86CUse of spark arresters and fireboxes

86C Use of spark arresters and fireboxes

A person commits an offence if: (a) the person drives or uses a steam‑powered machine; and (b) the person does so in connection with the use of land for agricultural, pastoral or other purposes; and (c) one or more of the following applies: (i) the machine’s smokebox is not fitted with a spark arrester constructed of mesh of a width not exceeding 3.2 millimetres; (ii) the machine’s firebox is not fitted with a tray constructed to prevent the escape of sparks or burning material; (iii) the machine’s smokebox spark arrester or firebox tray is not maintained in a good and serviceable condition; (iv) the machine’s smokebox spark arrester or firebox tray does not comply with Australian Standard AS 1019—2000, Internal combustion engines—Spark emission control devices, published on 1 August 2000.

Penalty: 20 penalty units.