14Fires generally

14 Fires generally

(1)  A person must not, on reserved land, use or discard in a manner likely to cause a fire any match, burning or smouldering material or any chemical, explosive or inflammable substance other than in accordance with the Act.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(2)  Subregulation (1) does not apply –

(a) if a fire –

(i) is required in an emergency where fire is needed for survival reasons; and

(ii) is lit in a careful manner; or

(b) to the lighting of, in accordance with these regulations –

(i) a fuel stove; or

(ii) a fire in a designated fireplace; or

(iii) a fire required for cooking or warmth associated with camping.

(3)  A person who lights, maintains or uses a fire on any reserved land –

(a) must ensure that adequate water is available to extinguish the fire; and

(b) must not leave that fire unattended unless it has been completely extinguished; and

(c) must take all reasonable steps to prevent the fire from spreading; and

(d) if the fire spreads, must extinguish the fire and any other fire caused by it.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(4)  The managing authority may erect fire safety signs on any reserved land.

(5)  A person must not contravene a fire safety sign.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.