Local Laws and Municipal Fire Prevention ( City of Greater Bendigo)

General Fire Safety Information

Declared Fire Restriction Period

Fires in the open are restricted though out the summer as soon as the Fire Danger Period is proclaimed.
To light a fire in the open air for the burning of grass, stubble or rubbish you must obtain a written Permit from the Greater City of Bendigo - Municipal Fire Prevention Officer and comply with all conditions and precautions.
Camp fires, BBQ's welding grinding, soldering or gas cutting are permitted during Fire Restriction times provided certain precautions are taken.
-Refer to  "Can I - Can't I" for more details.

Declared Total Fire Ban

Total Fire Ban days are declared only on days of extreme fire risk and when a fire would be expected to develop rapidly and be difficult to control.
On days of Declared Total Fire Ban - no fires are to be lit in the open air unless a special permit or exemption is obtained.
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Open Air Burning and Incinerators

City of Greater Bendigo Council's local Laws regulate the use of open air burning and incinerators in Residential Areas.
Tuesdays and Saturdays are the permitted days between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm.

Once a Fire Danger Period is declared - all Fire Restrictions as set by the CFA must be adhered to.

Reference - This information has been taken from the following document - City of Greater Bendigo/ Local Laws and Municipal Fire Prevention /General Fire Safety Information. Refer to document for full details of Local Law 3 (environment) sections 11 and 12.