South Australian Repealed Regulations

This legislation has been repealed.

COUNTRY FIRES REGULATIONS 2004 - REG 39

39—Welders and other tools

        (1)         Pursuant to section 46 of the Act, the following appliances are prescribed:

            (a)         an electric welder;

            (b)         a mechanical cutting tool;

            (c)         a gas appliance.

        (2)         A person must not, during the fire danger season, operate an appliance referred to in subregulation (1) in the open air unless—

            (a)         the space immediately around and above the appliance is cleared of all flammable material to a distance of at least 4 metres; and

            (b)         a portable water spray in good working order is at hand; and

            (c)         a person who is able to control the appliance is present at all times while the appliance is in use or alight.

        (3)         This regulation does not permit the use of an appliance contrary to the terms of a total fire ban.

        (4)         This regulation does not apply to a member of the CFS or a recognised emergency service who must use an appliance in an emergency to protect life or property.