Council to fine fire safety rule breakers

MUNICIPAL Fire Prevention Officers will begin property inspections in the coming weeks to assess whether works are needed to reduce fuel and fire risks before and during the 2022/23 fire season. Fines of more than $1800 may be issued to property owners who fail to comply with Fire Prevention Notices. Photo: SPEC FILE.

By Admin

November 28, 2022 | 4:00 PM

PROPERTY inspections by Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) officers are set to commence across the Shire over coming weeks, to assess whether works are needed to reduce fuel and fire risks before the 2022/23 fire season.

Residents who fail to comply with Fire Prevention Notices issued by Council’s Municipal Fire Prevention Officers could face a potential fine of more than $1800.