It applies to all premises within the City of Christchurch. Additional restrictions apply in the Bottle Lake and Chaneys Road Fire Gazetted District and the rural fire area under the Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977. The fire is not located within 5 m of any combustible material such as any building, tree, hedge, boundary fence, or other combustible material. A fire is not lighted or continues to burn between the hours of sunset and sunrise. A pressurised water supply connection to a hose is available.
Adequate supervision is maintained at all times.
Any larger fires should be referred to your local Council Service Centre before lighting. The co-operation and goodwill of all citizens is requested in meeting the bylaw objectives. Should you require further information or wish to complain about an outdoor rubbish fire for safety reasons, please contact your Local Service Centre.