Fire permits
If you need to use fire in the open air during the Fire Danger Period or on a day of Total Fire Ban you may require a permit.
There are two types of permits. Click on a box to find out more and get a permit application form.
During the Fire Danger Period
A permit valid for use during the declared Fire Danger Period but not on Total Fire Ban Days (this is called a Schedule 14
Permit)-
or
Days of Total Fire Ban
A permit valid for days of Total Fire Ban only (this is called a Section 40 Permit)
What type of activity requires a permit for using fire in the open air?
The below table is a guide only. Please contact your CFA District Office to discuss any aspects that you cannot determine from this guide or if your activity is not listed.
| Activity | Fire Danger Period | Total Fire Ban |
|---|---|---|
| Blacksmithing | Permit Required | Will not be granted |
| Blasting / use of fuses | Permit Required | Permit Required |
| Burning off grass, stubble, weeds | Refer to Can I or Can’t I? | Will not be granted |
| Catering | Refer to Can I or Can’t I? | Refer to Can I or Can’t I? |
| Diesel or gas powered steam cleaner | Refer to CFA District Office | Permit Required |
| Fire Training | Refer to CFA District Office | Will not be granted |
| Gas flare off | Refer to CFA District Office | Permit Required |
| Gas powered bird scaring devices | Permit Required | Will not be granted |
| Heating and spreading of bitumen | Refer to Can I or Can’t I? | Permit Required |
| Hot air ballooning | Permit Required | Permit Required |
| Public fireworks | Permit Required | Permit Required |
| Sawdust burner operation | Refer to CFA District Office | Permit Required |
| Use of blow lamps or gas torches | Permit Required | Permit Required |
| Welding, cutting, soldering and grinding | Refer to Can I or Can’t I? | Permit Required |
| Working with bees | Refer to Can I or Can’t I? | Permit Required |
| Other | Refer to CFA District Office | Refer to CFA District Office |
Unsure if you need a permit?
Contact your local CFA District Office or CFA headquarters on (03) 9262 8444.
