Module 7: Permits

Burn planning and preparation

Module Objective: Understanding the permitting process and how to apply for a permit for your burn.

Your responsibilities and why you need one

Does a permit clear me from responsibility for a fire if it escapes?
The person who lights a fire is always responsible for it whether they have a permit or not. Failure to obtain a permit or proper authorization is an offence and can result in a conviction.

No matter what the fire season is, you still need to comply with any council bylaws and regional council requirements relating to smoke nuisance and discharges to the air, even if you are issued with a fire permit from Fire and Emergency.

When do you need a permit?

A certain locations and times of the year, FENZ may require a permit for undertaking a burn off. You can when you need a permit from here:
Click here

A walk through of the application process:

Step 1: Visit Click here and follow the steps

For an example on Geraldine Forest
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Step 2: Click on “Check and Apply Now” button

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Step 3: Click on Black button “Fire permit- enquire or apply”

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Step 4: Type in your address

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Step 5: After you have added in your address, a fire season status will appear for your location. If it is a restricted season, you must apply for a permit

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Step 6: Click on “Apply for a permit”

Step 7: If you are filling out the form for yourself, Click on “Add applicants details”

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Step 8: Fill out the contact details

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Step 9: Click on “Continue application”

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Step 10: Fill in fields and click on “Continue application”

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Step 11: Fill in fields and click on “Continue application”

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Step 12: Review and submit your application

Activity: Attempt to fill out a permit yourself: Click here

Learning outcome:

Being familiar with the permitting process and how to fill one out