Making the Most of Your Outdoor Space During Winter Are you looking for ideas to warm your outdoor space during winter? Most people prefer to stay indoors during this season. but as temperatures in many parts of Australia including Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane range between 10 and 12 degrees in the winter months you can spend longer in your outdoor space just by following our helpful tips! 1. An outdoor fireplaceA fireplace is a great place to bond with your family or relax as your read your favourite book on a cold day or night. Now you can have the same comfort you get from an indoor fire in your backyard. An outdoor fireplace in Melbourne will draw your family outside even on a cold weather. 2. A BBQ fireplaceAn outdoor BBQ fireplace is another way of warming your outdoor during winter. The advantage of BBQ fireplaces over the ordinary fireplace is that you can prepare a meal as you enjoy the warmth. A BBQ fireplace means you can cook and enjoy a meal with your family and friends outdoors.

If you live in Brisbane or any other part of Australia, you can order for BBQ fireplace from the Riverlea Group. 3. Chiminea pizza ovenYou do not have to grill meat outdoors everyday. You can prepare and enjoy a pizza as a family or with your friends in your backyard. Having an outdoor oven shifts your kitchen from indoors to outdoors. Chiminea pizza ovens are in different designs and made of different materials. fingerprint door lock hotelChoose a Chiminea pizza oven from Sydney for your home. windows and doors barnsleyIt will not only add  warmth in your outdoor space but also create an ambience especially in a cold night. sliding patio door bolt lock keyed

4. Portable outdoor fire pitThe advantage of portable fire pits is that you can place them in any safe place in your outdoor space. They are also excellent if you have limited space in your yard.Don't let the cold weather keep you indoors all day and night. Riverlea Group Australia supplies the best outdoor products including outdoor fireplace in Melbourne, chiminea pizza oven in Sydney and outdoor BBQ fireplaces in Brisbane. upvc french doors security locks.au today for more outdoor garden furniture ideas and the best products on the market. purchase garage door torsion springContact our friendly team to make a booking!barn door latch black During the restricted fire season, a fire permit is required to light any fire in the open air. 16 foot garage door sweep

Permits for urban areas are not able to be issued during a restricted fire season.How to apply for a fire permitOur aim is to issue your fire permits as promptly as possible. However during busy periods such as during a restricted season, directly after a fire ban is lifted or when the weather improves, it can take up to five working days.  There is no charge for the issue of fire permits.To avoid being delayed, plan ahead.  Permits will not be issued outside of council business hours (8am-5pm, Monday to Friday). If you're in a Department of Conservation reserve, or within 1 km of one, you may require a permit from DOC. Their conditions may vary to ours so check their website for more information.  If you are outside the 1km Department of Conservation reserve then complete the our online form.If you have any questions about a fire permit ring Waikato District Council Rural Fire on 0800 492 452.Fire seasonsThere are three fire seasons, the selection and dates of the fire seasons vary depending on the conditions and are the responsibility of the Principal Rural Fire Officer.Open fire seasonRestricted fire season - during the restricted fire season, a fire permit is required to light any fire in the open air.

Prohibited fire season - a prohibited fire season can be imposed at any time throughout the year by the Principal Rural Fire Officer during periods of extreme fire danger, and no fire of any description may be lit in the open air. The only exception is if it is authorised by the Principal or Deputy Rural Fire Officer.Responsibilities when lighting a fireIf you light a fire you are responsible and held accountable for the costs if it escapes your control and causes damage.Escaped fires can cost those responsible for lighting them from $1,000 to $250,000 in firefighting costs. Under the Forest & Rural Fires Act 1977, costs will be recovered from the person responsible for lighting a fire.It is your responsibility to ensure the fire is not left unsupervised while burning and is completely extinguished before leaving the burn site.For all campfires, cooking fires, braziers, rubbish fires, controlled burn-offs, and prescribed burns, a minimum of three metres clearance must be made surrounding the fire.

Special attention is required for areas where peat soils exist as these fires can spread undetected and can be extremely difficult to control. The open season is the best time to carry out safe burns reducing the need for fires during summer.Their conditions may vary to ours so check their website for more information.Keep you and your family safeIf you are going to light a fire follow these tips to keep yourself and your family safe.Keeping SafeWear long sleeved natural fibre clothing, such as cotton or wool. Synthetic materials can melt and can cause severe injuries.Wear laced up leather boots and head protection.Plan how you are going to light the fire. Ensure the weather conditions, fire breaks and method for lighting the fire are right for the conditions.Always have a planned safe escape route away from the fire.Have adequate resources to control the fire if things don't go to plan.Be flexible, change your plans to suit the weather.Know your responsibilityIt is the responsibility of the person lighting the fire to ensure there are sufficient resources on site to mange the fire and that the fire is contained at all times.

A fire should not be lit unless public liability and fire suppression insurance is taken out.Liability for damage or fire suppression costs caused by any fire is the responsibility of the person lighting the fire.Plan aheadThink about the time of year you want to burn. During March-April and September-October strong equinoctial winds make burning potentially dangerous. Fire bans can be put in place during summer.Give your vegetation plenty of time to dry out. The majority of sap is water. Stacking your vegetation and leaving for up to six months will allow it to dry out and give you a much better burn.If possible cut and stack your vegetation in the spring and burn in the autumn. This gives the vegetation plenty of time to dry, producing a good clean burn and reduces the likely hood of fire escaping as we enter the wetter time of year.Waikato District Council fire control serviceWaikato District Council provides a fire control service outside the urban fire districts so a quick response can be made to rural fires.