Haw. Code R. § 12-44-2
As used in this chapter:
"Appellant" means a person appealing from an adverse finding or decision of the council.
"Chairperson" means the chairperson of the council.
"Council" means the state fire council.
"Board" means county fire appeals board or fire appeal board established by county ordinance to which the owner or occupant may appeal from any order made by the county fire chief.
"Fire chief" means the fire chief of the county.
"Hearing officer" means the chairperson or a hearing officer designated by the state fire council to preside over the hearing of an appeal governed by this chapter.
"Office" means the office of the council in Honolulu, Hawaii.
"Order" means a written order served by the fire chief or the chief's representative upon the owner, occupant, or other person responsible for a building or its premises setting forth the nature of an alleged violation or condition, the law, ordinance, rule, or order violated, and the protections, safeguards, or other means or methods required to render the building or premises safe as required by law, ordinance, or rule.
"Persons" includes individuals, partnerships, corporations, associations, or public or private organizations of any character other than governmental agencies.
Haw. Code R. § 12-44-2