Lighting Fires - Fire Safety Fact Sheet

some things to abou know lighting fires you ought reducing fire hazards All of us can play a part in helping reduce the risk of danger or damage from fire in the District over the summer. If you live in town · Cut grass, trim trees and remove rubbish from your section. · Mow grass on vacant sections before it dries out and creates a fire hazard for your neighbours. If you live in the country · Clean up your property. · Keep grass mown or grazed around your home and remove any rubbish that could fuel a fire. · Have a garden hose, that is connected to a tap, handy at all times. · Know where your nearest fire fighting water supply is and signpost access. · Keep driveways and yards clear for emergency vehicles. · Clearly display your road number (rapid number) at the gate. · Keep controlled burns or rubbish fires well clear of other flammable matter. bbo tonight ? YES, if you are using a gas barbeque. In a restricted fire season, you must have a permit for solid fuel barbeques (e.g. charcoal) or braziers. some things to abou know lighting fires Safety points to remember: · Fires are NOT permitted at the beach at any time · You CANNOT let off fireworks during a restricted fire season unless you have a permit · You NEED a permit to light solid fuel (e.g. charcoal) barbeques or braziers in a restricted fire season. Gas barbeques are exempt. you ought Fire Restrictions When the weather makes it dangerous to light fires in the open it is the Council’s job to impose fire restrictions to protect residents and visitors to the district. These restrictions are advertised in the paper and on radio. You can call us on (03) 313 6136 or (03) 327 6834 or go to our website www.waimakariri.govt.nz to check if any restrictions are in force. During a restricted fire season NO fire can be lit in the open without the express permission of the Council. Fire Permits · These are issued by the Rural Fire Officer during a restricted fire season. · The permit must be signed by both parties to ensure conditions are complied with · All fire sites are inspected. · This means you need to apply early to allow time for processing and receiving your permit. · There is currently no charge for fire permits. Fires in enclosed drums and incinerators and crop residue burning You do not need a fire permit for these fires BUT you MUST still register your intention to burn with the Council before lighting up. If you are planning to burn-off crop residue you need to contact us at the start of the season to arrange authorisation. You must do this every year. Special conditions apply. Contact Customer Services to find out more. The person who lights the fire will be held responsible if it should escape. Prosecution may follow if conditions have not been complied with. in the air Ecan’s website www.ecan.govt.nz has information on smoke nuisance and rules governing discharges to air. ? Rangiora 215 HIGH STREET PHONE 03 313 6136 i more info Refer to our website www.waimakariri.govt.nz for more information. Or call Customer Services: ph (03) 313 6136 or (03) 327 6834 Kaiapoi 125 RAVEN QUAY PHONE 03 327 8039 Oxford 34 MAIN STREET PHONE 312-1004 Website: www.waimakariri.govt.nz