Hawaii Smoke & CO detectors

Does a landlord have to provide smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Hawaii?

There is no Hawaii statute that specifically requires landlords to install smoke or carbon monoxide alarms. HRS chapter 521 (Residential Landlord-Tenant Code) has no smoke alarm provision (full-text search of every section), and chapter 132 (fire protection) leaves fire safety rules to the state fire code adopted under HRS 132-3, which is an administrative rule, plus county codes. Landlords must still comply with building and housing laws affecting health and safety (HRS 521-42).

Verified Source: HRS ch. 521; HRS 132-3 · last checked 2026-10-23