Bush Fires Amendment Regulations 2021

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Amends the Bush Fires Regulations 1954 regarding fire safety and prevention measures.

Details

Act References

Bush Fires Act 1954 Fire and Emergency Services Act 1998 s.3 Fire and Emergency Services Act 1998 section 3 Fire and Emergency Services Act 1998 section 12(2)Fire and Emergency Services Act 1998 section 14B(1)Fire and Emergency Services Act 1998 section 20(2)Fire and Emergency Services Act 1998 section 36ZM Emergency Management Act 2005 section 3 Road Traffic (Administration) Act 2008 section 4

Notice Date

29 January 2021

Effective Date

30 January 2021

Reference Numbers

AS 1019-2000

Notice Text

These regulations amend the Bush Fires Regulations 1954. Amendments include definitions of approved fire extinguisher, private road, rail grinding, road, suitable spark arrester, and urgent works. Regulation 24DA inserted regarding activities authorised by the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1998. Regulation 24E replaced regarding hot work exceptions. Various other regulations amended concerning fire-resistant barriers, extinguishers, and catering activities.

WA Government Gazette No. 20/2021 · 29 January 2021 · Page 11

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