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Can I carry out welding, grinding, soldering or gas cutting (in the open air)?
During the Fire Danger Period:
Yes but only if:
- a fire-resistant shield or guard is in place to stop sparks etc; and
- an area at least 1.5 metres is cleared of flammable material or wetted down sufficiently to prevent the spread of fire; and
- you have a water supply or water spray knapsack containing at least 9 litres of water; and
- a person is in attendance at all times while the fire is alight;
- and all cut offs and hot materials are placed in a fire proof receptacle.
On a day of Total Fire Ban:
No
Activities such as welding, gas-cutting, soldering, grinding, charring, extracting honey and heating bitumen produce fire and heat and are prohibited during TFB.
Yes
In some circumstances, CFA will issue a permit to community charitable organisations, statutory corporations, councils, industrial or trade operations or for public entertainment purposes to authorise such activities during TFB. These permits must come from CFA Regional offices, and may not be issued by Municipal Fire Prevention Officers.
