National Ports Act, 2005 (Act No. 12 of 2005)

Rules

Ports Rules

Chapter 3 : Health and Safety

Part B : General Safety Measures

75. Heating of substances

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(1) No person may boil or heat pitch, tar, resin, turpentine, oil or other flammable matter on shore within a port on any wharf, jetty, stacking area, quay or at any other place where the lighting of fires is prohibited by notice except —
(a) with the permission of the Authority, or
(b) if the person has a valid Hot Work Permit issued by the Authority.

 

(2) The Authority may impose conditions upon any permission granted to maintain safety, security, good order or to protect the environment.