Guides for Businesses and Councils

A range of publications to assist businesses and councils in planning for fire.

 

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Management and storage of combustible recyclable and waste materials - indoor storage guideline (pdf 1.2MB)

This guideline advises building owners, occupiers and operators of waste and resource recovery facilities (WRRF) in Victoria how to store combustible recyclable and waste materials (CRWM) indoors.

Management and storage of combustible recyclable and waste materials - indoor storage guideline (pdf 1.2MB) 

Published:  1 Apr 2020

Identification of Street Hydrants for Firefighting Purposes (pdf 1.9MB)

Guidelines to provide reference to Councils, water authorities, contractors, land developers and any other parties responsible for provision and maintenance of the identification components of street hydrants for firefighting purposes in Victoria.

Identification of Street Hydrants for Firefighting Purposes (pdf 1.9MB) 

Published:  6 Jul 2019

Riparian Land and Bushfire Risk - Resource document (pdf 3.9MB)

Information about the behaviour of fire in riparian land to assist catchment management authorities.

Riparian Land and Bushfire Risk - Resource document (pdf 3.9MB) 

Published:  6 Mar 2017

Riparian Landholder Brochure (pdf 410.6KB)

Information about the behaviour of fire in riparian land to assist catchment management authorities.

Riparian Landholder Brochure (pdf 410.6KB) 

Published:  1 Mar 2017

Guidance for Beekeepers during the Fire Danger Period and Total Fire Ban Days (pdf 212.3KB)

General advice as to what beekeepers can and can't do during declared Fire Danger Periods when fires in the open air are legally restricted and on days of Total Fire Ban.

Guidance for Beekeepers during the Fire Danger Period and Total Fire Ban Days (pdf 212.3KB) 

Published:  6 Aug 2015

A guide to retrofit your home for better protection from a bushfire (pdf 657.9KB)

Produced by CFA and the Building Commission to help you better prepare your home for a bushfire situation.

A guide to retrofit your home for better protection from a bushfire (pdf 657.9KB) 

Published:  6 Apr 2014

Tyre storage guidelines - Indoor Storage (pdf 118.5KB)

Guidelines for site operators about safe storage of tyres indoors.

Tyre storage guidelines - Indoor Storage (pdf 118.5KB) 

Published:  6 Mar 2014

Tyre storage guidelines - Outdoor storage (pdf 114.6KB)

Guidelines for site operators about safe storage of tyres in the open air.

Tyre storage guidelines - Outdoor storage (pdf 114.6KB) 

Published:  6 Mar 2014

A guide for business: developing a Bushfire Emergency Plan in Victoria (pdf 1.5MB)

For organisations who have occupants residing, holidaying or working at their premises.

A guide for business: developing a Bushfire Emergency Plan in Victoria (pdf 1.5MB) 

Published:  6 Feb 2014

Fire Ecology Guide (pdf 4.6MB)

A guide to environmentally sustainable bushfire management in rural Victoria.

Fire Ecology Guide (pdf 4.6MB) 

Published:  6 Oct 2012

CFA 2012 Caravan Park Fire Safety Guideline (pdf 1.7MB)

This guideline provides a uniform set of technical provisions for the design and construction of caravan parks throughout Victoria .For existing parks and parts thereof licenced and operating prior to 1 May 2024.

CFA 2012 Caravan Park Fire Safety Guideline (pdf 1.7MB) 

Published:  31 May 2012

Residential subdivision Water Supply Requirements Statement (pdf 33.3KB)

Residential subdivision applications that require a road to be made are sent to CFA when they do not meet water supply requirements.

Residential subdivision Water Supply Requirements Statement (pdf 33.3KB) 

Published:  6 Jan 2008

Fire Orders (pdf 522.7KB)

'In case of Fire' signage for the workplaces.

Fire Orders (pdf 522.7KB) 

Published:  1 Jan 2006

Gas Safety Guidelines for Hospitality Industry - Guidelines for staff (pdf 190.3KB)

Factsheets for businesses using portable gas heaters in public places.

Gas Safety Guidelines for Hospitality Industry - Guidelines for staff (pdf 190.3KB) 

Published:  7 Jul 2005

Gas Safety Guidelines for Hospitality Industry - Guidelines for the employers (pdf 217.7KB)

Factsheets for businesses using portable gas heaters in public places.

Gas Safety Guidelines for Hospitality Industry - Guidelines for the employers (pdf 217.7KB) 

Published:  7 Jul 2005

 

 

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