South Australian Numbered Acts

FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES ACT 2005 (NO 40 OF 2005) - SECT 135

135—Interference with fire plugs, fire alarms etc

A person must not without reasonable excuse—

            (a)         conceal, remove, damage, interfere with or obstruct access to—

                  (i)         a fireplug, hydrant, booster or suction point; or

                  (ii)         a mark or sign used for the purpose of indicating the presence or position of a fireplug, hydrant, booster or suction point; or

                  (iii)         a fire alarm or signalling device for giving notice of fire or other emergency; or

            (b)         give a false alarm of fire or other emergency.

Maximum penalty: $5 000.