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What are the rules during the Bushfire Danger Period?
Fire permits: Permits are required to inform fire authorities of exactly when and where landowners intend to burn and reduce the risk of burn-offs getting out of control and becoming major bushfires.
- you need a fire permit from your RFS Fire Control Centre, permit issuing officer or NSW Fire Brigades Station to burn off
- notify your neighbours at least 24 hours before you light the fire
- make sure someone is there all the time the fire is alight
- observe all conditions of the permit
- fire permits are suspended if a Total Fire Ban is declared
Cooking or heating fires:
- you do not need a permit for cooking and heating fires
- only light cooking and heating fires in an area surrounded by ground that is clear of all combustible matter for a distance of at least 2 metres
- make sure the fire is completely out before leaving the area
Smoking:
- don’t drop or throw down any lighted cigarette, match or anything burning on any land, bridge, wharf, pontoon or similar
- don’t light or carry a lighted cigarette or match within 15m of stacked or standing crops
Total Fire Ban Rules
During a Total Fire Ban all Fire permits are suspended.No fire may be lit in the open, this includes incinerators and barbecues which burn solid fuel, e.g. wood or charcoal. You may use a gas or electric barbeque, but only if:
- it is on a residential property within 20m of the house or dwelling
- if it is a picnic area and the appliance is approved by council, National Park or State Forest
- it is under the direct control of an adult
- the ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all materials which could burn
- you have an immediate and continuous supply of water available.
Contact Details
Rural Fire Service
Ph: (02) 6363 8888
council@blayney.nsw.gov.au
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