National Veld and Forest Fire Act, 1998 (Act No. 101 of 1998)Chapter 5 : Fire Fighting17. Readiness for fire fighting |
| (a) | have such equipment, protective clothing and trained personnel for extinguishing fires as are— |
| (i) | prescribed; or |
| (ii) | in the absence of prescribed requirements, reasonably required in the circumstances; |
| (b) | ensure that in his or her absence responsible persons are present on or near his or her land who, in the event of fire, will— |
| (i) | extinguish the fire or assist in doing so; and |
| (ii) | take all reasonable steps to alert the owners of adjoining land and the relevant fire protection association, if any. |
| (2) | An owner may appoint an agent to do all that he or she is required to do in terms of this section. |