ROH §2-11.1
Fire chief's duties for fire safety and equipment
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗The fire chief must prevent fires and protect people and property from fire. The chief must report fire losses to the mayor, take care of fire department equipment, and control who can repair or refill portable fire extinguishers.
The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Powers, duties, and functions.**
A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Honolulu is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
The fire chief shall be charged with the prevention of fires and the protection of life and property against fire and shall:
(1) Report losses. Report all fire losses periodically to the mayor;
(2) Maintain equipment. Be responsible for the maintenance and care of all property and equipment used by the fire chief’s department; and
(3) Fire extinguishers. Grant, withhold, suspend, or revoke certificates of fitness authorizing persons to repair, fill, or refill portable fire extinguishers.
) Editor’s note:
** Additional duties are prescribed in HRS Chapter 132.
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