Burning Activities

Generally declared for a 24hr period due to weather conditions. All open burning is prohibited (unless an exemption applies). Gas or electric BBQs are permitted on domestic premises within 20m of the house, or where located in an approved camping reserve.

Are permitted year round except when there is a Total Fire Ban. No Beach fires allowed

It must be no larger than 1m x 1m surrounded by rocks with a 2m clearing, using dry seasoned wood, with a nearby water source.

The fire must never be left unattended. No 44 gallon drums

Are Permitted, with conditons

Pile burns of dry branches, leaves, sticks and twigs on a rural or semi-rural property. No Building Materials

Fire Permit is required during the Bush Fire Danger Period (generally 1st Oct to 31st March)

All Year Round - 24 Hrs Notice (unless specified otherwise on a Fire Permit) to adjoining neighbours and NSWRFS on 1300 661 401

Land must be Greater than 4,000m2 in area

Zoned, E3, E4, RE2, R5, RU1, RU2, RU5 or RU6

Only one pile may be burnt at a time no bigger than 2m wide and 1.5m high

20m from any structure or umanaged vegetation.

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Protecting a property or other assets from bush fires. A Bush Fire Hazard Reduction Certificate must be obtained before any clearing or burning which is required all year round. The property must generally be classified as bushfire prone (have a significant area of bush on or near the property) before the issuing of a certificate will be considered. Notifications must be provided all year round, and a Fire Permit is required during the Bush Fire Danger Period.

Are used during a bushfire emergency, to help control the fire and protect people and assets. Backburning occurs during a fire emergency when firefighting personnel determine that the best way to inhibit the progression of a bushfire is by burning back towards the oncoming fire. This removes fuel from the path of the fire, which can be an effective method of stopping its spread or reducing its impact on structures. Backburning needs to be carefully coordinated.

For primary producers who make a profit or loss from agricultural land uses. Agricultural burning examples include the appropriate burning of stubble, burning for pasture improvement, diseased crops, or dead animals (livestock). The property owner should check with Central Coast Council if they are considered an agricultural property. Generally there is little agricultural zoned land east of the M1 Pacific Motorway. Notifications must be provided all year round and a Fire Permit is required during the Bush Fire Danger Period. Clearing of undisturbed bushland for agricultural purposes is not permitted without a valid approval.