Bad smells from blocked drains, fumes, compost and rubbish can cause a nuisance to neighbours and, if severe, can also affect our health.
Smoke can cause a nuisance to neighbours and interfere with their day-to-day life. If severe enough, it can also affect people's health.
To help minimise the health and safety impact of smoke, the City of Melbourne does not allow the incineration of waste material or vegetation (burning off) anywhere in the municipality. Contained fire pits are permitted for occasional use if burning only well-seasoned, dry timber. Residents are asked to be considerate of other residents when deciding the location of the fire pit in relation to neighbouring properties. This includes being aware of any open windows and washing as well as wind direction, timing, duration and frequency of use as all these factors may cause a nuisance.
In addition, all wood-fired heaters must comply with the Building Code of Australia or the Australian Standard for wood-fired heaters.
Lighting fires of any kind on days of total fire ban are not permitted. Refer to Fire Rescue Victoria for information about fire danger ratings and total fire bans.