Renovating Or Building In Bushfire Prone Areas
Did you know that local conditions such as the topography of your land, surrounding vegetation type and your homes distance from vegetation affects building requirements?
Formal Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Assessment And The Impact on Building Requirements
Bushfire Attack Levels (BAL) must be established before renovating or building in bushfire prone areas to help with the protection of the building. BAL assessments and inspections take into consideration the slope of the land, vegetation type and the building or home’s distance form vegetation.
Assessment Impacts On Building Requirements
The results of this assessment impact the building requirements, precautions and certifications required for the renovation and this mandatory assessment must be conducted by a certified professional to align with building approvals.
Informal Assessments - Check The Bushfire Potential In Your Area
While BAL assessments are a formal way to access the bushfire risk of your home when renovating or building, you can informally access the bushfire potential of your neighbourhood when you are considering purchasing a home or accessing your current residence, by visiting the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services website.
Using their post code checker, you can see the potential for a bushfire to take hold, spread and do damage in your area.
Linked: https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/postcode-checker
Bushfire Survival Plan
As we are entering the bushfire season, You can also make your Bushfire Survival Plan by visiting their website below to help protect your home.
Linked: https://bushfire-survival-plan.qfes.qld.gov.au/index.html