The City of Swan is currently in a RESTRICTED burning period.
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Restricted burning periods (Apr - May and Oct - Nov)
During the restricted period you are not permitted to burn without a burning permit.
- Under some conditions you may be able to burn a small pile of garden refuse after 6pm without a permit. Please visit Burning garden refuse for conditions and further information.
- Cooking fires may be exempt subject to the conditions below.
- Conditions and exemptions for heaters and incinerators can be found in the Annual Fire Season Guide under burning restrictions.
Note: On days when the fire danger rating is High or above, or a Total Fire Ban is declared, ALL burning (including exemptions) is prohibited.
Cooking Fires
Fires for the purpose of cooking are exempt from burning period restrictions subject to the following conditions:
- The fire must not be lit if the Fire Danger Rating is High or above, or if a Total Fire Ban is declared.
- The fire is contained in a purpose built appliance, and
- is at a person’s home; or
- is in an area is set aside for that purpose by the State Authority or City of Swan.
- No flammable material within 5 metres of the fire.
- At least one person capable of controlling the fire is in attendance at all times with adequate means of extinguishing the fire.
Burning Permits
Burning Permits are required during the restricted burning period which commences Tuesday 1 October.
Note – Fire Control Officers are not obligated to issue permits to burn and may provide advice on alternatives to burning.
Despite recent rain, no permits to burn will be issued for the remainder of spring.Note – issued permits are suspended on days when the fire danger is High and no burning is to occur. Please check the Fire Danger on the day by visiting Emergency WA before lighting up.
In some cases, garden refuse may still be burnt after 6pm as long as it meets all the conditions.
Unrestricted burning period (June - September)
During the unrestricted period you’re able to burn without a burning permit with the following conditions:
- The property size is over 2000m2 (due to smoke impact on high density living areas).
- The material being burnt is only vegetative or untreated wood - not commercial waste, or treated materials that will release noxious smoke.
Note: On days when a Total Fire Ban has been declared, all burning (including exemptions) is prohibited
Burning Permits
Burning permits are not required during the unrestricted burning period.
Prohibited burning period (December - March)
During the prohibited period you are NOT permitted to burn at all.
Cooking fires are exempt subject to the conditions below.
- Conditions and exemptions for heaters and incinerators can be found in the Annual Fire Season Guide under burning restrictions.
- Note: On days when the fire danger rating is High or above, or a Total Fire Ban is declared, ALL burning (including exemptions) is prohibited.
Cooking Fires
Fires for the purpose of cooking are exempt from burning period restrictions subject to the following conditions:
- The fire must not be lit if the Fire Danger Rating is High or above, or if a Total Fire Ban is declared.
- The fire is contained in a purpose built appliance, and
- is at a person’s home; or
- is in an area set aside for that purpose by the State Authority or City of Swan.
- No flammable material within 5 metres of the fire.
- At least one person capable of controlling the fire is in attendance at all times with adequate means of extinguishing the fire.
Burning Permits
Burning Permits will not be issued during the prohibited burning period.
