86BBurning to destroy sawmill waste material

86B Burning to destroy sawmill waste material

(1) A person commits an offence if: (a) the person lights a fire for the purpose of destroying sawmill waste material; and (b) the fire is not lit: (i) in an incinerator designed to prevent the escape of sparks and burning material; or (ii) on ground enclosed by a fence of galvanised iron, or other fire resistant material, at least 1.8 metres high and high enough that the top of the waste to be burned is not less than 600 millimetres below the top of the fence at its lowest point; or (iii) in a pit dug for the purpose and in which the top of the waste to be burned is not less than 600 millimetres below the top of the edge of the pit at its lowest point; or (iv) in accordance with the conditions of a fire permit authorising the person to light the fire.

Penalty: 20 penalty units.

(2) A person commits an offence if: (a) the person lights a fire for the purpose of destroying sawmill waste material; and (b) the fire is lit on ground enclosed as mentioned in subparagraph (1)(b)(ii) or in a pit mentioned in subparagraph (1)(b)(iii); and (c) either or both of the following apply: (i) the ground within 9 metres of any part of the fence or edge of the pit is not clear of combustible matter; (ii) the person does not have at least 2 knapsack spray pumps, each with a minimum capacity of 16 litres, and a supply of not less than 450 litres of water, readily available for use on the fire.

Penalty: 20 penalty units.