Chapter 4 : Veldfire Prevention through Firebreaks
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Chapter 4 places a duty on owners to prepare and maintain firebreaks. The procedure in this regard and the role of adjoining owners and the fire protection association are dealt with. Provision is also made for the making of firebreaks on the international boundary of the Republic. The Minister is given the power to exempt any owner from making a firebreak for good reason.

 

12. Duty to prepare and maintain firebreaks

13. Requirements for firebreaks

14. Firebreaks on borders of Republic

15. Exemption from duty to prepare and maintain firebreaks

16. Exemption from prohibitions on damaging plants