Building, Planning & Regulations

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This section provides information on CFA's role under the building and dangerous goods legislation, caravan park fire safety, renewable energy facilities, emergency plans for commercial properties, land use planning and Bushfire Management Overlay.

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	Page Title	Description
	Alarm Systems	Building owners and managers need to know their rights and responsibilities about monitored alarm systems in buildings, and how to prevent false alarms.
	Caravan Park Fire Safety	Caravan park owners must meet fire safety requirements as outlined in the Residential Tenancies (Caravan Parks and Movable Dwellings Registration and Standards) Regulations 2010.
	Dangerous Goods	Dangerous Goods in the Country Area of Victoria
	Electric Line Vegetation Clearance	CFA and FRV assign low and high fire hazard ratings to the country area of Victoria and to portions of the Metropolitan Fire District for powerlines.
	Fire Equipment Maintenance	CFA has professionally trained volunteer firefighters to install and service portable fire equipment to relevant Australian standards and building regulations for the public, business, and industry.
	Planning Controls	CFA’s role in Victoria's planning system is to provide expert advice to councils and the Minister for Planning.
	Regulation 129	Building Fire Safety in the Country Area of Victoria
	Renewable Energy Fire Safety	CFA Guidelines for Renewable Energy Facilities (2021)