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Can I have a barbecue, light a campfire, or light a fire for warmth or comfort?
During the Fire Danger Period:
Yes but only if:
- the wind is not more than 10kph; and
- the fire is lit in a properly constructed fireplace or trench at least 30cm deep; and
- the fire is not within 7.5 metres of a log or stump; and
- the ground and air space within 3 metres are clear of flammable material; and
- the fire and fuel used are the minimum necessary for the purpose and do not occupy an area of more than 1sq metre; and
- a person is in attendance at all times while the fire is alight.
Note that in accordance with the CFA Act, a 'properly constructed fireplace' means a fireplace that is constructed of stone, metal, concrete or any other non-flammable material so as to contain the perimeter of the fire.
A commercially produced barbeque would be considered a properly constructed fireplace.
On a day of Total Fire Ban:
Yes
Barbeques that are fixed appliances, fired by gas or electricity, and built into permanent structures of brick, stone or concrete provided that:
- the area 3 metres around the barbeque is cleared of flammable material; and
- you have either a hose connected to a water supply or a vessel with at least 10 litres of water; and
- an adult is there at all times when the fire is alight.
Yes
Gas or electric fired portable barbeques provided that:
- the barbeque is located within 20 metres of a dwelling (portable places of residence such as mobile homes, caravans or tents are not dwellings in accordance with the CFA Act); and
- the area 3 metres around the barbeque is cleared of flammable material; and
- you have either a hose connected to a water supply or a vessel with at least 10 litres of water; and
- an adult is there at all times when the fire is alight.
No
Campfires, fires for warmth or personal comfort, and solid and liquid fuel barbeques and ovens are banned during TFBs.
