Is burning off allowed in Victoria?

Burning off grass, stubble, weeds, undergrowth or other vegetation during the Fire Danger Period is permitted under the following conditions: A person is in attendance at all times while the fire is alight and has the capacity and means to extinguish the fire.

Do I need a permit to burn off in Victoria?

If you need to use fire in the open air during the Fire Danger Period or on a day of Total Fire Ban you may require a permit. Victorians can now apply for a fire permit online at firepermits.vic.gov.au .

Who to call when someone is burning off?

Contact your local council to find out what and when you can burn in your area and if you need open burning approval under the Clean Air Regulation. You may also need to obtain a fire permit from Fire and Rescue NSW or the NSW Rural Fire Service before you light a fire.

Can I have a bonfire Vic?

National and state parks: campfires can only be lit in the purpose-built fireplaces provided by the park. Other types of parks (eg. regional parks): campfires may be permitted, but you will need to check first, and make your campfire following these campfire rules.

Can you burn rubbish in your backyard in Victoria?

You can only burn plant matter, such as wood or leaves, in a heater. You must not burn household waste. You must not burn wood or timber from building materials or furniture.

What can I do if my Neighbour burns rubbish?

Report the situation to your Environmental Health Department who can make an assessment. If they consider there to be a statutory nuisance they can take enforcement action by serving an abatement notice requiring the bonfires to be stopped or limited.

Can I have a fire pit in my backyard Victoria?

On total fire ban days in Victoria, the use of fire-pits, solid-fuel barbecues and wood-fired ovens in backyards is prohibited.

Can you have a BBQ on a total fire ban day in Victoria?

BBQ / Campfires All camp fires, fires for warmth or personal comfort are banned during Total Fire Ban Days. Solid and liquid fuel barbecues and ovens (including hangis) are also banned during Total Fire Ban Days.

When can you burn off in Victoria?

Burning off is allowed on any day of the week. If you would like further information, you can find out more in the Yarra Ranges Open Air Burning Local Law.

What are the rules for burning rubbish in your garden?

Firstly, you must not cause a nuisance to your neighbours. Secondly, you should restrict the rubbish you burn to dry garden waste, clean timber, cardboard or paper. Lastly, you should not burn anything that might create a safety hazard. For example, you should not burn plastics, rubber, paint and oils.

Where can I register a burn off in Victoria?

Register online on the Fire Permits Victoria website. You can do so if your burn-off commences more than two hours from now. If you wish to start your burn-off immediately, or do not wish to utilise the online form, you may register your burn-off by calling ESTA on 1800 668 511, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Where to find burn off and water off notifications?

Burn-off notifications Go to top of page Burn-off and water-off notifications Burn-off and water-off notifications Notifying ESTA about planned burns prevents unnecessary fire brigade response. Callers reporting an actual fire can then be advised that the fire is a planned burn. If this can’t be verified, a fire brigade will be notified.

How to notify the CFA of a burn off?

To notify us of your planned burn, please ring 1800 668 511. OR complete the burn-off form and email it to burnoffs [at] esta.vic.gov.au or by fax to: 1300 674 428. Further information about burn-offs can be found at the CFA website.

When to notify the fire brigade of a burn off?

Callers to triple zero reporting an actual fire can then be advised that the fire is a planned burn. If the fire that the triple zero caller is reporting can’t be verified as a burn-off, the fire brigade will be notified. If conducting a burn-off, it is important that you also: To notify us of your planned burn: