Heritage Regulation 2012
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11 Fire protection
11 Fire protection
(1) Vegetation, rubbish and any other material that could create a fire hazard for the building, work or relic is to be removed and not permitted to accumulate.
Note.
Vegetation and other items can be of heritage significance, and their removal may require the approval of the Heritage Council or the local council.
(2) The following systems or components, if present, must be maintained and repaired to the standard necessary to ensure a reasonable level of protection for the building, work or relic against damage or destruction by fire—
(a) lightning conductors,
(b) fire detection and control systems, including smoke and heat detectors and fire sprinkler systems and including associated alarm and communication systems,
(c) stores of inflammable materials or rubbish,
(d) building services such as electricity, gas and heating systems,
(e) any other system or component designed to protect the building, work or relic from damage or destruction by fire.