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Permanent regulation of the use of fire in the Var derpartement .
This note is an informative one. Interested persons are required to consult the edicted rules issued by the prefet concerning the permanent use of fire in the Var of 5/04/2004 available to them at the Town Hall.
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PERIODES
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ORANGE
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RED
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GREEN
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
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From 1 February to 31 March
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- Period from 1 June to 30 September
- Additional periods as may be prescribed by special order of the prefect
- The days of wind exceeding 40 km / h on average (rate appreciated locally)
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Covering the rest of the year:
- From 1 October to 31 January
- From 1 April to 31 May
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It is prohibited at all times and in all circumstances, throwing objects on fire in the land described in Article 1, including the channels (and their surroundings) through these same lands.
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It is forbidden during red, to smoke inside the woods, forests, heathland, scrub, scrubland, plantation and afforestation as well as tracks that run through them.
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PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO THE PUBLIC
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It is prohibited at all times and under all circumstances or to bring to light the fire, on the grounds referred to in Article 1.
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PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO THEIR OWNERS OR ASSIGNS
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The incineration plants or cut up are subject to declaration
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It is forbidden for owners or their heirs: or to turn the fire on the land described in Article 1, including in mobile incinerators.
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The fires are allowed without administrative formality, but subject to the security provisions under Article 6.
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These prohibitions shall not apply:
- For homes, their dependencies and building sites, workshops and factories.
- For incinerators and barbecues fixed adjacent to buildings provided that the chimneys are fitted with spark arrestor are observed and that the requirements imposed by public authority and regulation, particularly in terms of clearing required.
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GREEN PERIOD (art. 2 et 5)
From 1 October to 31 January and 1 April to 31 May
The fires are allowed without administrative formality, but subject to the following security measures:
Not to make the operation as if the wind is less than 40km / h on average,
Do not place the homes in line of trees,
Girdle sites on which homes will be lit by a band of security cleared and raked a minimum of 5 meters
Monitor permanent homes for people in sufficient numbers, equipped with means to monitor and termination at any time
Proceed to the end of the operation to the total extinction of the homes only by flooding,
Ensure the complete extinguishment of homes before leaving the premises
ORANGE PERIOD (art. 2, 6)
From 1 February to 31 March
Are subject to prior notification in the town hall at least 10 days before the expected date of incineration:
INCINERATION OF PLANT CUTS, subject to the following security measures:
In the absence of wind,
Households should not be located in line of trees,
Piles should not exceed 2 meters in diameter, 1 meter in height and must be surrounded by a band of security cleared and raked a minimum of 5 meters,
Be monitored by people in sufficient numbers (minimum 2 persons in the event of multiple foci) equipped with means to monitor and termination at any time until total cooling,
Proceed to the end of the operation to the total extinction of the homes only by flooding,
Ensure the total extinction of the homes before leaving the premises
INCINERATION OF SMALL PLANTS ON FOOT (grasses and brush), the following conditions:
Be done by day
In the absence of wind,
Limit the surface to be incinerated at once to 2000 square meters,
Around the perimeter of the operation by a band of security cleared and raked a minimum of 5 meters,
Be conducted in successive bands,
Be monitored by people in sufficient numbers (2 persons from 100 m²) equipped with means to monitor and termination at any time
Proceed to the end of the operation to the total extinction of the homes only by flooding,
Ensure the total extinction of the homes before leaving the scene.
Open the form
Declaration of forest burning in less than 200m
(Application de l'arrêté préfectoral du 05 avril 2004)
RED PERIOD (art. 2, 7)
From June 1 to September 30,
Additional period set by order of the prefect motivated by climatic conditions leading to high-risk days of wind above 40km / h average speed being assessed locally.
For example, the speed of 40km / h is characterized by the rocking of large branches and electrical son, or when young trees are shaking.
It is forbidden for owners and their dependents:
To fire except when:
LIGHTS FOR THE COOKING AND FIREWORKS
Authorizations can be granted by the Mayors for their implementation, subject to:
Not to operation on land cleared in accordance with existing regulations,
Do not locate the household or firings in line of trees,
Not carry out the transaction in the absence of wind,
Girdle the location where the home will be turned on or carried out the firing of a band of security cleared and raked 5mètres of minimum
Monitor home or firing at all times by persons equipped with adequate means to monitor and termination at any time
Proceed to the end of the operation to the total extinction of the home only by flooding,
Ensure the extinction of the home before leaving,
If the establishment of a security is considered necessary by the Mayor, the burden lies with the applicant.
Applications are to enter into City Hall at least 10 days before the scheduled date.
The authorization under Article 7 of the prefectural decree does not respect the specific regulations regarding the use of pyrotechnic devices.
Burning plant bulbs and other plants by growers
Authorizations can be granted by the mayors for their achievement (to purchase 10 days before the scheduled date) subject to:
Do not proceed with the operation that day and in the absence of wind,
Do not incinerate more than 2000m ² in one piece,
Around the perimeter of the operation by a band of security cleared and raked a minimum of 5 meters,
Monitor by individuals in sufficient numbers (2 persons from 100m ²) equipped with means to monitor and termination at any time
Proceed to the end of the operation to the total extinction of the homes only by flooding,
Finish before 10 hours of the morning.
Exceptional derogation
Exceptions duly motivated by the need to undertake or continue work, as well as the traditional carbonization of the charcoal may be granted by the prefect after consulting the concerned Mayor, the Director of Departmental Services 'Fire and Rescue and the Director of Agriculture and Forestry.
If the establishment of a security is deemed necessary, the burden lies with the applicant.
Applications are to be subscribed in the town hall at least 3 weeks before the expected date of operation.
PENALTIES
Violators of the provisions of the Order are subject to criminal penalties and / or financial.
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