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• <br /> decision with the fire board of appeals when it is asserted that one or more of the following <br /> conditions exists: <br /> (1) The true intent of the County fire code or fireworks code has been incorrectly <br /> interpreted; <br /> (2) The provisions of the County fire code or fireworks code do not fully apply; or <br /> (3) A decision was unreasonable or arbitrary when applied to alternatives or new <br /> materials. <br /> (b) An appeal shall be submitted to the fire chief in writing within thirty calendar days of the <br /> notification of violation. The appeal shall outline all of the following: <br /> (1) The County fire code or fireworks code provision or provisions from which relief is <br /> sought; <br /> (2) A statement indicating which provisions of subsection (a) apply; <br /> (3) Justification indicating why the provision of subsection (a) applies; <br /> (4) A requested remedy; and <br /> (5) Justification stating specifically how the requested remedy complies with the County <br /> fire code or fireworks code, secures public safety, and secures fire fighter safety. <br /> (c) Documentation supporting an appeal shall be submitted to the fire chief at least seven <br /> calendar days prior to the fire board of appeals hearing on the matter. <br /> Section 26-3-5. Meetings. <br /> (a) The board shall select one of its members to serve as chairperson and one member to serve <br /> as vice chairperson. <br /> (b) Meetings of the board shall be held at the call of the chairperson, at other times the board <br /> determines necessary, and within thirty calendar days of the filing of a notice of appeal. <br /> (c) All hearings before the board shall be conducted pursuant to chapter 92, Hawai`i Revised <br /> Statutes, relating to public agency meetings and records. <br /> Section 26-3-6. Records. <br /> (a) The board shall keep minutes of its proceedings. These minutes shall include every <br /> decision of the board and the vote of each member. A member's absence or failure to vote <br /> on a question shall also be recorded in the minutes. <br /> (b) The board shall keep records of its examinations and other official actions. <br /> (c) Minutes and records of the board shall be public records,pursuant to chapter 92, Hawai`i <br /> Revised Statutes. <br /> Section 26-3-7. Decisions. <br /> (a) To vary the application of any provision of the County fire code or fireworks code, or <br /> modify an order of the fire chief made pursuant to these codes, at least three affirmative <br /> votes shall be required. <br /> 3 <br />