Fire and Emergency Services Regulations 2021
Sch 5Regulation 32 declaration
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Schedule 5—Regulation 32 declaration Declaration of an area of the State in which a person may operate a gas fire or electric element for cooking purposes in the open air contrary to the terms of a total fire ban. Pursuant to regulations under the Fire and Emergency Services Act 2005 [insert council name or the Chief Officer of SACFS] declares that persons may operate gas fires or electric elements for cooking purposes in the open air contrary to the terms of a total fire ban at the following places: [insert locations] This notice operates [strike out unwanted item]: — during the following times: [specify times]; — at all times until revoked. The operation of a gas fire or electric element under this notice is subject to the following conditions: (a) the space immediately around and above the gas fire or electric element must be cleared of all flammable vegetation to a distance of at least 4 metres; (b) a person who is able to control the gas fire or electric element must be present at all times while it is lighted or charged; (c) an appropriate agent adequate to extinguish any fire must be at hand; (d) [such other conditions as the council or the Chief Officer may specify] Signature of Chief Executive Officer of council/Chief Officer: Council name/Chief Officer of SACFS: