Most local councils have bylaws dealing with outdoor rubbish fires, including incinerators, for safety reasons and to control pollution. Bylaws may:
ban outdoor fires and incinerators
require the person setting the fire to have a council or Fire Service permit
restrict outdoor fires to certain areas or times of the year
require that a hose is available that is connected to a pressurised water supply
require outdoor fires to be set a certain distance away from buildings, trees or fences
ban fires at night
require steps to be taken to minimise smoke.