Are you building in a bushfire prone area?
 

Building in a bushfire area requires careful town planning, siting and design. Buildings must designed and constructed. To minimise the risk of ignition from a bushfire. Following the recent bushfires in Victoria there are new regulations. Which involves the site to have an assessment done. Also which called a BAL which is a Building Attack Level. Which will assess the buildings construction requirements. The BAL used as part of the Building Permit application. The BAL must assessed by a Qualified Building Practioner. Also which Fast Track Plans & Permits Pty Ltd is and is another part of our service. The BAL includes a site plan. Also other information such as a report to identify vegetation, slope direction of the site. Access and access to water supplies. Also it is our responsibility as the designer to incorporate the appropriate construction.

Info about Bepl:
Bush fire prone land (BFPL) It is land that has been identified by local council which can support a bush fire or is subject to bush fire attack. Also bush fire prone land maps are prepared by local council and certified by the Commissioner of the NSW RFS.In New South Wales there is no ‘Deemed-to-Satisfy’ (DtS) approach to building within the Flame Zone due to the risks involved. … Based on this advice, the NSW RFS is now ceasing to allow the use of BAL-40 windows with non-combustible bush fire shutters in the Flame Zone. Though requirements in the house design and work with our Melbourne Building Surveyor. Also to ensure you get your Building Permit. Also we charge a flat fee of $300 for a BAL Bushfire Prone Area and can have it completed in one day to ensure you can get your building permit. Call our building design department today to get help with you if I want My house is in a bushfire area.