During a Total Fire Ban, any outdoor work or activity not covered by the Bush Fires Regulations 1954 and that:
- involves the lighting or use of fire, or
- is an activity likely to cause a fire;
requires an exemption issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
During a local governments restricted or prohibited burning periods (RPBT) an exemption issued by DFES is required for work or activities that are not covered in regulations and:
Exemptions are issued solely to businesses, industries, and public authorities holding a registered ABN specific to the relevant activity or work. The exemption will outline specific conditions that must be followed to minimise bushfire risk.
Use this table to find out if you need to submit an exemption application or will be working under regulations.
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WORK OR ACTIVITY
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WORKING UNDER BUSH FIRES REGULATIONS 1954 - TOTAL FIRE BAN
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TOTAL FIRE BAN EXEMPTION REQUIRED (S.22C)
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RESTRICTED OR PROHIBITED BURNING TIMES EXEMPTION REQUIRED (S.25A)
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Smoking ceremonies
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N
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Y
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Y
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Rail grinding
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N
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Y
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N
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Bee smoking
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N
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Y
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N
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Fireworks
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N
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Y
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N
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Hot fire training
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Y
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Y
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Y
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Hot Work (welding and grinding)
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Y
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N
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N
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Road Work (heated bitumen and grading work)
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Y
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N
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N
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Off-road activity
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Y
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N
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N
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Catering
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Y
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N
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Y
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Gas flaring
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Y
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N
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Y
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Activities not listed or for more information
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exemptions@dfes.wa.gov.au or 08 9395 9359
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For more total fire ban or exemption information visit the DFES website.