Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00203:clause:6_22a:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00203
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 6 cl 22A (pt 1/2)
Character Range: 344352–346957

22A  Fires during a fire danger period
 (1) During a fire danger period in an area, a person must not light, use or maintain a fire in the open air in the area except in accordance with:
 (a) the requirements of subsection (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6); or
 (b) a direction under subsection 25(1); or
 (c) subsection 19(2) (power to light fire on land).
Penalty: 30 penalty units or imprisonment for 1 year, or both.

Requirements for using a barbeque or stove during fire danger period
 (2) The requirements of this subsection are:
 (a) the fire must be in a gas or electric barbecue, or in a gas or electric stove, that is not in a Commonwealth reserve or a public reserve; and
 (b) the space immediately around and above the barbecue or stove must be cleared of all flammable, explosive or dangerous material to a distance of at least 2 metres.

Requirements for using a public barbecue during fire danger period
 (3) The requirements of this subsection are:
 (a) the fire must be in a gas or electric barbecue made available by the Norfolk Island Regional Council for public use; and
 (b) if the barbecue is in a Commonwealth reserve—the barbecue must be used in accordance with the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000 (Cth).

Requirements for using a fireplace during fire danger period
 (4) The requirements of this subsection are:
 (a) the fire must be in a properly constructed fireplace:
 (i) that is constructed of a non‑flammable material; and
 (ii) that is capable of containing the perimeter of a fire; and
 (iii) that is not in a Commonwealth reserve or a public reserve; and
 (b) the space immediately around and above the fireplace must be cleared of all flammable, explosive or dangerous material to a distance of at least 2 metres; and
 (c) the fire must be for the purpose of cooking food or heating liquids.

Requirements for using an incinerator during fire danger period
 (5) The requirements of this subsection are:
 (a) the fire must be in a properly constructed incinerator that is designed to prevent the escape of sparks and incandescent material; and
 (b) the incinerator must not be in a Commonwealth reserve or a public reserve.

Requirements for using a permit during fire danger period
 (6) The requirements of this subsection are:
 (a) the person must hold a permit to light, use and maintain a fire in the open air in the area during a fire danger period; and
 (b) the person must have taken reasonable steps to give the Chief Fire Control Officer, and each owner of land adjoining the land on which the fire is lit, 24 hours notice that the