Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

BUSHFIRE REGULATIONS(AMENDMENT) (NO. 8 OF 1998) - REG 2

    “(d)     a fire lit, maintained or used to enable a hot-air balloon to become or stay airborne or to control the descent of such a balloon if—

              (i)     the balloon is under the control of a responsible person who is present at all times when the fire is in use;

              (ii)     an area of not less than 3 metres around the balloon is cleared of flammable material before the fire is lit; and

              (iii)     a means of applying a continuous stream of water is available for immediate use at the place at which the fire is lit.”.