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What is a Fire Prevention Notice?

It is a legal direction to a private property owner to reduce the amount of fuel (generally vegetation) to minimise the fire risk during the summer (fire season).

Why are Notices issued?

Fire Prevention Notices are issued when properties have been inspected and have been found (at the time) to be in a condition that has the potential to put life or property under threat during a bushfire.

Who issues Fire Prevention Notices?

Municipal Fire Prevention Officers authorised under the Country Fire Authority Act 1958. In the Shire of Yarra Ranges, Fire Prevention Officers carry out a street by street inspection of private property over several weeks and issue Notices where required.

Can Fire Prevention Notices be issued to government bodies or agencies?

No. The CFA Act only authorises Councils to issue Notices on private property. The CFA Act however does require those Agencies to take steps to reduce fuel and minimise fire risk on land under their control.

What are the responsibilities of the property owner?

Property owners are required to complete the works as detailed in the Notice prior to the expiry date also shown on the Notice.

What are the consequences of not complying with a Notice?

Should the property owner fail to complete the required work, Council is then obliged by the CFA Act to undertake the necessary work in lieu of the property owner as soon as practical. The costs of undertaking such works will be passed onto the property owner and it will include a Council Administration Fee (to cover council intervention and contractor costs.) This course of action will be more costly than a landowner employing a contractor or undertaking the work themselves, due to Council's overheads. It should also be noted that this is a 'compulsory clearance' in accordance with the CFA Act and not a service provided by Council.

Will further advice be sent to a property owner if Council is going to carry out a compulsory clearance?

No. The Fire Prevention Notice is the 'first and final' advice.

For further Information, contact your local authorities.

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