Stationary engines
18 Stationary engines
A person must not use a stationary engine in a fire protected area during the prohibited period—
if the stationary engine is in the open air; or
if the exhaust of the stationary engine discharges into the open air.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
Subregulation (1) does not apply to a person who ensures that the following requirements are satisfied when using the stationary engine—
the exhaust pipe is fitted with a spark arrestor which—
is in proper working order; and
complies with AS 1019–2000;
the ground and airspace within a distance of 1⸱5 metres from the outer perimeter of the stationary engine and from the uppermost point of the stationary engine are clear of inflammable material;
there is available for immediate use—
a hose connected to an adequate water supply; or
if there is no adequate water supply, at least—
(A) one knapsack spray pump with a tank capacity of not less than 9 litres which is fully charged with water, is in proper working order and complies with AS 1687–1991; or
(B) one water (stored pressure) fire extinguisher which is in proper working order, is fully charged with water and maintained at the correct pressure, has a tank capacity of not less than 9 litres and complies with AS/NZS 1841.1:2007 and AS/NZS 1841.2:2007.
In this regulation, stationary engine includes, but is not limited to, motor driven pumps and generators.
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