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Fire Pit Application

Current membership status
SASDC are allowed a certain number of fire pits per event and this is sanctioned by our event application approval. SASDC cannot guarantee that your application will be approved. You will be advised if your application is successful
SMALL FIREPITS (RAISED OFF THE GROUND) o All fire scars are to be removed to a reasonable standard at the conclusion of the event. o Firepits are to be approved or supplied by SASDC *Forestry Act extract A person must not, without lawful authority, light, maintain or use a fire in a forest reserve unless— (a) the fire is for cooking or personal comfort; and (b) the fire is contained— (i) in a fire place in the reserve that has been constructed by the Corporation for that purpose; or (ii) in a portable cooking appliance; and (c) the space immediately around and above the fire is cleared of all flammable material to a distance of at least 4 metres; and (d) the fire does not occupy an area in excess of 1 square metre; and 4.2.2021—Forestry Regulations 2013 Controls on activities in reserves—Part 3 Published under the Legislation Revision and Publication Act 2002 5 (e) a person who is able to control the fire is present at the site of the fire from the time it is lighted to the time it is completely extinguished; and (f) an appropriate agent adequate to extinguish the fire is at hand. Maximum penalty: $750. Expiation fee: $105.