Public notice is hereby given pursuant to Sections 19, 22 and 23 of the Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977 for the Marlborough District Council area south of the Wairau River including the area south of the Diversion, and pursuant to Section 806.1 of the Marlborough District Council Bylaw 2010 for the Urban Marlborough District Council areas of Blenheim, Seddon and Ward:
that as from 8.00 am on Thursday 6 December 2012 a Restricted Fire Season came into force until further notice.
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Burning permits are required for all fires in the Open Air during a Restricted Fire Season except for the following: |
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Gas fired barbecues provided they are positioned at least 2 metres from any dry materials which could catch on fire. |
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Approved incinerators incorporating a chimney and spark arrestorto stop sparks from escaping from the incinerator |
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In accordance with the Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977 for the Marlborough District Council area south of the Wairau River including the area south of the Diversion, and in accordance with Section 806.1 of the Marlborough District Council Bylaw 2010 for the Urban Marlborough District Council areas of Blenheim, Seddon and Ward, persons wishing to light a fire in the Open Air must obtain a fire permit:
PROVIDED THAT NO SUCH FIRES SHALL BE LIT OR REMAIN ALIGHT DURING HIGH OR GUSTY WINDS OR WHEN HIGH OR GUSTY WINDS ARE FORECAST.
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A total ban on all fires on any day or days of extreme fire hazard as broadcast under Section 20 of the Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977 or Section 807.1 of the Marlborough District Council Bylaw 2010 takes precedence over this notice. |
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In all cases a person lighting a fire within these provisions shall remain in attendance at the fire until it is fully extinguished. |
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It shall not be a legal defence against claims for damage caused by any fire lit during a restricted fire season or an open fire season with or without a fire permit. |
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All fires burning without a fire permit before this restriction came into force will be illegal and will now require a fire permit. |
Burning permits for all areas South of the Wairau River (including the Urban Areas of Blenheim, Seddon and Ward) can be obtained by phoning the Marlborough District Council on Ph: 03 520 7400 during normal business hours only.
Please be aware it could take up to five working days to have a Fire Permit issued in some circumstances.
OR ALL RURAL FIRES RING 111.
YOU ARE REMINDED IF YOU CAUSE A FIRE YOU CAN BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COSTS OF PUTTING OUT.
THIS RESTRICTION COMES INTO FORCE AT 8.00 AM ON THURSDAY 6 DECEMBER 2012.