HCC §17-3-4
How to appeal a fire chief's decision
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗This section explains who can appeal a fire chief's decision about the fire code or fireworks code, and how to do it. You must file a written appeal within 30 days, include specific information, and submit supporting documents before the hearing.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Appeals
A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Hawaiʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
(a) Any person directly affected by a decision of the fire chief relating to the administration of the County fire code or the fireworks code shall have standing to file an appeal of such decision with the fire board of appeals when it is asserted that one or more of the following conditions exists: (1) The true intent of the County fire code or fireworks code has been incorrectly interpreted; (2) The provisions of the County fire code or fireworks code do not fully apply; or (3) A decision was unreasonable or arbitrary when applied to alternatives or new materials. (b) An appeal shall be submitted to the fire chief in writing within thirty calendar days of the notification of violation. The appeal shall outline all of the following: (1) The County fire code or fireworks code provision or provisions from which relief is sought; (2) A statement indicating which provisions of subsection (a) apply; 17-21 SUPP. 20 (7-2026) (3) Justification indicating why the provision of subsection (a) applies; (4) A requested remedy; and (5) Justification stating specifically how the requested remedy complies with the County fire code or fireworks code, secures public safety, and secures fire fighter safety. (c) Documentation supporting an appeal shall be submitted to the fire chief at least seven calendar days prior to the fire board of appeals hearing on the matter. (2018, ord 18-15, sec 2; am 2023, ord 23-8, sec 3.) 17-3-4
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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