Firebreaks
Each year, the City issues a Fire Hazard Information Booklet and a Fire Hazard Reduction Notice, outlining the minimum legal requirements for all landowners and occupiers to prepare for the bushfire season. These documents are issued under Section 33 of the Bush Fires Act 1954, and compliance with the outlined requirements is mandatory by law.
The booklet is published in the State Government Gazette, the local newspaper, and on the City’s website.
Fire Mitigation Requirements
All fire mitigation measures must be in place and maintained from 5 October to 1 May each year.
Starting 5 October, the City conducts inspections of all properties within its boundaries. Properties found to be non-compliant will be notified and required to take corrective action to meet compliance standards.
If you identify a property that appears non-compliant, you can submit a report for review.
Click here to report a non-compliant property
FIREBREAK NOTICE & BOOKLET
The Annual Fire Hazard Information Booklet is published each year and distributed alongside the Rates Notice. To access the current edition, please use the link below.
Annual Fire Hazard Information Booklet
The Fire Reduction Notice is issued annually and distributed with the Rates Notice. To view the current Annual Fire Reduction Notice, please access it using the link below.
Annual Fire Hazard Reduction Notice
PREPARING SMALL LOTS FOR BUSHFIRE SEASON
Small lots, under 4000m2, regardless of whether the land is vacant or has a building or other structures on it, must meet the following requirements by the Annual Fire Hazard Information Booklet deadline.
All vacant blocks must have combustible material mowed or slashed to a maximum height of 7.5cm. Plowing or rotary hoeing is not permitted.
All vacant land must have wattle bush removed, unless a written application is made to the City and approved prior to the 13 September deadline
All buildings and structures must have a minimum of three meters clearance of all combustible materials.
All developed land must have wattle bush maintained to a maximum height of 2.5m and the canopy of the bush may not exceed the property boundaries.
PREPARING MEDIUM SIZED LOTS FOR BUSHFIRE SEASON
All medium sized lots between 4000m2 and 5 hectares in size must meet the following requirements by the Annual Fire Hazard Information Booklet deadline.
Properties with significant wattle bush may be instructed by the City to take special action.
All structures and buildings, including private power poles, must have a minimum three-meter clearance of all inflammable material.
Mineral earth or mulch breaks against the boundary fence must be a minimum of three meters in width and have a minimum overhead clearance of four meters.
All combustible material grades, mowed or slashed to a maximum height of 7.5cm over the entire property. This excludes managed vegetation such as ornamental trees, distinct islands of vegetation remote from boundaries and assets.
PREPARING LOTS OVER 5 HECTARES FOR BUSHFIRE SEASON
All large lots larger than 5 hectares in size will need to meet the following requirements by the Annual Fire Hazard Information Booklet deadline.
All buildings and structures must have a minimum of three meters clearance of all combustible material. Structures include private power poles.
Fire breaks must be a minimum of three meters in width and have a minimum overhead clearance of four meters.
Mineral earth or mulched breaks installed within 20 meters inside and along the whole external boundary of land held in continuous ownership up to a maximum of 200 hectares.
FIREBREAK INFRINGEMENT APPEAL
If you believe an infringement notice was issued in error or there are circumstances you would like the City to consider, you have the right to lodge an appeal.
To submit your appeal, please complete the 91视频 Infringement Appeal Form. This form allows you to provide relevant details and supporting documentation to assist in the review of your case.
How to Submit:
- Complete the form online via the City’s website, or
- Visit the City’s Customer Service Centre to obtain a printed copy.
Please ensure all required information is included to avoid delays in processing your appeal. Once submitted, your appeal will be reviewed, and you will be notified of the outcome in writing.
For more information or assistance, contact the City’s Customer Service team.