worzel

Daft question - I just read that Victoria has imposed a Total Fire Ban. Does that just mean camp fires etc or does it even mean BBQ's (coals and/or gas)?

ABCDiamond

Not a Daft question at all.


General Advice on a Day of Total Fire Ban

Tools and Equipment

Tools and equipment that use a naked flame or generate sparks such as welding or grinding, must not be used in the open air.

If essential works are required to be done a special permit may be issued, after a thorough investigation of each application. Apply to your CFA Regional Office.

All barbecues which use solid fuel such as wood, charcoal or briquettes are banned. This includes closed oven or kettle-type appliances.

Gas and electric barbecues provided in public reserves/campsites may be used providing:

the barbecue is electric or gas fired
the barbecue is fixed permanent structure
the area for 3 metres around and above the barbeque is completely cleared of flammable material
an adult is in attendance at all times
a hose connected to a reticulated water supply or vessel containing at least 10 litres of water is on hand.


Portable gas and electric barbecues may be used provided:
the barbecue is located within 20 metres of a permanent dwelling (mobile homes, caravans or tents are not classified as permanent dwellings)
the area for 3 metres around and above the barbeque is completely cleared of flammable material
an adult is in attendance at all times
a hose connected to a reticulated water supply or vessel containing at least 10 litres of water is on hand.

Pollyana

http://cfaonline.cfa.vic.gov.au/mycf...cTotalFireBans
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All barbecues which use solid fuel such as wood, charcoal or briquettes are banned. This includes closed oven or kettle-type appliances.

Gas and electric barbecues provided in public reserves/campsites may be used providing:

the barbecue is electric or gas fired
the barbecue is fixed permanent structure
the area for 3 metres around and above the barbeque is completely cleared of flammable material
an adult is in attendance at all times
a hose connected to a reticulated water supply or vessel containing at least 10 litres of water is on hand.
Portable gas and electric barbecues may be used provided:

the barbecue is located within 20 metres of a permanent dwelling (mobile homes, caravans or tents are not classified as permanent dwellings)
the area for 3 metres around and above the barbeque is completely cleared of flammable material
an adult is in attendance at all times
a hose connected to a reticulated water supply or vessel containing at least 10 litres of water is on hand.

ABCDiamond

even from the same source Great minds think alike.

Stormz

but some great minds are quicker than others

Brisben

Wouldn't that mean one is Great and the other just medioca ( Not sure how to spell it)

jc_hoops

So, would that mean that you could not use a BBQ in your back yard, if it was a charcoal or briquettes one

Pollyana

Hmm, might do, but then again it might just mean that one is on broadband and the other on dial-up!!!!

moneypenny20

I'd say so, from that.

Bordy

Yeah thats exactly what it means. If we ever get a total fire ban on Xmas day its gonna knock a lot of peoples plans up in the air.

ABCDiamond

and 1.5Mb broadband connection at that

I will bow to Pollys superior fire knowledge anyday though.

ABCDiamond

Has anyone guessed why Gas BBQ's are really popular in this country ? (almost every house has one)

bondipom

My thoughts as well. Great alternative to using a hob and oven if you live in a house.

ABCDiamond

My wife uses ours for most of her cooking in the summer, as it doesn't heat the inside of the house up whilst cooking.

But that's using one of those 6 burner ones with Hood, and side burner ring.

kirsty&al

Careful! This may turn into a "my BBQ is bigger than yours thread".

A.