Looking to light a fire? The permit you get a permit depends on where you are.
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Glen Innes Fire & Rescue captain Earl Sharman wishes to clear up some confusion as to where to obtain a fire permit to conduct open burning in the town area.
He said if you are located within the town limits (which is the former municipality running from the Beardy River to Furracabad Creek, and from three kilometres south at Crotty Road and to one kilometre north of Golf Links Road), permits are available from Fire & Rescue NSW at the fire station on the corner of Bourke and Church Streets.
As the station is now not permanently manned, appointments can be made by phoning (02) 6732 5379 (be patient as the call is transferred to the firefighter’s home) or contact Capt Sharman directly.
Permits are required to burn any fire, tree cuttings, rubbish etc under certain conditions as stated on the permit. A surrounding area of a minimum two metres must be cleared and water must be on hand. Neighbours must be notified 24 hours in advance.
Piles to be burned must not exceed two metres, and toxic items such as car tyres, paint, plastics or treated timber cannot be burnt.
Permits must be kept on hand at the site and whoever signs the permit has to be in attendance at all times during the burn. Any Total Fire Ban revokes any permit.
Permits are not required to operate small recreational campfires or barbecues in the open when fuelled by gas or in a properly-constructed barbecue.
For fire permits outside the town limits contact personnel at the Rural Fire Service at their new headquarters at 100 Lambeth Street, Glen Innes or by calling 02 6732 7046 so they know when and where landholders intend to burn.