Permits to Burn

During the Restricted Burning periods, a “Permit to Burn the Bush” or a "Fire Permit" is required to be obtained from the Shire of Northam website prior to any burning taking place. Permits to Burn will be issued by an Authorised Officer and must comply with all the conditions that are imposed on the permit.

During the Autumn Restricted Burning Period, permits will only be issued to primary producers for crop preparation purposes only unless otherwise notified. Refusal will be given if it is outside of these conditions.

NOTE: All approved Permits to Burn will be suspended for the 24 hours period when the Fire Danger Rating is HIGH and above or a Total Fire Ban has been declared by DFES. Also, when a Harvest Vehicle Movement Ban has been declared by the Shire of Northam. No burning can occur during this time. Please check the Emergency WA website to check the Fire Danger Rating or Total Fire Ban prior to ignition.

Authorised Officers for the Shire of Northam are volunteer Fire Control Officers. Please allow up to 5 business days to receive your permit.

Burning on any road verges is prohibited within the entire Shire of Northam.

APPLY FOR PERMIT HERE

To obtain a permit, click on the link above and follow the directions on the form. If possible, please provide a screenshot of your property and the location on where to burn will be occurring to avoid delays. This can be obtained from either Google maps or Landgate Map Viewer Plus.

Approved permits will only be valid for 7 days and all conditions on the permit must be strictly adhered to. Breaching of these permit conditions can result in fines or prosecution. If an extension is required, an email will be sent to you 2 days before the end of the current permit, requesting if an extension is required.  Otherwise contact the Shire of Northam Emergency Service Office for more information on 9622 6100.

Failing to obtain a permit to burn will result in fines or prosecution under the Bush Fire Act 1954.

Before you call 000 to report a fire, please check the Emergency WA website for the up to date list of burn offs in your area. EMERGENCY WA WEBSITE 

Current Fire Permits within the Shire of Northam