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HRS §132-35

State fire marshal must publish fire safety reports every two years

Every two years, the state fire marshal must prepare reports about fire safety in Hawaii, including what causes fires. These reports must be posted on the office's website and available to the public for a fee that only covers printing and mailing costs. The reports include summaries of county fire chiefs' records.

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The statute, as written — Preparation of statistical reports

Every two years, the state fire marshal shall prepare statistical reports on the history and condition of state fire defenses and an analysis of contributing factors of fire causes for the period of the report. The reports shall be posted on the office's website and publicly available upon request, subject to a fee not to exceed the cost of printing and distribution. The reports compiled under this section shall include a compilation or summary of the county fire chiefs' records prepared pursuant to section 132-1(a), in addition to any other sources the state fire marshal deems appropriate.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§132-1 County fire chief duties and public fire records

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