Bushfire Assessment / BAL Rating

 

BUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT STATEMENTS /

BUSHFIRE ATTACK LEVEL ASSESSMENT (BAL REPORT)

We undertake bushfire management assessments for:

• Proposed Dwellings
• Extensions
• New Sheds – 100 square metres or more
• Industrial Sheds
• Subdivisions
• Aged Care Homes
• Retrofits to meet BAL rating

Tip: When planning your house siting – please check with local council about what the minimum setbacks are from your property boundary. Some councils have no setbacks, while others have a minimum set distance. To check please go to your local council planning schemes:

https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/planning-schemes

We can undertake the field assessment and get the BMS report back to you within 7 – 10 working days.

Our quote includes: field visit, report time and two copies of the report (one for council and one for you to keep).

Please contact me for a quote: 0417 594 225

Jennifer Johnson is BPAD-Level 2 Accredited with FPA Australia.

** Please note regarding quotes – that our quotes include BMS, Bushfire Plan & BAL Rating (required for council) and DEECA requirements  **

Also if any extra information is required by the CFA to amend the report – THIS IS AT NO EXTRA CHARGE (Within 6 – 12 months).

RETROFITTING HOUSES / GRANNY FLATS TO A BAL RATING

We can advice on how to retrofit an existing house or granny flat to comply to a BAL rating.

For additional information on Retrofitting a dwelling:

https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/before-and-during-a-fire/defending-your-property

BUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT STATEMENTS AND SHEDS

There have been many changes to planning regulations in relation to building sheds in Bushfire Management Overlays or Bushfire Prone areas.

Please see below requirements for a shed from the CFA:

Fact sheet:

https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/guides-and-resources/guides/all-guides/building-in-the-bushfire-management-overlay/outbuildings,-sheds-and-similar-buildings

 

OTHER TYPES OF BUSHFIRE RELATED SERVICES PROVIDED:

• Shelter in Place Buildings – Victorian Schools
• Bushfire Risk Assessments – Local Government Urban Growth Strategies.
• Review of the removal Bushfire Prone Areas (BPA’s) – Local Government