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Emergencies Act 2004
117Declaration of exempt fires
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117 Declaration of exempt fires (1) The commissioner may declare a fire to be an exempt fire if— (a) the fire is maintained for a ceremonial or commemorative purpose; and (b) the fire is less than 1m3 in volume; and (c) the area for at least 3m around the fire is clear of flammable material; and (d) reasonable steps have been taken to prevent the fire escaping. (2) A declaration is a notifiable instrument. Division 5.6.2 Controlled activities and offences relating to fire