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BAL-19 Construction Requirements
BAL-19 is one of the Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) ratings used in Australia to determine the appropriate construction requirements for buildings in bushfire-prone areas. BAL-19 represents a moderate level of bushfire risk. The following are some of the construction requirements for buildings with a BAL-19 rating: It’s important to note that these are only some…
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BAL-12.5 Construction Requirements
BAL-12.5 is one of the Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) ratings used in Australia to determine the appropriate construction requirements for buildings in bushfire-prone areas. BAL-12.5 represents a moderate level of bushfire risk. The following are some of the construction requirements for buildings with a BAL-12.5 rating: It’s important to note that these are only some…
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Does my house need to be built to AS:3959?
AS3959 is an Australian standard that provides guidelines for the construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas. If your new house is located in an area designated as bushfire-prone, it may be required to comply with the provisions of AS3959. The application of AS3959 is typically determined by local councils, so you should check with your…
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Your Asset Protection Zone (APZ) and how it should look
Most Local Government Authority (LGA) areas may mandate an Asset Protection Zone (APZ) around your habitable dwelling, often set at a fixed distance, irrespective of your specific vegetation type, lot location, or the surrounding lots, contrary to what many believe. A Level 2 BPAD Consultant prescribes a site-specific Asset Protection Zone, considering factors like vegetation,…
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Offers on property in the bushfire prone area
This is not a difficult decision for me. Do you want to know one hundred percent where and if you can build in a lot before you buy it? YES! of course! Odd shapes, lots like below may have a smaller buildable area of BAL-29 or less? we can show you what the best end…
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Do I need a site plan?
Yes for a completed BAL Report you will need a site plan, this is also required for the submission to the Local Government Authority. A site plan before the BAL site assessment is not always the best option. If you do not have a site plan we will need a general location of the structure,…
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Why get a BAL done correctly?
When you get a BAL Assessment from an Accredited BPAD Bushfire Consultant Level 1, 2 or 3 you will be getting a BAL Report from someone that is: What problems can occur when you get a dodgy BAL Assessment with either someone that will not do the right thing by the customer, cuts corners or…
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How to modify the trees inside your APZ:
When your Asset Protection Zone (APZ) is approved by the Local Government Authority, you will need to modify the upper canopy cover within the APZ to comply with the Schedule 1 Standards for APZ’s (bottom of page). This will need to be reduced to 10-15% considering the trees being fully mature! Below is an indication…
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What is an Asset Protection Zone (APZ)?
An APZ or Asset Protection Zone is an area that is “low risk” measured from a dwelling to native vegetation within the lot. The APZ is required to be managed to lower the BAL Rating to an acceptable level. You will get the APZ distance from the bushfire consultant, BAL Report or similar document like…
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DFES Bushfire Prone Map
Are you looking for BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) Assessments? BAL ratings help to determine the level of risk in a certain area that is prone to bushfires. If your property falls within the DFES Bushfire Prone Map, it’s important to know what BAL rating applies and how this affects your home or business. Click the…