so the rest of the rules are clear.
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The statute, as written — Definitions
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
As used in this part: "Defensible space" means a natural or human-made area in which material capable of supporting the spread of fire has been treated, cleared, or modified to slow the rate and intensity of advancing wildfires and allowing space for fire suppression operations to occur. "Office" means the office of the state fire marshal. "Structure hardening" means the installation, replacement, or retrofitting of building materials, systems, or assemblies used in the exterior design and construction of existing structures with the primary purpose of reducing risk to structures from wildfire and in compliance with the provisions of the state fire code relating to structure or home hardening.
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