Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Assessment

We determine the Building Construction Standards required for your build, in accordance with the Australian Standard (AS3959, 2018) – Construction of Buildings in Bushfire-prone Areas. This assessment is based on the classification of hazardous vegetation, slope and separation distances to your development.

We offer both Method 1 & Method 2 BAL assessments:

• Method 1 – is a simplified method of assessment, suitable for most sites where not constrained by steep slopes and limited setbacks to vegetation.
• Method 2 – is a detailed assessment and calculation, based on vegetation fuel load, specific slope and required setbacks to achieve each BAL rating. A Method 2 BAL is required on steep slopes (>20 degrees) and is recommended where limited setbacks to hazardous vegetation is apparent

“We work with you to provide the most suitable, cost-effective options to meet the needs of your Project. With degree qualifications in ecology, we are best placed to accurately classify vegetation. Don’t fall into the trap of paying for a substandard BAL assessment. This can result in a higher than required BAL rating, which will cost you thousands in additional planning requirements and time delays'” 

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Bushfire Management Plans (BMP)

Bushfire Management Plans provide detailed advice on Bushfire Hazard & Risk Mitigation options in order to manage the bushfire risk to people and property and demonstrate compliance with your Local Council planning scheme requirements.

This is triggered where a Bushfire Hazard Assessment confirms the proposed development is within a Medium, or higher, Potential Bushfire Hazard Area, or when requested by Council or a Building Certifier, to demonstrate compliance with Councils Bushfire Code.

This detailed report, references best-practice Bushfire Hazard Assessment methodologies (see above), and details Bushfire Risk Mitigation Measures required to appropriately reduce the bushfire hazard acting on a development, and to demonstrate compliance with the Local Council Planning Scheme Requirements. This report is generally required to accompany Development Applications in Bushfire Prone Areas, in order to demonstrate to Council that the proposed development is appropriate for, and that the development is suitably designed, supported, equipped and serviced for the bushfire hazard posed to the development, to ensure the safety of people and property in the event of a bushfire emergency.