Fire Safety By-law, 2022

Municipal By‑laws

By-law Title

eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality: Fire Safety By-law, 2022

Commencement Date

2022-10-27

Long Title

To prescribe minimum standards to provide for the safety of life, property and the environment from the hazards created by fire, explosion and dangerous conditions; to regulate the use, storage and sale of fireworks within the Municipality; to provide a safe and healthy environment for all citizens residing within the municipality; to regulate the discharge of fireworks in public and private places with the aim of safeguarding residents and properties; to minimise the effects of fireworks on animals; provide for fire-protection services and emergency evacuation response plans; to regulate the use , handling, transport, supply and delivery of dangerous goods; to provide for a fire brigade service; to provide for offences and penalties; to provide for the repeal of laws and savings and to provide for and matters incidental thereto.

Subject(s)

Provincial, Local and Traditional Government > Local legislation > Fire and emergency services

Province

KwaZulu-Natal

Municipality

KwaZulu-Natal > eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality