Burning and Fire Permits
When do I need a permit?
During the Fire Danger Season burning can only be undertaken under strict conditions as set out by the Fire and Emergency Services Act 2005 and in many instances require a schedule 9 or 10 permit to light a fire in the open, including any broad acre burning. To see what you can/can’t do please follow this link to the CFS web site.
Outside the Fire Danger season, burning in the open, both inside and outside townships, is only permitted under certain conditions.
Fire Danger Season generally runs from November until April however dates are subject to change dependant on many factors. For confirmation of fire danger season dates refer to the CFS website: Fire Danger Season dates & permits - CFS
Where can I get a permit?
A permit can only be obtained from Council by contacting the council's Fire Prevention Officer on 8633 9720 or by submitting a Customer Request.
The conditions under which the permit is issued must be complied with, and any relevant Code of Practice set out by the Country Fire Service adhered to.
Backyard Burning and Keeping Warm in Winter
Smoke and burning in the open is an issue of concern to the community and its impact on air quality and amenity are well recognized.
The Environment Protection (Clean Air) Policy 2016 outlines the conditions and controls that are imposed on burning in the open. In previous years, Port Pirie Regional Council have issued a Generic Burning Permit to authorise any person living in defined townships to carry out burning activities outside of the fire danger season subject to various conditions. With the introduction of the FOGO system and weekly collection of green waste, the necessity to burn excess matter has diminished and as a result, a generic burning permit will not be issued ongoing. To apply for a burning permit for any reason including a comfort fire, please contact council's Fire Prevention Officer on 8633 9720 or submit a Customer Request.
For further information about when and what you can burn please refer to the information sheet Backyard Burning and Keeping Warm in Winter. Or contact Council's friendly Development & Regulation team on 86339720. Maps detailing the township boundaries for the purpose of the Clean Air Policy 2016 are available here: