• When can I burn off outside the Fire Danger Period?
• How do I get a permit?
• How do I register my fire?
• How to reduce the spread of fire when burning off.
If your land is 2000 square metres (0.2 hectare/0.5 acre) or less:
• You can burn off on any Tuesday and Saturday outside the Fire Danger Period.
• A permit is required to burn on any other day of the week. To discuss obtaining a permit, contact our Municipal Fire Prevention Officer on 03 5471 1700 or go to the permit application form.
• You must register your fire by calling 1800 668 511 or download form here.
• Access to a connected hose or a 20 litre container of water must be available while the fire is burning. This is a requirement under the Country Fire Authority Act (1958).
If your land is more than 2000 square metres (0.2 hectare/0.5 acre):
• You can burn off on any weekday outside the Fire Danger Period.
• A permit is not required.
• You must register your fire by calling 1800 668 511.
• Access to a connected hose or a 20 litre container of water must be available while the fire is burning. This is a requirement under the Country Fire Authority Act (1958).
To reduce the spread of fire when burning off outside the Fire Danger Period you must make sure that:
• Any flammable material is cleared at least 3 metres in all directions around the fire;
• A connected hose or 20 litre container of water is available to reduce the risk of the fire spreading;
• The fire is attended by a responsible person over 18 years of age, at all times until the fire is extinguished;
• The fire does not create a nuisance to your neighbours or a visibility hazard to road users and;
• Any offensive, noxious or toxic material is not being burnt.
All residents must adhere to CFA Fire Danger Ratings at all time of the year, regardless of the Fire Danger Period.