Stacked flammable or combustible material

In force

The occupier of land on which bulk flammable or combustible material is stored, whether loose or packed in cases, bags, bales, cartons or boxes, must ensure:

(a)

the flammable or combustible material is not stored in a way that constitutes a danger by fire; and

(b)

if the flammable or combustible material is stored in an enclosed building:

(i)

it is stored in bays the dimensions of which do not exceed 3 m in length or width; and

(ii)

the top of the stack of material in each bay is at least 75 cm below the ceiling of the building; and

(iii)

there is a clear passageway at least 1.5 m wide between each bay; and

(c)

the flammable or combustible material is stored not less than 4m from the boundary of the land.

Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units.

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7 Stacked flammable or combustible material