📜 Bush Fires Regulations Amendment Regulations 2022
RegulationsSL 2022/15326 August 2022
Principal Act
These regulations amend the Bush Fires Regulations 1954 and the Bush Fires (Infringements) Regulations 1978. The amendments relate to fire danger ratings, bush fire behaviour index calculations, and requirements for firefighting water availability during hot work and road work.
The regulations affect individuals and businesses undertaking hot work or road work in areas prone to bush fires. They will need to adjust their fire prevention measures and ensure adequate water supplies are available based on revised fire danger forecasts and calculation methods. The changes to infringement penalties will affect those who breach the regulations.
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