3362GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 8 August 2016

3362 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 8 August 2016 7.5 Specification for niche wall and other commemorative plaques (1) A niche wall or other commemorative plaque shall— (a) be made of— (i) admiralty bronze; (ii) polished or brushed stainless steel; or (iii) other material approved by the Board; (b) have the dimensions not being more than— (i) single—minimum of 140mm x 115mm, to maximum of 145mm x 120mm; (ii) double—minimum of 275mm x 120mm, to maximum of 285mm x 125mm; (2) If not mounted on a monument, headstone or wall, a niche wall or commemorative plaque is to— (a) be mounted on a base not more than— (i) single—minimum of 155mm x 130mm, to maximum of 160mm x 135mm; (ii) double—minimum of 290mm x 1350mm, to maximum of 300mm x 140mm; (b) have foundations extending to a depth of 1m unless concrete beam foundations are approved by the Board. (c) the highest part of the commemorative plaque is to be not less than 150mm nor more than 450mm above the surrounding surface. (3) A niche wall or commemorative plaque shall be— (a) made of admiralty bronze shall not exceed 20mm in thickness; (b) made of polished or brushed stainless steel shall not exceed 8mm in thickness; (c) placed upon a base mounting approved by the Board. (4) A commemorative plaque shall not to extend beyond the physical dimensions of the monument, headstone, base or other item on which it is mounted. 7.6 Specification for gravesite fencing Any fencing used as a memorial or part of a memorial shall— (a) be a picket fence made of white powder coated aluminium or other materials approved by the Board; (b) have concrete foundations not less than 250mm square and 750mm deep not more than 1200mm apart, or concrete beam foundations approved by the Board; (c) unless otherwise approved by the Board, comply with the following specification— (i) in length, not be more than 2400mm in length, nor less than 900mm; (ii) in width, not be more than 1200mm in width, nor less than 900mm; and (iii) in height, not less than 450mm, nor more than 550mm from the original surface of the grave. 7.7 Display of trade names on memorials not allowed A person shall not display any trade names or marks on a memorial. 7.8 Use of wood No wooden fence, railing or construction other than a cross, shall be allowed on or around a grave, other than as a temporary marker or with the permission of the Board. PART 8—MEMORIALS AND OTHER WORK 8.1 Numbering of graves A person shall not install a memorial on a grave unless the number of that grave is, depending on the area where the grave is located, indelibly and legibly inscribed either on the base of the head of the monument or on the base of the headstone, or if this is not practicable, on the kerbing at the foot of the grave. 8.2 Carrying out memorial work (1) A person shall not carry out memorial work within the cemetery unless that person is authorised by the Board to do so under clause 6.1. (2) All material required in the erection and completion of any memorial work shall, be prepared before being taken to the cemetery. (3) The Board may place restrictions on the hours of work, access to the cemetery or other matters considered appropriate. (4) Memorial works shall be suspended during the conduct of any funeral within the cemetery. (5) Work is not permitted to be left unattended in an untidy or unsafe state. 8.3 Removal of sand, soil or loam No sand, earth or other material shall be taken from any part of the cemetery for use in the construction of any memorial or other work, or cause any material to be removed from the cemetery except with the written approval of the Board.