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​Fire protection​

Design and construction of buildings should encompass water drainage from buildings and access to facilitate fire-fighting and rescue.

Provision should be made for the installation of sprinkler systems, extractor fan systems, emergency exits and fire-fighting equipment.

Adequate water supply through the provision of reservoirs for fire-fighting purposes.

Storage of flammable substances

All flammable liquid storerooms must be d​esigned in accordance with the requirements of the City’s bylaws. No person may store or allow the storage of any flammable substance in any storeroom without:

A certificate of registration (Section 35); and

Compliance with the requirements of th​e by-laws and any other applicable law.

The use of fireworks without authorisation is prohibited in certain circumstances.

Fireworks displays must be authorised by Council at least 14 days prior to the proposed event.

Application for permission to deal with fireworks must be made from the Chief or his / her nominee at least 30 days in advance.