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Permit to Light a Fire - Hume City Council - Victoria

Description

You will need this permit to burn any material or light a fire on land less than 4,000 square meters. This permit may be required for burning on public and private land.

 

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

You must notify council of your intention to conduct burning between 2 and 24 hours before its intended commencement. You are also required to prepare a fire break around the area.

Ongoing eligibility requirements

A separate permit from State fire authorities may be required during high fire seasons.

Duration

As specified

Fees

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Please consult the responsible council for information on fees to be submitted with your application.

Act(s) name

Local Government Act 2020 Victoria

Additional information

Note that it is not permitted to place or use an incinerator on private property.

It is also not permitted to burn any object or material so as to cause a nuisance to another person. Sucha as:

  • chemicals or pressurised cans
  • rubber or plastic
  • electronic equipment and recyclable materials (excluding timber);
  • petroleum, oil or oil-based products;
  • paint 
  • food waste, fish or other offensive or noxious matter.

 

Administering agency

Hume City Council

Contact details

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