Can I use a barbeque outside for cooking?

NOunless:

• It is an electric or LPG (Butane or Propane) outdoor cooker or stove and:
  • There is a cleared area all the way around the cooker or stove for at least for one metre (1m). This includes above the cooker or stove.
• If it is a solid fuel (heat beads, wood, charcoal) barbeque:
  • It complies with any restrictions in Parks
  • It complies with the Environmental Regulations, and Local Government By-Laws.
  • There is a cleared area all the way around the barbeque for at least for three metres (3m). This includes above the barbeque.
  • There is someone always supervising the barbeque.
  • The barbeque is put out completely after use.

Can I light a campfire?

NOunless:

• It is on your property or you have the permission of the person whose property it is on
• It complies with any restrictions in Parks
• It complies with the Environmental Regulations, and Local Government By-Laws.
• There is a cleared area all the way around the fire for at least for three metres (3m). This includes above the fire.
• The fire is registered with Tasmania Fire Service online via the myServiceTas Portal or by calling 1800 000 699.
• The fire is no larger than one cubic metre (1m³).
• There is someone always supervising the fire.
• The fire is put out completely by soaking it with water, stirring it, and soaking it with water after use.

Can I use an incinerator on my property?

NOunless:

• It complies with the Environmental Regulations,and Local Government By-Laws.
• The fire is completely contained inside the incinerator (no sparks, embers, or coals can escape from the incinerator).
• There is a cleared area all the way around the incinerator for at least for three metres (3m). This includes above the incinerator.
• There is someone always supervising the incinerator.
• The fire is put out completely.

Can I light a fire outside to burn off grass, weeds, stubble, raked leaves, cleared tree branches or other vegetation?

NOunless :

• The fire is no larger than one cubic metre (1m³).
• There is a cleared area all the way around the fire for at least for three metres (3m). This includes above the fire.
• The fire is registered with Tasmania Fire Service online via the myServiceTas Portal or by calling 1800 000 699.
• There is someone always supervising the fire.
• The fire is put out completely by soaking it with water, stirring it, and soaking it with water after use.
• If the fire is larger than one cubic metre (1m³).
  • You have a Fire Permit issued by Tasmania Fire Service.
  • You comply with all the conditions of the Fire Permit. To apply for a Fire Permit, visit the myServiceTas Portal or call 1800 000 699.

Can I do work that creates sparks outside? (This includes welding, grinding, charring, soldering, and gas cutting.)

NOunless you comply with the Tasmania Fire Service Hot Work Guideline

Can I do harvesting or slashing or use other machinery outside?

NOunless you comply with Tasmania Fire Service Machinery Operation Guideline

Can I undertake Forestry Operations or Use Outdoor Ovens?

NOunless you comply with

Tasmania Fire Service Forest Operations Guideline
Commercial outdoor cooking or catering activities must comply with the Tasmania Fire Service Outdoor Oven Guideline