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In Victoria, the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) identify properties at extreme risk of bushfire | Bushfire Design Consultants provide bushfire assessments & reports in Victoria BMO WHAT IS A Bushfire Management Overlay The Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) applies to land that may be significantly affected by extreme bushfires. Whilst development in a Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) may only require a BAL assessment, developments in a BMO may require planning approval by complying with four bushfire protection measures: Defendable Space (vegetation management), Bushfire Construction (BAL), Static Water Supply (water tank), and Access (driveway construction). If you are planning to build, renovate or extend in a BMO, you may need a BMO Report , contact us today to discuss your project and get a quote. Map of Victoria's Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) shaded red, shows just how much of Victoria is at risk of extreme bushfires. Bushfire Hazard Site Assessments Bushfire Hazard Landscape Assessments Bushfire Management Statements (BMS) Bushfire Management Plans (BMP) BMO Reports Bushfire Design Consultants Contact Us Bushfire Protection Measures explained... Defendable Space Bushfire Construction Static Water Supply Access (driveway) Servicing all of Victoria Request A Quote

One of the requirements of the Bushfire Management Overlay is Bushfire Construction, its one of four bushfire protection measures that need to be addressed in a BMO Report | Bushfire Design Consultants | Victoria Bushfire Construction BMO Bushfire Protection Measures WHAT IS Bushfire Construction When you are building in a Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or a Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO), your project will need to be designed and built to Australian Standards AS3959:2018 - Construction of buildings in a bushfire prone area. In Victoria, there's 5 possible construction levels, known as Bushfire Attack Levels (BAL): BAL 12.5 Sections 3 & 5 BAL 19 Sections 3 & 6 BAL 29 Sections 3 & 7 BAL 40 Sections 3 & 8 BAL FZ Sections 3 & 9 WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR Bushfire Construction All buildings will need to be designed and built to Section 3 of AS3959:2018 (General Construction Requirements) and the BAL Assessment & Report will determine which additional construction requirements are required (Sections 4-9 of AS3959:2018). Construction for all Bushfire Attack Levels (BAL): General (Section 3) In AS3959:2018, there are six Bushfire Attack Levels (BAL): BAL LOW* (Section 4) BAL 12.5 (Section 5) BAL 19 (Section 6) BAL 29 (Section 7) BAL 40 (Section 8) BAL FZ (Section 9) * The Victorian Building Regulations (Items 157 & 158) state that a Class 1, 2, 3, 4, 9a, 9b or 10a building in a Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) must be built to a minimum of BAL 12.5. Refer to our AS3959 page (under the Construction tab) for further info and for bushfire construction reference guides for each section. Bushfire Protection Measures Defendable Space Bushfire Construction Static Water Supply Access (driveway) Servicing all of Victoria Request A Quote

Information about living and building in bushfire prone areas of Victoria. Resources FIND OUT MORE Useful Websites Fire Authorities Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV): For information on the Victorian Fire Service, click here For information on bush & grassfire safety, click here Country Fire Authority (CFA): For information regarding Planning and the BMO, click here For your CFA Fire Ready Kit, click here For a template and info on making a Bushfire Survival Plan, click here Emergency Management Victoria (EMV): For information on Victorian emergency responses, planned burns & current bushfires, click here For emergency warnings and to set up alerts for your area, click here Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic): For information on reducing Victoria's bushfire risk, click here Victorian Government Planning Property Report: To find out if your site is within a Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or has a Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) click here Department of Transport and Planning (DTP): For information on building in a BPA, click here For information on bushfires and planning, click here For information on vegetation removal for bushfire safety, click here Vic Gov - Fire Planner: For information on preparing your home for the bushfire season and creating a fire plan, click here Digital Twin Victoria: For a map showing Victoria's Bushfire Prone Areas, click here Also, refer to our Bushfire Map webpage here Organisations Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA Australia): For information on FPA Australia and the BPAD scheme, click here Bushfire Resilience Inc (BRI): For information about bushfire resilience for households in regional areas and on the urban fringe, click here CSIRO: For information on the CSIRO's research into bushfires, click here For information on how to improve the bushfire resilience of your home and garden, check out the bushfire best practice guide, click here For information on retrofitting your house to increase bushfire safety, click here For information on landscaping around your house to increase bushfire safety, click here Resilient Building Council: For information for to increase household and community resilience, click here Wood Solutions: For information on all things timber related, click here For information on building in BPA's, and to download easy to read summaries of AS3959's requirements for using timber in construction, click here Or to go the very useful "ask an expert" page, which has a wealth of information, or to ask your own technical timber related question, click here Servicing all of Victoria Request A Quote

BAL 12.5 - Section 5 of AS3959:2018 - Reference Guide | Australian Standards AS3959:2018 | Construction of Buildings in Bushfire Prone Areas Section 5 - AS 3959:2018 Construction Requirements for BAL 12.5 BAL 12.5 Sections 3 & 5 Ember attack radiant heat below 12.5kW/m2. BAL 19 Sections 3 & 6 Increasing ember attack and windborne debris, radiant heat between 12.5kW/m2 and 19kW/m2. BAL 29 Sections 3 & 7 Increasing ember attack and windborne debris, radiant heat between 19kW/m2 and 29kW/m2. BAL 40 Sections 3 & 8 Increasing ember attack and windborne debris, radiant heat between 29kW/m2 and 40kW/m2. Exposure to flames from a fire front likely. BAL FZ Sections 3 & 9 Direct exposure to flames, radiant heat and embers from the fire front. Section 5 - AS 3959:2018 BAL 12.5 Reference Guide Refer to Sections 3 & 5 for all BAL 12.5 Requirements This reference guide is not an exhaustive list of all of the requirements of AS3959:2018, and should be read in conjunction with Australian Standards AS3959:2018 (including Amendments 1 & 2 ), AS1530.8.1, AS1530.8.2 and official test reports and assessments. Link to 'Bushfire resisting timber ' BAL 12.5 General (Clause 5.1) A building assessed as being BAL 12.5 shall conform with Section 3 (General Construction Requirements) and Clauses 5.2 to 5.8 of AS3959:2018. Any element of construction or system that satisfies the test criteria of AS1530.8.1 may be used in lieu of the applicable requirements contained within Clauses 5.2 to 5.8 (see Clause 3.8). BAL 12.5 Subfloor Supports (Clause 5.2) - Unenclosed Subfloors. Supports (stumps, etc.) shall be (a) non-combustible, or (b) bushfire resisting timber, or (c) a timber species with a density of 750kg/m³ or greater. - Enclosed Subfloors. No requirements if the subfloor is enclosed with a cladding that conforms with the wall requirements (sarking not required behind subfloor cladding). BAL 12.5 Floors (Clause 5.3) - Unenclosed Subfloors. No requirements for bearers and joists with more than 400mm clearance above the ground, if closer than 400mm, bearers and joists shall be (a) non-combustible, or (b) bushfire resisting timber, and the flooring shall be (a) non-combustible, or (b) bushfire resisting timber, or (c) timber, particleboard or plywood with a sarking type material, or mineral wool insulation. - Enclosed Subfloors. No requirements if the subfloor is enclosed with a cladding that conforms with the wall requirements (sarking is not required behind the subfloor cladding). BAL 12.5 Walls (Clause 5.4) No requirements for wall cladding above 400mm from the ground, decks, carport roofs, awnings or similar. Any walls within 400mm from the ground, decks, carport roofs, awnings or similar, shall be (a) non-combustible (including brick, concrete, rammed earth and mud brick, etc. at min. thickness of 90mm), or (b) timber logs of a certain density, or (c) cladding that is (i) non-combustible, or (ii) min. 6mm thick cement sheet, or (iii) bushfire resisting timber, or (iv) a timber species with a density of 750kg/m³ or greater, or (v) steel sheeting. Any gaps greater than 2mm to be screened with 2mm mesh in corrosive resistant steel, bronze or aluminium. BAL 12.5 Windows, Sidelights & Doors (Clause 5.5) This section of AS3959:2018 includes multiple compliance paths and detailed variations. Always confirm exact requirements using the current version of AS3959. * Compliance options for BAL 12.5 windows and doors. (a) A system tested to conform with AS1530.8.1, or (b) Be completely protected by a bushfire shutter, or (c) Be completely protected externally by screens, or (d) Follow the 'Deemed To Satisfy' (DTS) provisions of AS3959:2018. (a) System Tested to AS1530.8.1. Window and door manufactures can have their products tested to comply with a BAL rating. Refer to window and door manufacturers for options. (b) Bushfire Shutters. Bushfire shutters can be used to protect windows and doors that are not: (a) completely screened, or (b) tested to AS1530.8.1, or (c) do not meet the DTS requirements. Where fitted, they must conform with Clause 3.7 and be made from (a) non-combustible material, or (b) bushfire resisting timber. (c) Completely Screened. External screens can be used to protect windows and doors that are not: (a) tested to AS1530.8.1, or (b) do not meet the DTS requirements. Where fitted, they must conform with Clause 3.6 and Clause 5.5.2. (d) Deemed To Satisfy (DTS). - DTS Frames. Window and door frames shall be (a) bushfire resisting timber, or (b) a timber species with a density of 650kg/m³ or greater, or (c) metal (inc. aluminium), or (d) metal reinforced uPVC. - DTS Glazing. For windows and sidelights, toughened glass with a min. thickness of 4mm for any low level glazing (within 400mm of the ground, decks, or roofs less than 18 degrees, etc.). For doors, toughened glass with a min. thickness of 4mm. * Understanding the term 'Screens' in AS3959:2018. The term, 'screen' in this section is used to describe three different applications : 1. Complete Screening . Screens need to be applied externally to cover the entire window or door assembly, including the frame, glazing, sash, sill and hardware. This gives maximum protection from embers and radiant heat. 2. Glazing Protection Screens . Only the glass area is protected by screens. These are fitted externally and reduce radiant heat exposure to glazing. T his could be done by fixing the screening to the window and/or door frame, or using an external insect/ ember screen door. 3. Insect/Ember Screens . These are required on openable windows and may be fitted internally or externally to prevent ember entry when the windows are open. These are required for openable windows at all Bushfire Attack Levels. Doors do not require these, but if fitted externally, need to comply with the screening material for each Bushfire Attack Level. * BAL 12.5 Screening Material. All screens must be made from mesh or perforated sheet (max. 2mm aperture) using: (a) corrosive resistant steel, or (b) bronze, or (c) aluminium. Refer to AS3959:2018 for frame requirements. BAL 12.5 Garage Doors (Clause 5.5.6) Garage doors shall be (a) non-combustible, or (b) bushfire resisting timber, or (c) a timber species with a density of 750kg/m³ or greater, and requires door seals to meet section 3 of AS3959:2018 BAL 12.5 Roofs (Clause 5.6) - General. Any roofing materials, systems or accessories shall be (a) non-combustible, and (b) sealed in accordance with AS3959:2018 Clause 3.6, and (c) any roof vents fitted with ember guards with 2mm mesh or perforated sheet in corrosive resistant steel, bronze or aluminium. - Fascias & Eaves (including alfresco ceilings). Fascias and eave gaps to be fitted with 2mm mesh or perforated sheet in corrosive resistant steel, bronze or aluminium. AS3959:2018 does not provide any construction requirements for fascias, bargeboards or eave linings (including alfresco ceilings) at BAL 12.5. - Tiled Roofs. Tiled roofs to be fully sarked and shall (a) be located on top of roof framing, except battens may be fixed above the sarking, and (b) cover the entire roof, inc ridges and hips, and (c) extend into gutters and valleys. - Sheet Roofs. Sheet roofs to be fully sarked and shall (a) be located on top of roof framing, except battens may be fixed above the sarking or foil backed insulation blankets may be installed over the battens, and (b) cover the entire roof, inc ridges and hips, and (c) extend into gutters and valleys, and (d) have any gaps sealed at the fascia or wall line, hips and ridges by (i) 2mm mesh or perforated sheet in corrosive resistant steel, bronze or aluminium, or (ii) mineral wool, or (iii) other non-combustible material. - Verandah & Carport Roofs. Verandah and carport roofs shall meet the roof requirements of the main roof, or be separated by an external wall conforming with the wall requirements and shall have non-combustible roof covering, except where the roof covering is translucent or transparent material. - Downpipes & Gutters. No requirements for downpipes or gutters. Box gutters shall be non-combustible, and flashed with non-combustible materials. - Gutter Guards. No requirement to install gutter or valley guards, but if they are fitted shall be non-combustible. - Skylights. Refer to AS 3959:2018 for requirements of skylight flashing and glazing. - Roof Penetrations. Refer to AS3959:2018 for requirements of roof penetrations such as skylights, evaporative coolers, vent pipes, aerials and support brackets, etc as there are many. BAL 12.5 Verandahs, Decks, Steps & Landings (Clause 5.7) - Verandah & Carport Posts. Verandah and carport posts shall be (a) mounted on galvanised brackets with a clearance of not less than 75mm above the adjacent finished ground level, or (b) if within 400mm from the ground or deck, etc to be (i) non-combustible, or (ii) bushfire resisting timber, or (iii) a timber species with a density of 750kg/m³ or greater. - Deck Supports & Framing. Decks have no requirements for supports or framing (except for posts for verandahs or carports). There are no requirements to enclose the sub floor of a deck, but if enclosed any material used to enclose a subfloor space within 400mm of the ground shall match the wall requirements. - Decking Boards, Stairs & Ramps. Decking boards, stair treads, landings and ramps have no requirements if they are further than 300mm from glazed elements (windows and doors) that are less than 400mm above that surface. Any decking boards, stair treads, landings or ramps within 300mm of glazed elements shall be (a) non-combustible, or (b) bushfire resisting timber, or (c) a timber species with a density of 750kg/m³ or greater. - Balustrades. Balustrades, handrails or other barriers have no requirements. BAL 12.5 Water & Gas Pipes (Clause 5.8) Above ground exposed water supply pipes shall be metal, external gas pipes and fittings above ground shall be of steel or copper with a min. wall thickness in accordance with gas regulations or 0.9mm, whichever is the greater and shall extend a min. of 400mm within the building and 100mm below ground. BUSHFIRE CONSTRUCTION Reference Guides General Section 3 Reference Guide BAL 29 Section 7 Reference Guide BAL 12.5 Section 5 Reference Guide BAL 40 Section 8 Reference Guide BAL 19 Section 6 Reference Guide BAL FZ Section 9 Reference Guide Servicing all of Victoria Request A Quote

Accredited Bushfire Consultants | BMO Reports | Bushfire Management Statements & Bushfire Management Plans | Victoria | Bushfire Management Overlay | BPAD & FPA BMO Reports Bushfire Management Overlay in Victoria WHY YOU NEED A BMO Report In a Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) and building a new home, extending, renovating, or building an office, studio, small second dwelling, a carport, garage or shed, or subdividing your land? You may require a BMO Report detailing certain bushfire protection measures your project will need to meet. Depending on what you a building and your zoning, a BMO Report can include... Bushfire Hazard Site Assessment Bushfire Hazard Landscape Assessment Bushfire Management Statement (BMS) Bushfire Management Plan (BMP) There are a few types of BMO Reports including... Pathway 1 - For single dwellings in existing settlements Pathway 2 - For dwellings in all other areas and other types of buildings Pathway 3 - For subdivisions Some buildings in a BMO may only require a Bushfire Management Plan (BMP), these can be properties within a Schedule to the BMO or certain types of outbuildings. We are Fire Protection Association Australia members & BPAD Level 2 accredited. Contact us today to discuss your project and get a quote, or continue reading for more information about BMO Reports... BMO Reports include... Bushfire Hazard Site Assessments Bushfire Hazard Landscape Assessments Bushfire Management Statements Bushfire Management Plans Bushfire Protection Measures explained... Defendable Space Bushfire Construction Static Water Supply Access (driveway) Servicing all of Victoria Request A Quote

BPAD Accredited | Bushfire Design Consultants provide bushfire assessments & reports throughout Victoria | Get in touch with us to discuss your project & get a quote today Contact Us Contact Form SERVICING ALL OF VICTORIA Bushfire Design Consultants Bushfire Design Consultants FPA Australia members BPAD Level 2 accredited Servicing all of Victoria Email info@bushfiredesignconsultants.com.au Business Hours Mon - Fri: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm Sat & Sun: Closed Name Company Phone Email Name for Quote & Invoice Bushfire Report Type Choose an option... Job Address (Victoria only) Job Description Upload PDF's (Site Plan, Floor Plan, etc) Upload PDF Upload PDF Upload PDF Upload PDF Send SERVICING ALL OF Victoria We travel all of Victoria including, Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula & Phillip Island, Mitchell & Macedon Ranges, Ballarat, Hepburn & Bendigo, Goldfields & Grampians, Surf Coast & Otways, Bellarine Peninsula, Strathbogie & Shepparton. OUR SERVICES Bushfire Planning & Building Reports in Victoria Bushfire Attack Level Assessments BAL Reports Bushfire Management Plans for properties in a BMO BMP Bushfire Hazard Site Assessments Bushfire Hazard Landscape Assessments Bushfire Management Statements (BMS) Bushfire Management Plans (BMP) BMO Reports Bushfire Management Plans for sheds, garages & carports Outbuilding BMP MEET The Team Levi Carrie Hall Bushfire Planning & Design Consultant BPAD Level 2 accredited - GradCert Bushfire Planning & Management - Master of Architecture - Bachelor of Architecture - AdvDip Building Design Rob Hall Bushfire Planning & Design Consultant BPAD Level 1 accredited - Technical Advisory Committee member - Vic Bushfire Working Group member - FPA Australia Bushfire Attack Level Assessor course - Development & Building in Bushfire Prone Areas course - Assessment of Bushfire Exposure MicroCert - AdvDip Building Design - Cert IV Carpentry & Joinery Servicing all of Victoria Request A Quote

Bushfire Design Consultants are Accredited Bushfire Consultants assisting with BAL Reports, BMO Reports, Bushfire Management Statements & Bushfire Management Plans | FPA & BPAD Accredited Bushfire Consultants BAL Reports & BMO Reports in Victoria Building in a bushfire-prone area? Get your BAL or BMO Report now for a safe and compliant project! Get In Touch WHAT WE DO Bushfire Planning & Design Consultants Planning a project or development in a Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) in Victoria? Bushfire Design Consultants conduct assessments, provide reports for planning & building applications and provide construction advice to complete your next project. We are Fire Protection Association Australia members & BPAD Level 2 accredited. Providing Bushfire Reports for: New Homes Extensions & Renovations Carports, Garages & Sheds Studio's and Small Second Dwellings Subdivisions Commercial Projects We travel all of Victoria, including Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula & Phillip Island, Mitchell & Macedon Ranges, Ballarat, Hepburn & Bendigo, Goldfields & Grampians, Surf Coast & the Bellarine Peninsula, Strathbogie & Shepparton for homeowners, builders, designers & architects. Contact us today to discuss your project and get a quote, or continue reading for more information about BAL Reports, BMO Reports, BMP's & Outbuilding BMP's... OUR SERVICES Bushfire Planning & Building Reports in Victoria Bushfire Attack Level Assessments BAL Reports Bushfire Management Plans for properties in a BMO BMP Bushfire Hazard Site Assessments Bushfire Hazard Landscape Assessments Bushfire Management Statements (BMS) Bushfire Management Plans (BMP) BMO Reports Bushfire Management Plans for sheds, garages & carports Outbuilding BMP Servicing all of Victoria Request A Quote

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Timber density of 750kg/m3 - AS3959:2018 - Reference Guide | Australian Standards AS3959:2018 | Construction of Buildings in Bushfire Prone Areas Appendix E - AS3959:2018 Timber species and densities Timber species with a density of 750 kg/m3 or greater Timber that is in solid, laminated or reconstituted form with a density of 750 kg/m' or greater at 12% moisture content is suitable for construction where specified in Sections 5, 6 and 7. Examples of suitable timber species are listed in Table E1 of AS3959:2018. Densities of timber species not listed in Table El may be found in AS 1720.2. Many of the timber species listed in Table E1 from various regions of Australia may not be available in all areas. Table E1 - Timber species with a density of 750 kg/m or greater: INFO COMING SOON...

Accredited Bushfire Consultants | Bushfire Management Statements | Bushfire Management Overlay | Victoria | BPAD Accredited & FPA Australia Members BMO Reports Bushfire Management Statements (BMS) WHY YOU NEED A Bushfire Management Statement (BMS) In a Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) and building a new home, extending, renovating, or building an office, studio, small second dwelling, carport, garage or shed, or subdividing your land? You may require a Bushfire Management Statement (BMS). A Bushfire Management Statement is a part of a BMO Report that's needed to address the objectives of the BMO for a planning application. The statement addresses the planning objectives of the Victorian Planning Scheme's Clauses 13.02, 44.06 and 53.02, and responds to the broader landscape, building siting and design, defendable space (vegetation management), bushfire construction (BAL), static water supply (water tank) and access (driveway construction). We are Fire Protection Association Australia members & BPAD Level 2 accredited. If you need a Bushfire Management Statement, contact us today to discuss your project and get a quote, or continue reading for more information about BMO Reports... BMO Reports include... Bushfire Hazard Site Assessments Bushfire Hazard Landscape Assessments Bushfire Management Statements Bushfire Management Plans

BAL FZ - Section 9 of AS3959:2018 - Reference Guide | Australian Standards AS3959:2018 | Construction of Buildings in Bushfire Prone Areas Section 9 - AS 3959:2018 Construction Requirements for BAL FZ (Flame Zone) BAL 12.5 Sections 3 & 5 Ember attack radiant heat below 12.5kW/m2. BAL 19 Sections 3 & 6 Increasing ember attack and windborne debris, radiant heat between 12.5kW/m2 and 19kW/m2. BAL 29 Sections 3 & 7 Increasing ember attack and windborne debris, radiant heat between 19kW/m2 and 29kW/m2. BAL 40 Sections 3 & 8 Increasing ember attack and windborne debris, radiant heat between 29kW/m2 and 40kW/m2. Exposure to flames from a fire front likely. BAL FZ Sections 3 & 9 Direct exposure to flames, radiant heat and embers from the fire front. Section 9 - AS 3959:2018 BAL FZ Reference Guide Refer to Sections 3 & 9 for all BAL FZ (Flame Zone) requirements This reference guide is not an exhaustive list of all of the requirements of AS3959:2018, and should be read in conjunction with Australian Standards AS3959:2018 (including Amendments 1 & 2), AS1530.8.1, AS1530.8.2 and official test reports and assessments. BAL FZ General (Clause 9.1) A building assessed as being BAL FZ shall conform with Section 3 (General Construction Requirements) and Clauses 9.2 to 9.8 and have a minimum setback distance of 10m from the edge of the classified vegetation. In circumstances where the 10m setback distance between the building and the edge of the classified vegetation cannot be achieved, those elements of the building that are less than 10m from the edge of the classified vegetation shall conform with AS1530.8.2. The details for roof systems specified in Appendix H are the result of testing to AS1530.8.2 and are deemed to satisfy solutions for the purpose of this Standard. Any element of construction or system that satisfies the test criteria of AS1530.8.2 may be used in lieu of the applicable requirements contained within Clauses 9.2 to 9.8 (see Clause 3.8). BAL FZ Subfloor Supports (Clause 9.2) - Unenclosed Subfloors. Supports (stumps, etc.) shall (a) have a FRL of at least 30/—/— and shall be non-combustible, or (b) be a system conforming with AS1530.8.2. - Enclosed Subfloors. No requirements if the subfloor is enclosed with a cladding that conforms with the wall requirements BAL FZ Floors (Clause 9.3) - Unenclosed Subfloors. Bearers, joists and flooring shall (a) have a FRL or at least 30/30/30 and the surface material shall be non-combustible, or (b) have the underside of the combustible elements of the floor system protected with a 30 min resistance to incipient spread of fire system, or (c) be a system conforming with AS1530.8.2 when tested form the underside. - Enclosed Subfloors. No requirements if the subfloor is enclosed with a cladding that conforms with the wall requirements. BAL FZ Walls (Clause 9.4) Walls shall be (a) non-combustible (including brick, concrete, rammed earth and mud brick at min. thickness of 90mm), or (b) a system conforming with AS 1530.8.2 when tested from the outside, or (c) a system with an FRL of 30/30/30 or —/30/30 when tested from outside. Any gaps greater than 2mm to be screened with 2mm mesh in corrosive resistant steel or bronze (no aluminium allowed). BAL FZ Windows, Sidelights & Doors (Clause 9.5) This section of AS3959:2018 includes multiple compliance paths and detailed variations. Always confirm exact requirements using the current version of AS3959. * Compliance options for BAL FZ windows and doors. (a) A system tested to conform with AS1530.8.2, or (b) Be completely protected by a bushfire shutter. (a) System Tested to AS1530.8.2. Window and door systems shall (a) have an FRL of —/30/—, or (b) be a tested system to AS1530.8.2 when tested from the outside. Window and door manufactures can have their products tested to comply witha BAL rating. Refer to window and door manufacturers for options. Note: Non-combustible frames are usually the only option for BAL FZ, however tested timber windows and doors are available from Paarhammer. (b) Bushfire Shutters. Bushfire shutters can be used to protect windows and doors that are not tested to AS1530.8.2. Where fitted, they must conform with Clause 3.7 and Clause 9.5.1, except that perforations are not acceptable over door systems. * Understanding the term 'Screens' in AS3959:2018. The term, 'screen' in this section is used to describe three different applications: 1. Complete Screening . Screens need to be applied externally to cover the entire window or door assembly, including the frame, glazing, sash, sill and hardware. This gives maximum protection from embers and radiant heat. 2. Glazing Protection Screens . Only the glass area is protected by screens. These are fitted externally and reduce radiant heat exposure to glazing. T his could be done by fixing the screening to the window and/or door frame, or using an external insect/ ember screen door. 3. Insect/Ember Screens . These are required on openable windows and may be fitted internally or externally to prevent ember entry when the windows are open. These are required for openable windows at all Bushfire Attack Levels. Doors do not require these, but if fitted externally, need to comply with the screening material for each Bushfire Attack Level. * BAL FZ Screening Material. All screens must be made from mesh or perforated sheet (max. 2mm aperture) using: (a) corrosive resistant steel, or (b) bronze. ( aluminium is not allowed) Refer to AS3959:2018 for frame requirements. BAL FZ Garage Doors (Clause 9.5.6) Garage doors shall be non-combustible and require door seals to meet section 3 of AS3959:2018. BAL FZ Roofs (Clause 9.6) - General. Any roofing materials, systems or accessories shall be (a) non-combustible, and (b) sealed in accordance with AS3959:2018 Clause 3.6, and (c) any roof vents fitted with ember guards with 2mm mesh or perforated sheet in corrosive resistant steel or bronze (no aluminium allowed). - Evaporative coolers. Evaporative coolers are not permitted. - Fascias & Eaves. Fascias & bargeboards shall conform with AS1530.8.2. Eave linings shall be (a) a system with a FRL or —/30/30, or (b) a system conforming with AS1530.8.2 - Tiled Roofs. To conform with Appendix. H of AS3959:2018 or a system tested to AS1530.8.2. - Sheet Roofs. To conform with Appendix. H of AS3959:2018 or a system tested to AS1530.8.2. - Verandah & Carport Roofs. Verandah and carport roofs shall meet the roof requirements of the main roof, or be separated by an external wall conforming with the wall requirements and shall have non-combustible roof covering, and the complete support structure shall be (a) non-combustible material, or (b) timber rafters lined on the underside with min. 6mm cement sheet or material conforming with AS1530.8.2, or (c) a system conforming to AS1530.8.2. - Downpipes & Gutters. No requirement for downpipes. Gutters shall be non-combustible. Box gutters shall be non-combustible, and flashed with non-combustible materials. - Gutter Guards. No requirement to install gutter or valley guards, but if they are fitted shall be non-combustible. - Skylights. Refer to AS3959:2018 for requirements of skylight flashing and glazing. - Roof Penetrations. Refer to AS3959:2018 for requirements of roof penetrations such as skylights, evaporative coolers, vent pipes, aerials and support brackets, etc as there are many. BAL FZ Verandahs, Decks, Steps & Landings (Clause 9.7) - Verandah & Carport Posts. Verandah and carport posts shall be non-combustible. - Unenclosed Deck Supports & Framing. Deck supports and framing shall be (a) non-combustible, or (b) a system conforming to AS1530.8.2. - Enclosed Deck Supports & Framing. If the subfloor is enclosed, it must be enclosed to match the wall requirements, and there are no requirements for the supports and framing. - Decking Boards, Stairs & Ramps. Decking boards, stair treads, landings and ramps shall be (a) non-combustible, or (b) cement sheet, or (c) a system conforming to AS1530.8.2. - Balustrades. Balustrades, handrails and other barriers within 125mm of any glazing or combustible wall, shall be non-combustible. BAL FZ Water & Gas Pipes (Clause 9.8) Above ground exposed water supply pipes shall be metal, external gas pipes and fittings above ground shall be of steel or copper with a min. wall thickness in accordance with gas regulations or 0.9mm, whichever is the greater and shall extend a min. of 400mm within the building and 100mm below ground. BUSHFIRE CONSTRUCTION Reference Guides General Section 3 Reference Guide BAL 29 Section 7 Reference Guide BAL 12.5 Section 5 Reference Guide BAL 40 Section 8 Reference Guide BAL 19 Section 6 Reference Guide BAL FZ Section 9 Reference Guide Servicing all of Victoria Request A Quote

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