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Permits for Burning Off - Fire Season

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Permits for Burning Off

Approval is granted for the issuing of permits usually from mid March to the end of April, subject to weather and compliance with the conditions detailed below:

Permits are issued for the stubble burn season (Monday - Saturday burning only). Notification of intent to burn must be made on a daily basis before 10.30AM. A permit must be obtained prior to burning off; copies can be obtained in person or email.

The following information MUST be provided when applying for a permit:

  • Name
  • Grid Reference & CFS Map Number
  • Rural Property Address
  • Nearest Road
  • Property Details
  • What you are burning (grass or stubble)
  • Total area to be burnt for the period of the permit

Permits may be obtained by contacting the Naracoorte Lucindale Council between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday on (08) 8760 1100.

PRE-REGISTRATIONS

Property pre-registrations for the issuing of permits are available in PDF and Word format by clicking on the links below:

PRE-REGISTRATIONS (PDF FORM)

PRE-REGISTRATIONS (WORD)

Property owners can fill out the forms now and submit them to Council for the issuing of permits.

On the day of burning, they can simply phone the Council offices during office hours to notify their intent to burn and request activation of the permit number they have been issued and the location in which they intend to burn.

CONDITIONS FOR BURNING OFF

  1. The following conditions are in addition to the conditions prescribed by the Fire and Emergency Services Act and Regulations, 2005 as included on the Permit.
  2. Council must be notified of the intent to burn by 10.30am on the morning of burning or by 3.00pm on Friday in relation to burning on a Saturday. The following information is required: - permit number, grid reference and address of area to be burnt, time of commencement and hectares.
  3. That at least 2000 litres of water, over a minimum of two separate vehicles must be kept on hand to extinguish the fire (minimum 400 litres per vehicle).
  4. That at least 4 able bodied persons who are able to control the fire, or such greater number of persons as may be specified in the permit, must be present at the site of the fire from the time it is lighted to the time it is completely extinguished.
  5. That the land immediately around the relevant land must be cleared of all flammable vegetation to a distance of at least 8 metres (fire break).
  6. Burning off is not permitted during the Easter Weekend, Sundays, Public Holidays, Days of Total Fire Ban or where the weather conditions are not deemed safe for burning.
  7. Fires MUST NOT be lit before 12 noon and MUST be extinguished before 12 midnight on the same day.
  8. Only grass and stubble may be burnt.
  9. Burning of timber is not permitted.
  10. Consider vineyards in the area and burn under appropriate wind conditions to avoid smoke taint. Please refer to the Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) Fact Sheet Stubble burning - a possible source of smoke taint in grapes.

The Fire Prevention Officer will carry out random inspections.  Where breaches of permit conditions are detected, expiations or prosecutions may occur.

PENALTIES: Failure to comply with conditions will be expiated $473.00. This expiation is in addition to any penalties that may be applicable under the Fire and Emergency Services Act and Regulations.

Permit to Burn Within Township

In South Australia burning in the open (which includes burning in a domestic incinerator) is managed by local government using provisions in the Environment Protection (Air Quality) Policy 2016.

Burning in the open is a common practice, however smoke from these activities can impact on health and environment and also cause a nuisance.

If you live WITHIN the township of Naracoorte, Lucindale, Kybybolite, Frances or Hynam you can only burn when it is for:

  • preparation of food or beverages where the size of the fire and fuel are appropriate for that purpose
  • heating an outdoor area using a brazier, chiminea or fire pit – charcoal only
  • fire prevention or control (vegetation) – requires council approval (permit or notice)
  • disposal of agricultural or forestry waste (vegetation) – requires council approval (permit or notice)
  • other – requires council approval (permit or notice)

To view your township boundary click here.

Permits are required for burning within the pink shaded areas on the maps.

Burning of offensive materials is prohibited and will occur an on the spot expiation. Offensive materials include tyres, mattresses, furniture, plastics, chemicals, aerosols, etc.

If you burn without the required permit you may be fined $300 under section 34 of the Environment Protection Act 1993 by Council or SA Police.

If you are unsure, check with Council to determine if you are able to burn or require a permit.