The site on which waste tyres are stored must meet the following minimum requirements-
(a) clearly visible signs with operating hours, contact details and site regulations must be posted near the entrance to the facility;
(b) a security attendant trained in fire prevention must be on site at all times;
(c) the site manager must be on site at all times when the facility is open;
(d) a person designated to manage the site must ensure the site is secured and no unauthorized person can access the site;
(e) no single pile of waste tyres may exceed a height of 3 metres, a length of 20 metres and a width of 10 metres;
(f) all interior firebreaks between piles of waste tyres must be at least five metres wide;
(g) the site must be flat and hard packed;
(h) the site must make provision for storm water management;
(i) the edges of the piles must be at least 8 metres from the perimeter fence, and any buildings, and the area between the piles and the fence and buildings must be clear of debris and vegetation;
(j) all firebreaks must be at least 8 metres wide; and
(k)waste tyre piles may not be located within 8 metres of a powerline.

