63Works in bushfire-prone areas

63 Works in bushfire-prone areas

(1)  In this regulation –

significant work includes –

(a) work performed to provide water supply for fire-fighting purposes; and

(b) work performed to provide vehicular access to –

(i) enable evacuation of persons; or

(ii) provide access for fire-fighting vehicles to fight fires.

(2)  A person must not perform work, including significant work, in a bushfire-prone area except as authorised to do so under the Act.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a natural person, a fine not exceeding 75 penalty units; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 150 penalty units.

(3)  A person must not perform work, including significant work, in a bushfire-prone area if the work restricts, or is likely to restrict –

(a) vehicular access to a habitable building or structure; or

(b) access to water supply used, or capable of being used, for firefighting –

that existed before the work is to be performed.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a natural person, a fine not exceeding 75 penalty units; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 150 penalty units.

(4)  A responsible person for work, or significant work, being performed in a bushfire-prone area must ensure that the work is being performed in accordance with the Act and the bushfire determination.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a natural person, a fine not exceeding 75 penalty units; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 150 penalty units.

(5)  A person performing work, including significant work, in a bushfire-prone area must ensure that the work complies with the Act and the bushfire determination.