Permit to Erect an Electrified, Barbed Wire or Razor Wire Fence - City of Karratha - Western Australia

Description

You will need this permit if you intend to construct an electrified, barbed wire or razor wire fence around your property. This licence will not be issued if the fence is on, or next to, a residential lot.

Any fence that is constructed has to comply with the applicable standards. You will also need a building licence.

Service type

Licence

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

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this permit you must:

  • Ensure that the barbed wire or other spiked materials are carried on posts not less than 1950mm from the ground level;
  • Ensure that the barbed wire fence is not placed upon a lot that is adjacent to a thoroughfare or other public place; and
  • Ensure that where razor wire is used it is constructed on a fence no less than 2000mm above the ground.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Duration

As specified on permit.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
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Please consult the Contact Officer for information on fees to be submitted.

Forms

Act(s) name

Local Government Act 1995 Western Australia

Administering agency

City of Karratha

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.