Protecting YourselfPERMITSA permit to light a fire in the fire danger season is required when any burning-off is undertaken and when any fire is lit on the ground. The exceptions being fires used for cooking and personal comfort, gas fired appliances for cooking purposes or electric welding equipment and gas fires used for other purposes,provided they are lit in accordance with the conditions that apply to their use. Your own district bushfire prevention committee has set the conditions that must be adhered to, when lighting a fire under permit. A permit can be obtained from the local authorised officer(s). Advice as to who these persons are, can be obtained from your local council.
Obtaining a Permit:A permit can be requested and issued personally, or over the telephone or via radio and the authorised officer will inform you of a permit number and will subsequently send you a copy of the permit. The conditions that must be complied with are included in the permit.
Conditions:The conditions under which the permit is issued must be complied with. In particular the holder of the permit must notify the persons listed on the permit not less than 2 hours before the fire is lit or the intention to light up. Normally notification would be to:
However this may vary from area to area depending on the time of the year and seasonal conditions. Full details will be provided on the permit by the authorised officer of the council. Should you require further information contact your local council fire prevention officer, CFS Regional Prevention Officer or call the CFS Fire Bans Hotline, 1300 362 361.
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