You can find up to date advice on Your Bushfire Safety Plan and COVID-19 or on the Coronavirus Victoria website. Burning off grass, stubble, weeds, undergrowth or other vegetation is generally permitted outside the Fire Danger Period. Local laws on burn-offs can apply year-round.Oct 25, 2021
- Do I need a permit to burn off in Victoria?
- Can I light a fire pit in my backyard Victoria?
- When can we burn off in Victoria?
- Can you have a fire in your backyard in Melbourne?
- What are the rules on having a fire in your garden?
- Can I burn off Macedon Ranges?
- Are Chimineas legal?
- Can I light a fire in Victoria?
- Can you have a fire pit in your backyard?
Do I need a permit to burn off in Victoria?
Permits during the fire danger period No Council permits to burn-off will be granted during the Fire Danger Period. From 13 December 2021, to conduct a burn-off, you must obtain a permit from the CFA or Fire Permits Victoria.
Can I light a fire pit in my backyard Victoria?
Clause 210 'A person must not light or allow to be lit or remain alight a fire in any incinerator or other structure used for the purpose of burning solid fuel materials to create heat outdoors. ' This was included in the Community Local Law to prevent smoke-related health problems.
When can we burn off in Victoria?
Prohibited period in Hume (north-eastern Victoria)
Municipality | Prohibited period starts | Prohibited period ends |
---|---|---|
Alpine Shire | 13 December 2021 | 21 March 2022 |
Benalla Rural City | 13 December 2021 | 28 March 2022 |
Indigo Shire | 13 December 2021 | 21 March 2022 |
Mansfield Shire | 13 December 2021 | 28 March 2022 |
Can you have a fire in your backyard in Melbourne?
The Council's Health, Safety and Amenity Local Law 2009 states that a person must not light a fire in any area of the city, other than a rural area, unless exempt. These laws have been in place since 2009 and have not been impacted by coronavirus.
What are the rules on having a fire in your garden?
It's not illegal to light bonfires, and there are no official restrictions on when or how often they can be burned. The main concerns with bonfires in general however is safety, environmental damage mainly from excessive smoke, any nuisance caused to neighbours or the public and any danger to wildlife.
Can I burn off Macedon Ranges?
Fires can only be lit in the Macedon Ranges shire under certain conditions. Depending on when you want to burn-off, the size of your land and the amount of vegetation you need to burn, a permit may be required.
Are Chimineas legal?
It's maybe one of the first things you typed in to search if you are thinking of purchasing a chiminea – are they actually legal? The good news is as long as you use chimineas sensibly and considerately, they are completely legal to use in your garden or other outside areas.
Can I light a fire in Victoria?
State forests and national parks will be closed on Code Red days. You cannot ignite a campfire or allow a campfire to stay alight on days of Total Fire Ban.
Can you have a fire pit in your backyard?
Yes. Backyard fire pits are legal as long as they follow the laws and regulations set up by the county they are in. You can even take portable fire pits to campsites or be permitted to build them there. As long as you learn the basic rules to have a backyard fire pit you will be fine.