It is important you exercise extreme vigilance when you are conducting burn on your property. Burning is prohibited at all times if the Fire Danger Rating is “High” or above for the Fire Weather District in which the fire is to be lit and also when a Total Fire Ban and/or a Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban has been declared.
Unrestricted Burning – between 1 June and 30 September each year
Garden refuse may be burnt without a permit during the burning unrestricted period between 1 June and 30 September each year. The burning restrictions stated in the City of Armadale Environment, Animals and Nuisance Local Laws 2002 are to be adhered to at all times.
Restricted Burning – between 1 April and 31 May and between 1 October and 30 November each year
Residents can legally burn a garden refuse pile without a fire permit during the restricted burning periods between 1 April and 31 May and between 1 October and 30 November each year as per section 24F(3) of the Bush Fires Act 1954, subject to the following:
- The fire can only be lit between 6pm and 11pm and is to be completely extinguished by midnight
- At least one person stays with the fire until it is completely extinguished by the application of water or earth
- There is no material within five (5) metres of the fire at any time while the fire is burning
- The pile must be no more than 1 cubic metre (1m x 1m x 1m)
- Only one pile to be burnt at any time
- There is a means of extinguishing the fire available at all times such as a garden hose, knapsack spray or fire unit
- Neighbours are informed of your intention to burn
- You register your burn with the DFES Communication Centre on 9395 9209
- The burning restrictions stated in the City of Armadale Environment, Animals and Nuisance Local Laws 2002 are adhered to at all times
Please Note: The restricted burning periods may vary subject to seasonal weather conditions. Please refer to the website banner for any alerts
City of Armadale Environment, Animals and Nuisance Local Laws 2002
In accordance with the City of Armadale Environment, Animals and Nuisance Local Laws 2002 the following points need to be observed:
- There is to be no burning on a Sunday or Public Holiday
- Burning is not permitted on properties less than 1,200m2
- The smoke must not cause a nuisance to any person
- The smoke must not create a traffic hazard
- Furnishings, carpets, rubber, plastic, non timber based building materials, petroleum, paint, food waste, manure or straw and other offensive or toxic matter are not to be burned
A permit to burn (set fire to bush on land in the City of Armadale) is required for the burning of any bush, large quantities of garden rubbish or refuse between 1 October and 30 November and 1 April and 31 May.
You can apply for a Fire Permit from the City's Administration on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between the hours of 3 to 4pm. Alternatively, please complete the application form downloadable below and submit via email, or in person, to the City at least three (3) business days prior to the intended burn period.
To obtain a permit please complete the application form below and submit via email, or in person, to the City at least three (3) business days prior to the intended burn period.
Once the application has been assessed, a copy of the permit and conditions will be issued to the permit holder, either by email or for collection from the City’s Administration Centre during office hours.
For assistance regarding mitigation burns and property assessments, please call the City on 08 9394 5000 and ask to speak to a Fire Prevention Officer.
The City's Fire Prevention Officer in conjunction with a volunteer fire brigade may be able to assist you with undertaking the burns.
For more information please visit the Firebreaks and burning permits page.
X Prohibited Burning Period has been extended until 28 April 2024. READ MORE