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Proposed Tourist Resort and Ancillary Facilities
Lot 783 Wallcliffe Road, Gnarabup
PR128301-1 Final September 2015
APPENDIX F
Fire Management Plan
Prepared by Strategen Planning
Fire Management Plan
Gnarabup Lodge Resort
Prepared for Ibex Wallcliffe Pty Ltd/Gnarabup Resort JV by Strategen August 2015
Fire Management Plan
Gnarabup Lodge Resort
Strategen is a trading name of Strategen Environmental Consultants Pty Ltd Level 1, 50 Subiaco Square Road Subiaco WA 6008 ACN: 056 190 419 August 2015
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Environmental conclusions
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Client: Ibex Wallcliffe Pty Ltd/Gnarabup Resort JV
Report Version Revision No. Purpose Strategen
author/reviewer Submitted to Client
Form Date Draft Report Rev A For review by client Z Cockerill / R Banks Electronic
(email) 31/07/2015
Final Report Rev 0 Issued for use: for submission to
Shire of Augusta-Margaret River
Z Cockerill Electronic (email)
27/08/2015
Filename: IWP15176_02 R001 Rev 0 - 27 August 2015
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Table
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2. A22
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4. F44
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6. I666
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Introduction 1.1 Backgro1.2 Purpose1.3 Stakeho
Aim and obje2.1 Aim 2.2 Objectiv
Description o3.1 Genera
3.1.1 D
3.2 Local cl3.2.1 W3.2.2 Pr3.2.3 Bu
3.3 Landfor3.4 Vegetat
3.4.1 Ve3.4.2 O3.4.3 Ad
3.5 Zoning 3.5.1 C3.5.2 Pr3.5.3 Ad
3.6 Site ass3.7 Water a3.8 Site acc
Fire problem 4.1 Bushfire4.2 Bushfire
4.2.1 C4.2.2 Bu4.2.3 C
4.3 Summa
Bushfire risk5.1 Develop
5.1.1 C
5.2 Vehicul5.2.1 C
5.3 Water s5.3.1 C
5.4 Siting o5.4.1 C
5.5 Design 5.6 Addition5.7 Summa
Implementati6.1 Impleme6.2 Assessm6.3 Legislat
References
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ounde and applicatioolder consultatio
ectives
ves
of the area l overview evelopment conte
limateWorst case fire wea
redominant fire weushfire risk and po
rm and topograption egetation complexn-site vegetation djacent vegetation
and land use urrent zoning androposed land use djacent land use
sets and power suppcess
e history, ignitioe hazards lassifying the busushfire hazard pelassifying the Bus
ary of key bushfi
treatment anpment location ompliance statem
ar access ompliance statem
supplyompliance statem
f development ompliance statem
of developmentnal bushfire riskary of bushfire ri
on of the Fireentation of bushment of bushfiretive requiremen
on of the planon
ext and fire manag
ather conditionseather conditionsotential bushfire s
phy
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d land use
ly
n risk and fire s
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shfire Attack Level
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ment
t k mitigationsk mitigation an
e Managemenhfire risk treatme risk treatment ts, specification
gement planning
cenarios
suppression resp
a (BAL)
nd works progra
nt Planent and mitigatiand mitigation
ns and standard
ponse capability
am
onmeasuress
y
Table of CContents
1 1 1 1
3 3 3
4 4 4 7 7 8 8 8
10 10 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13
14 14 14 14 20 20 21
22 22 22 23 23 23 24 24 24 24 25 25
28 28 28 30
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of figures 1: Gnarabup R 2: Regional lo 3: Site overvie 4: Mean mont 5: Site topogra 6: Vegetation 7: Vegetation 8: Bushfire ha 9: Fire Manag
of appendicndix 1 Fire Manandix 2 January wndix 3 Building cndix 4 Landscapndix 5 Shire of A
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ves of the FMP complex descripzard levels and on of Bushfire Anstruction standaf bushfire risk m
Resort Site Plancation
ew hly climate statiaphycomplexes class map zard assessmeement Plan: Gn
ces agement Plan cowind profiles for construction stanpe plan (EPCADAugusta-Margare
ptions performance cr
Attack Level (BAards
mitigation measu
n
istics for Witchc
ent map narabup Lodge
ompliance checWitchcliffe (BoMndards for BAL
D 2015) et River Fuel Ha
riteriaAL)
ures and works p
cliffe (Station No
Resort
cklist M 2015) 12.5 and BAL 2
azard Reduction
program
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n & Firebreak N
959–2009
Notice
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AustrapropoAugusaccom
The pto thesouth extentsuitab
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project area is east and Oceare also unde
t will pose a bble bushfire ma
has engaged opment of Gnopment to enste.
FMP has beenFP Guidelinesfire Risk Manaission to Shireces (DFES). A
Purpos
purpose of thisroposed develures. The FMreat from bush
be unable to ore future on-sit
mentation of twner/managemented on an
Stakeh
egen has undeMP are in accoelines.
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ment Capital Pop Gnarabup LRiver (the projas plus suppo
currently undeean View Roadeveloped and
bushfire risk toanagement re
Strategen to parabup Lodgesure a suitable
n prepared in as; WAPC et al.agement (DoPe of Augusta-MA completed F
se and appl
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MP outlines hohfire is at its p
offer a timely ete assets are s
the FMP is a ser to ensure bu ongoing basi
older consu
ertaken consuordance with s
Pty Ltd (ADC)Lodge Resort ject area). Thorting infrastru
eveloped and d to the southcontain coast future life and
esponse.
prepare this Fe Resort. The e, compliant a
accordance w. 2010) with co
P & WAPC 201Margaret RiveFMP complian
ication of t
to provide guigh implementw future on-si
peak. This is pemergency supself-protecting
shared responushfire risk tres to achieve b
ultation
ltation with ADstakeholder ex
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), on behalf of within Lot 783
he strata subdiucture located
contains coas. Adjacent proal heath veged property ass
ire ManagemeFMP will guidnd effective b
with Planning foonsideration o14) and accomr (the Shire) a
nce checklist is
the plan
idance on howation of a rangte assets can
particularly relppression respg from bushfire
nsibility betweeatment and m
bushfire mana
DC, the Shirexpectations an
Ibex Wallcliffe3 Mitchell Drivivision aims toaround a cent
stal heath vegoperties to thetation. The on
sets of the dev
ent Plan (FMPde ongoing buushfire manag
or Bush Fire Pof Draft State Pmpanying revisand Departmens contained in
w to plan for ange of bushfire be protected evant when exponse. Theree.
en the developmitigation meas
gement objec
and DFES to nd the FMP m
e Pty Ltd/Gnarve, Gnarabup o create 38 toutral loop road
getation bounde north, northen-site and adjavelopment in t
P) to support pshfire protecti
gement outcom
Protection GuiPlanning Policsed guidelinesnt of Fire and Appendix 1.
nd manage thrisk treatmenduring the sumxisting fire app
efore, the deve
per, the Shire sures are adoctives.
ensure aims amaintains comp
rabup Resort in the Shire ofurist (Figure 1).
d by Wallcliffe east, west andacent vegetathe absence o
proposed ion of the propme is achieve
idelines Editioncy 3.7 Plannings. This FMP isEmergency
he bushfire riskt and mitigatiommer monthspliances in theeloper should a
and the pted and
and objectivespliance with P
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Road d ion f a
posed d for
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Aim a
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aim of the FMPtial impacts on
• quantifying
• documentifuture visit
• identifying organisatio
• complying neighbouri
• providing gland and obushfire su
Objecti
objectives of thed in Table 1.
1: Key objective
e areas where vae and rank fire hse bushfire risk operty and the e
nate individuals the project areae performance
opment locationopment)
0
and objec
P is to achieven life and prop
g the bushfire
ing bushfire prtors and built abushfire prote
ons who have
with PFBFP Ging subdivisioguidance for thon-site assets uppression res
ives
he FMP and th
ctives of the FM
alues are locateazard areas treatment and m
environment and organisatio
a criteria and acc, vehicular acce
ctives
e a reduction inperty of the pro
hazard and a
revention requassets of the section issues, a responsibili
Guidelines anns he developer, in the event thsponse.
he relevant se
MP
ed
mitigation meas
ons responsible
ceptable solutioness, water suppl
3
n the occurrenoposed develo
ssessing the b
uirements of thsubject land appropriate s
ity to impleme
d maintaining
the Shire andhat fire applian
ction of this do
sures for the pro
for fire manage
ns for all fire maly, siting of deve
nce of uncontropment throug
bushfire risk to
he project are
strategies and ent the FMP
compatibility
d the landownences may be u
ocument in wh
oject area, with d
ement and assoc
anagement workelopment and de
rolled bushfiregh the followin
o the project a
a to provide o
those persons
with bushfire
er/manager tounavailable to
hich they are a
due regard for
ciated works
ks (e.g. esign of
es and minimisng:
area
ongoing protec
s and/or
management
o protect the s offer a timely
addressed are
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Section 3.6Section 4.2Section 5
Table 6
Section 5, Appendix 1
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project area is • North: the
purposes, access to
• Northeast:• East: Wall
• SoutheastBrigade an
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• West: vegeRoad and
project area an vegetation. Topment in the
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ription of
al overview
omprises Lot 7he project arete and 8.5 km
bound by the unconstructedvegetated LotGnarabup Bea
: Wallcliffe Roacliffe Road an
: Wallcliffe Rond community
ean View Roa
etated Lot 502car park with
nd a large propThis vegetatioabsence of a
pment conte
red by York Gea. The 2004 3959–2009 C
erefore non-coP is no longer
n engaged to ppport of an am
f the area
783 Mitchell Dea is approxim
southwest of
following, as d Mitchell Drivt 8801 (Reserach
ad and vegetand existing Ma
oad and local cy oval (Gnarab
ad and a comb
2 (Reserve 41pedestrian ac
portion of adjan will pose a b suitable bush
ext and fire m
Gum Services FMP predates
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prepare this Fmended develo
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rive, Gnarabuately 2.35 ha the Margaret
depicted in Five road reservrve 50757 ves
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community infbup Reserve)
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545 vested inccess to Gnara
acent land arebushfire risk tohfire managem
managemen
in July 2004 tos current bushf Buildings in Be context of prsupport the pr
FMP to addresopment propos
p, located in tin size, situateRiver townsite
gure 3: ve, minor extented in the Shir
(Reserve 372h Resort
frastructure inc
getated Shire r
the Shire), wabup Beach.
currently undo future life an
ment response
t planning
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e managementlopment.
hfire managemroject area.
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83 for drainagark with pedes
the Shire)
abup Bush Fire
private proper
ion of Ocean
d contain coassets of the
opment proposents under PF
3959–2009; t planning. O
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Ocean View Road
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¹Existing cadastre
Lot 3056 (Reserve 37224)
Lot 8801 (Reserve 50757)
Lot 783
Mitchell Drive
Lot 502 (Reserve 41545)
Lot 783
Margarets BeachResort
Lot 701(Reserve 46749)
Gnarabup Reserve
GnarabupBush Fire Brigade
Lot 5484(Reserve46749)
Lot 501
(unconstructed)
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3.2
The Gto hot(Statioclimat
Meanany timHighe24.8°CSepte2015)
Source
Figure
3.2.1
Souththrougthe po
The wwest cassoclow relocal abushf2003)
3
Temperature [°C]
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Gnarabup locat, dry summerson No. 9746, lte statistics for
annual rainfame of year; ho
est temperaturC in Decembe
ember, with me).
e: BoM 2015
e 4: Mean mo
Worst c
hwest Westerngh to Novembotential for bus
worst fire weatcoast and strociated with ‘Exelative humiditarea, ‘Extremeire season, wh).
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10
15
20
25
30
Jan F
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ality experiences. The neareslocated approxr the locality (F
all recorded at owever, most res occur betwer to 27.3°C inean monthly m
onthly climate
case fire wea
n Australia genber of each yeashfire occurren
her conditionsong winds devxtreme’ or ‘Catty and very stre’ and ‘Catasthich equates t
eb Mar
es a Mediterrast Bureau of Mximately 10 kmFigure 4).
Witchcliffe sinoccurs in wint
ween Decemben February (Bominimums rang
statistics for W
ather conditi
nerally experiear, followed bynce is at its pe
s occur duringvelop from the tastrophic’ firerong winds. Brophic’ fire dato around six d
Apr May
7
anean climateMeteorology (Bm east-southe
nce 1999 is 10ter in associater and March,oM 2015). Lowging from 8°C
Witchcliffe (Sta
ons
ences a cool toy four months eak.
this dry perionorth or north
e dangers, whiBased on the pngers occur ledays between
Jun Jul
e characterisedBoM) weather east of Gnarab
007 mm (BoMion with cold f, with mean mwest temperat
C in July to 8.8
ation No. 9746
o mild growingof summer dr
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predominant sess than 5% on December an
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Mean rainfall a
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2015). Rainffronts from the
monthly maximtures occur be°C in June an
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pressure trouconditions aretent with very ummer climat
of the time durnd March (Mc
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at Witchcliffe [mm]
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January 9:00ate that the prng averaging
January 9:00ctively, with th
ominant fire werate’ and ‘Highnisation (CSIR
Bushfire
highest risk buxtreme’ or ‘Catery strong winodland and foeast towards ts of radiant heaery fast movin
November 201ciation with gure danger indeerstorm activiion of the fire in Gnarabup,
re danger beend have been mation of aroun
ncontrolled busario; however, her conditions.hrough coastal.car parks and
her conditions eratures and hssed above. Tk, but is still lik
Landfo
project area is aliste, which isorts Holocene s (McKenzie e
opography is u>0–5 degreesht Datum) and ating and spodjacent vegetak Level (BAL)
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RO) Fire Dang
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shfire scenariotastrophic’ firends from the nrest to the northe site under at, ember atta
ng throughout
1 Margaret Rsty northerly/nex at the time ty and moderafront was from which resulten ‘Extreme’ to
much greater, ind 9000 m/hou
shfire approacit is not expec
. This is becal heath vegetad bare sand din the afterno
higher relative Therefore, thiskely to be fast
orm and top
located on thes dissected unmarine dunes
et al. 2003).
undulating in a. Elevation arthis decreaseradic nature o
ation extent atassessment o
eather cond
ons are those ity, these gene
pm wind profnds during thefrom the south
pm relative hean maximumons correlate wned using the er and Fire Sp
otential bush
o will occur un danger in ass
north or northertheast of the adverse fire w
ack and rate ofcoastal heath
iver bushfiresnorth-easterly was moderat
ate surface mom north to soued in significano ‘Catastrophicincluding an eur (Cruz et al.
ching the site fcted to be as h
ause a fire fronation that is counes. In addion in associathumidity com
s scenario is limoving.
pography
e coast in the ndulating couns with Agonis f
association wiround the peries to 16 mAHDof the dune syst different areaoutlined in Sec
8
itions
that occur 95erally correlate
files for Witchce designated bh in the afterno
umidity for Wim temperature
with an averagCommonwea
pread Calcula
hfire scenario
nder adverse fsociation with
east. There is project area.
weather conditf spread and t
h as it approac
occurred on dwinds and temed due to the oisture contenth. The flare-
nt house lossec’ rather than ‘estimated head2013).
from the southhigh risk as thnt from the souonstrained by ttion, this fire istion with the s
mpared to the ‘ikely to display
Warren bioregntry that formsflexuosa (WA
th the marine meter of the pD at a small, cstems, the siteas. The assesction 4.2.3.
5% of the time e with average
cliffe are contabush fire seasoon averaging
itchcliffe is apppeaking at aroge fire dangeralth Science antor (CSIRO 19
os
fire weather covery high tema long fire runUncontrolled tions is likely tthe fire is likelyches the site.
days of ‘Very Hmperatures in high relative h
nt under the spup at Prevelly
es. It is not un‘Very High’ to d fire rate of sp
h/southwest ishe scenario disuth/southwest the coastline as most likely toea breeze, whExtreme’ and y moderated l
gion between s part of the LePeppermint) t
dunes and sloproject area is centrally locatee is located bossment of slop
during the dee January clim
ained in Appenson are from thg 23 km/h (Bo
proximately 62ound 27°C (Bor index of betwnd Industrial R999).
onditions, whimperatures, lown of dense coabushfire traveto exhibit signy to be predom
High’ to ‘Sevethe low thirtie
humidity assopring conditiony caused spottnreasonable to‘Severe’, the pread in the c
s still a potentiscussed abovewill be subjec
and broken upo occur underhich generally ‘Catastrophicevels of radia
Cape Leeuwieeuwin Compthickets, Bank
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• distance mminimum sshrubland
e basis of the AS 3959–2009
4: Determina
ation class
rubland s
0
e hazard per
etween variousarge proportiond within the 10need to be m
erformance criment, focussingvelopment and
mended accep
hazard levels a
shfire protection
evelopment doescommends that rformance critelocation (Elemevehicular acceswater (Elementsiting of develodesign of devel
evelopment is to
2010
proposed devens is detailed inndix 1.
ying the Bush
shfire hazard rncreased buildrs have been
pted Fire Dang
vegetation: sh
er classified veating topograpmaintained betseparation disextent and fut
above param9 and the BAL
ation of Bushfi
BAL FZ
<7 (not supported in WA
rformance cr
s bushfire hazn of the propo00 m wide BALet.
iteria for a ‘Mog on the key ad design of de
ptable solution
and performan
n performance c
s not require spember protectioria for:
ent 1) ss (Element 2) t 3) pment (Elemenlopment (Eleme
o be avoided in a
elopment withn Section 5 an
hfire Attack
rating assignedding constructassessed to in
ger Index ratin
hrubland
egetation: >0–hy that occurstween proposestance of 10 mture buildings
meters, a Metho ratings applic
ire Attack Lev
BAL 4Distance (m)
A) 7–<10 (
supported i
20
riteria
ard levels andsed developmL application a
oderate’ bushfareas of develevelopment. Ps outlined in P
nce criteria
criteria required
pecial bushfire pon features be in
nt 4) ent 5).
areas with these
h bushfire protnd documente
Level (BAL)
d to the classition standardsnform the app
ng: FDI 80
–5 degrees, dos on and adjaced developme
m will be achiev.
od 1 BAL calccable to the sit
el (BAL) Bushfire At
40 B) of the site from
Down-slop(not in WA)
1
d developmenment is affectedarea), complia
fire hazard levopment locati
Performance cPFBFP Guidel
d
planning controlsncorporated in d
e hazard levels.
ection performed in a comple
ified vegetatios in accordancpropriate BAL r
own-slope fromcent to the siteent areas and tved in the form
culation has bete are highligh
ttack Level (BA
BAL 29 m the predominape >0–5 degree10–<15
t performanced by bushfire
ance with PFB
vel will be achion, vehicular a
criteria will be lines where ap
s. Despite this, design where pr
.
mance criteria eted complianc
on triggers assce with AS 395rating for prop
m proposed de the classified m of a BPZ be
een undertakehted green in T
L)
BAL 19 ant vegetation ces
15–<22
e criteria is setprone land (i.eFP Guidelines
ieved for the access, waterachieved thropplicable.
DFES strongly racticable.
and associatece checklist
sessment of th59–2009. Theposed lots:
evelopment d
vegetation: a etween the cla
en in accordanTable 4.
BAL 1lass
22–<1
t out in e. s and
r ough
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ssified
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ollowing is a sopment of spe• the Gnarab
• the project
• the risk of moderate–more cond
• an immediBush Fire
• the projectlandscape
• adjacent uassessed
• the averagboth up-slovegetationprecaution
• on the basmet
• the proposapplication
• fire managdevelopmefor developdevelopme
0
BAL 19 apply s of the site), th
to the remain
59–2009 that dandards for the
construction stClassified vege00 m of the site
exposure th
≤12.5 kW>19 kW≤29 kW
ary of key b
summary of keecified bushfirebup locality is
t area and adj
ignition is low–high in the suducive bushfireiate emergencBrigade shou
t area containsd as part of th
undeveloped lamainly as bein
ge slope undeope and down
n has been assn for the purpo
sis of the abov
sed developmen of BAL 29 an
gement complent through thpment locationent.
to the same bhe highest rati
nder of propos
describe the reese BAL rating
tandards tation within and heat flux resholds
W/m2 W/m2 W/m2
bushfire issu
ey bushfire isse risk treatmeoccasionally
acent land wa
w–moderate thummer monthse weather concy fire suppresld the site be t
s shrubland vehe proposed dand within 100ng a ‘Moderat
r shrubland ven-slope from thsessed as beioses of the BA
ve, compliance
ent makes prond BAL 12.5 b
iance with a ‘Me adoption of n, vehicular ac
21
buildings (i.e. ting (i.e. BAL 2
sed buildings.
elevant BAL rags are fully ex
Description olevels of exp
Ember attacIncreasing leburning debtogether with
ues
ues that havent and mitigataffected by un
as significantly
roughout moss as a result o
nditions and a ssion responsethreatened by
egetation; howevelopment a
0 m of the proje’ bushfire ha
egetation is >0his vegetationng down-slope
AL assessmen
e with PFBFP
ovisions for a building constr
Moderate’ busacceptable so
ccess, water s
those building29) will be ado
atings for the sxplained in App
of predicted busposure
ck evels of ember aris ignited by wih increasing hea
been considetion measuresncontrolled bu
y affected by th
st of the year; of an increasedlargely dry coe is expected
y uncontrolled
wever, this is pand ultimately wject area contazard level
0–5 degrees aat different ar
e from the prot
Guidelines an
minimum 10 mruction standa
shfire hazard leolutions requirsupply, siting o
s situated alonopted for these
site are providpendix 3.
shfire attack and
attack and ndborne emberat flux
ered as part ofs: shfire
he 2011 Marg
however, this d resident and
oastal heath fufrom the adjabushfire
proposed to bewill not pose aains shrubland
and the projectreas; howeveroposed develo
nd AS 3959–2
m wide BPZ, wrds throughou
evel will be mered to meet peof developmen
ng the northere buildings.
ded in Table 5
d Relevant sof AS 3959
3 and
rs 3 and
f the FMP to in
garet River bus
increases to d visitor populauel profile cent Gnarabu
e cleared or a bushfire riskd vegetation
t area is situatr, the classifiedopment as a
2009 will need
which results iut the project a
et for the properformance crint and design
rn and
and
section 9–2009
d 5 d 7
nform
shfire
ation,
up
k
ted d
to be
n the area
posed teria of
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osed developmons in accordaimage of the
Develo
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proposed devehrough constrund the externalan approved la2 t/ha. The landant flora specon, increased will be implem
ration distanceopment.
regards to devare numerouscation of the pg an uncontrol
• breaks in t
∗ to the n∗ to the e
∗ to the s
∗ to the sdevelo
∗ to the wtreatme
• direct proxresponse.
Complia
above measurequire BAL 40 oa for developm
0
fire risk tections outlinecompliant and
ment. This willance with PFBproject area in
opment loca
ayout and mato critical life a
elopment will ruction of tourisl built perimete
andscape planndscaped buffcies to enhanc
building consmented accorde to the adjace
velopment locas mechanismsproposed develled bushfire e
the fire run:
north: Gnarabeast: Wallcliffe
southeast: com
south: Ocean pment, which
west: Ocean Vent/extended ximity to Gnara
ance statem
es will ensure or BAL FZ conment location
reatmente how the busd effective busl be achieved BFP Guidelinen Figure 9 to a
ation
anagement of fand property a
result in creatiost accommodaer (Figure 9).
n (Appendix 4)fers will be ac
ce landscape vstruction standdingly for thoseent shrubland
ation at a stras currently in pelopment and event, includin
up Road car pe Road and ex
mmunity infras
View Road, Ris yet to be co
View Road, excar park as inabup Bush Fir
ent
proposed dwnstruction stan(Element 1) b
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t and mithfire risk to futshfire manageby complying
es. Where appassist with imp
future developassets.
on of a signification villas andThe landscap
) and will formcessible and mvalues, providdards in accorde developmenextent. BAL 2
tegic level andplace in additioassist the prog:
park and existxisting dwellin
structure and
Reef Drive car onstructed
xisting car parkdicated in the re Brigade and
ellings are notndards under Aby adopting ac
tigationture life and p
ement outcomewith performa
plicable, theseplementation o
pment at the p
cant built and d creation of 1ped buffers wi
m 10 m wide BPmay incorporaed the 2 t/ha fdance with a B
nt areas that ca29 will not be e
d recognisingon to those prooposed develo
ting dwellingsgs
oval
park and prop
k, coast line alandscape pla
d expected im
t located in arAS 3959–2009ceptable solut
property will bee for the projeance criteria ae measures arof the FMP.
planning stage
landscaped fo10 m wide landll be implemenPZs managedate low fuel plafuel load can bBAL assessmeannot achieveexceeded for
the broader fioposed in this
opment in bein
posed Gnarab
and proposed Pan (Appendix mediate fire s
reas of ‘Extrem9. This meetstion A1.1.
e mitigated to ect area and and acceptablere illustrated o
e can reduce f
ootprint acrossdscaped buffented in accord
d annually at leanting of fire be achieved. ent under AS e a 100 m widethe proposed
re environmens FMP that supng defendable
bup tourist
POS 4)
suppression
me’ bushfire has performance
e on an
uture
s the ers dance ess
In 3959–e
nt, pport
azard e
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ular access thss and egress ompliant with
e provided throto the norther
ptable solution) and signage dance with ac
use pedestrianheries of the p east. These
and beach.
existing accessre the site is boss at all interfa
blic roads will
Complia
above measurermance criteria
• A2.2 PubliGuidelines
• A2.6 Emer(refer to P
• A2.8 Gate
• A2.10 Signadditional
compliance witss route in the ern site bound
ptable solutionss routes (A2.7
Water
culated water ter is provided
work of hydranant water supprements of thetruction Requiation will be inlation and come applicable.
0
lar access
hroughout the point to Oceaacceptable so
ough construcrn site bounda
n A2.6 of PFBFat either end
cceptable solu
n paths and cyproposed deve
access links a
s network plusound by acces
aces with the s
be constructe
ance statem
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c Roads: mees for additionargency accessFBFP Guidelin
s: used to res
ns: to be erectdetail).
th ‘A2.1 Two aform of an EA
dary.
ns for cul-de-s7) and firebrea
supply
supply will bed to meet mini
nts will also beply authority ae Water Corporements for Wn accordance mmissioning a
project area wan View Road.olution A2.1 ofction of an EAWary (Figure 9). FP Guidelinesof the EAW (Ftions A2.8 and
ycle-ways will elopment to linare also intend
s vehicle and pss ways in all surrounding bu
ed in accordan
ent
ollowing accer access (Elem
et the requireml detail) s ways: to provnes for additio
trict traffic on
ted where EAW
access routesAW within the
acs (A2.3), baak widths (A2.
e extended thromum domesti
e provided alond DFES requ
oration DesignWater Reticula
with AS 2419nd AS 2941–2
23
will be in acco. Provision of f PFBFP GuidW in the Mitch The EAW wi
s, including theFigure 9). Gad A2.10 of PF
be constructenk up with exisded to provide
pedestrian accdirections. Im
ushland exten
nce with Main
ptable solutionment 2):
ments of Main
vide alternativonal detail)
EAWs (refer t
Ws adjoin pub
s’ is being addMitchell Drive
attle axes (A2..9) are not app
oughout the pc and emerge
ong the internauirements. Fir Standard DStion Systems
9.1–2005 Fire h2013 Fixed fire
rdance with Fa single acce
delines. Therehell Drive roadll be constructe provision of tes and signaBFP Guideline
ed around the sting access oe pedestrian a
cess proposedmportantly, thisnt to assist fire
Roads WA, S
ns to ensure t
Roads WA, S
ve links to pub
to PFBFP Gui
blic roads (refe
ressed througe road reserve
.4), private drivplicable to this
project area to ency water sup
al road networre hydrant con
S 63 ‘Water Reup to DN250’.hydrant installe protection in
igure 9, whichss route for th
efore, a second reserve that ted in accordagates (to remage will be cones respectivel
northern, souf the same aloccess to the a
d as part of ths will also provsuppression
Shire and DFE
he developme
Shire and DFE
blic roads durin
delines for ad
er to PFBFP G
gh provision of that links Wa
veways (A2.5s development
ensure an all pply requireme
rk at locations nstruction will eticulation Sta. In addition, flations–System
nstallations–Pu
h provides a phis developmedary access rlinks Wallcliffe
ance with ain unlocked a
nstructed in ly.
uthern and wesong Wallcliffe adjacent west
e developmenvide emergencif required.
ES requiremen
ent meets
ES (refer to PF
ng emergencie
ditional detail)
Guidelines for
f a secondary allcliffe Road to
), fire service t.
year round suents.
which meet meet the ndard Design fire hydrant m design, umpset system
rimary ent is oute e
at all
stern Road car
nt will cy
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with fire hyDFES.
ptable solutionopment.
Siting o
n considering tal life and propazard areas an
ponse to the bded in accorda
• a minimum• all externa
constructio
• all remainistandards
0 m wide BPZng of the unde
etardant flora sved (refer to th
BPZs may alsongs are permi
Complia
above measurermance criteria
• A4.1 Hazaminimum dAppendix and rainforconstructio
compliance witessed through e the distance
ptable solutionding (A4.5) are
Design
the proposedcation of AS 39n measures re
0
ance statem
es adopt the foa for water suculated Areasydrants, in acc
ns for non-retic
of developm
the overall busperty assets (rend critical asse
bushfire risk pance with AS 3
m 10 m wide Bal buildings aloon standards i
ng buildings win accordance
Zs (landscapeerstorey and wspecies to enhhe landscape o be in the formtted within the
ance statem
es adopt the foa for siting of d
ard separationdistance of 101 of PFBFP Grest (i.e. in anon standard in
th ‘A4.3 Buildithe applicatio
e permitted be
ns for hazard se not applicabl
n of develop
d development959–2009, deequired under
ent
ollowing accepply (Element: the developmcordance with
culated areas
ment
shfire manageesidents, visitets and applic
posed by adjoi3959–2009, a
BPZ will be impong the western accordance
within the devee with BAL 12
d buffers) will weed control. hance landscaplan containe
m of a lawn ore BPZ.
ent
ollowing accedevelopment
–moderate to 00 m from any Guidelines as f
area with a mncreased to ali
ing protection on of AS 3959–etween propos
separation–lowle to this deve
pment
t meets the revelopment deElement 5.
24
ptable solutiont 3): ment is providthe specificat
(A3.2) and da
ement of the pors and built a
cation of AS 39
ning shrublans depicted in F
plemented arorn and norther
e with BAL 29
elopment will r.5.
be maintained The landscap
ape values proed in Appendixr paved area,
ptable solution(Element 4):
extreme bushvegetation cla
forests, woodlamoderate or exign with the ap
zone’ and ‘A4–2009 and incsed buildings a
w bushfire hazelopment.
equirements ofesign is consid
n to ensure th
ed with a retictions of the rel
ams (A3.3) are
project area, prassets) as a p959–2009 can
d areas, the foFigure 9:
ound the perimrn interfaces w
require increa
d annually at lped buffers maovided the ovex 4 for further dmanaged gard
ns to ensure t
hfire hazard leassified underands, closed sxtreme bushfirppropriate BAL
4.4 Hazard sepcreased buildinand the adjace
zard (A4.2) an
f Element 4 Sidered complian
e developmen
culated water slevant water s
e not applicab
rotection shouriority. Low fun be implemen
ollowing meas
meter of all extwill require inc
sed building c
less than 2 t/hay incorporate
erall 2 t/ha fueldetail around den or swimm
he developme
evel: every buir Table 1 and scrub, open scre hazard leveL for that loca
paration zoneng constructioent shrubland
nd reduction in
iting of develont and there a
nt meets
supply, togethsupply authorit
le to this
uld be provideuel buffers betnted to achiev
sures have be
ternal buildingcreased buildin
construction
ha via mechane low fuel planl load can be BPZ treatmen
ming pool. No
ent meets
lding is sited aFigure 1 of crub, mallee/m
el) or has its tion.
’ is being on standards to
extent.
n BAL due to
opment througre no special
her ty and
d to tween e this.
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ollowing measugh level of buAnnual fuel insShire of Augusprovisions of trequirements the current anLandowner edDFES bushfirelandowners atEvacuation plabushfire. Theavailable to al
Summa
mmary of the bs program, is pction of proposded and can bntrolled bushfirgement meas
0
onal bushfir
sures will be imushfire protectspections: undsta-Margaret the Bush Firesof the current
nnual notice). ducation and ae information bt annual DFESan: this should evacuation pl visitors and m
ary of bush
bushfire risk trprovided in Tased life and pr
be adopted by res. Timing a
sure.
re risk mitig
mplemented intion to future vdertaken by SRiver Fuel Has Act 1954. Fannual notice
awareness: lanbooklets that aS bushfire awad be preparedlan should spemanagement
fire risk mit
eatment and mable 6. These roperty assetsthe landownend responsibi
25
gation
n addition to thvisitors and bu
Shire staff at thazard Reductioailure to comp
e may result in
ndowners shoare currently aareness briefind to guide evacecify pathwaypersonnel.
tigation an
mitigation meameasures wil
s is achieved. ers to further mlities are also
hose outlined uilt assets of thheir discretion on and Firebreply with this FMn the issuing o
ould obtain a cavailable. In angs would be cuation of the s to nominate
d works pro
asures describl be implemen Additional op
mitigate the risdefined to ass
previously to phe subject landin accordance
eak Notice (anMP and the sp
of fines (refer t
copy of local gaddition, attenadvantageoussite if the site d evacuation
ogram
bed in Sectionnted to ensureptional measursk to life and psist with imple
provide a mord: e with the currnnual notice) upecified o Appendix 5
overnment andance by s. is threatenedpoints and be
n 5, as well as e the ongoing res are also roperty from
ementation of e
re
rent under
for
nd
by made
a
each
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Devellocatio
Vehic
Water
Sitingdevelo
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lopment on
Undethis subushfto FMConstaccorAppen
cular access Providand pSectioProvidRoad accor
Constaccep
Constrequir
r supply ProvidFMP SProvidmeet Sectio
g of opment
ApplywesteSectioApplydevelo
ConstapproMaintslashilandsc
onal fire risk ation
CompRefer Undecompcompcomp
ushfire risk mitigatio
mmended works
rtake development in upporting FMP to ensfire hazard level or req
MP Section 5.1. truct 10 m wide landscrdance with an approvndix 4. de primary access and
pedestrian paths and con 5.2. de secondary emergeand the northern bou
rdance with acceptable
truct gates and signagptable solution A2.8 an
truct all public roads inrements. Refer to FMde a reticulated water Section 5.3. de a network of hydranrelevant water supply on 5.3. y BAL 29 building consern and northern interfon 5.4. y BAL 12.5 building coopment in accordance
truct a 10 m wide BPZoved landscape plan. ain the BPZ at less thing of the understoreycape plan. Refer to F
ply with the current annr to Appendix 5. rtake an inspection of liance with the FMP aliance with the Bush Fromised. Refer to FM
on measures and wo
accordance with the aure the development i
quires BAL 40 or BAL
caped buffers around ed landscape plan. R
d egress to the site viacycle-ways in accordan
ncy access to the sitendary of the site. Thee solution A2.6. Refer
ge at either end of the nd A2.10 respectively.
n accordance with MaP Section 5.2. supply throughout the
nts along the internal authority and DFES r
struction standards to faces in accordance w
nstruction standards te with Figure 9. Refer
Z (landscaped buffers)Refer to FMP Sectionan 2 t/ha. This can be
y and weed control andFMP Section 5.4 and A
nual notice and Shire-
fuel hazards across tand annual notice and Fires Act 1954, FMP o
MP Section 5.6.
orks program
approved developmens not subject to an ‘ExFZ construction stand
the external built footpRefer to FMP Section 5
a Ocean View Road tonce with Figure 9. Re
e via an EAW linking We EAW is to be construr to FMP Section 5.2.
EAW in accordance w. Refer to FMP Sectio
in Roads WA, CoR an
e proposed developme
road network at locatirequirements. Refer to
all external buildings awith Figure 9. Refer to
to all remaining buildinr to FMP Section 5.4.
) in accordance with Fn 5.4 and Appendix 4.e achieved through med POS treatment as pe
Appendix 4.
-determined burning p
he development area issue work orders or f
or annual notice has be
26
Mand
t plan and xtreme’
dards. Refer
Yes
print in 5.1 and
Yes
o the south efer to FMP
Yes
Wallcliffe ucted in
Yes
with on 5.2.
Yes
nd DFES Yes
ent. Refer to Yes
ons which o FMP
Yes
along the FMP
Yes
ngs within the Yes
igure 9 and Yes
echanical er the
Yes
periods. Yes
to assess fines where een
No
datory Optional T
No D
No D
No D
No D
No D
No D
No D
No D
No D
No D
No D
No Ab
No Ab
Yes Ab
Timing
During implementation
During implementation
During implementation
During implementation
During implementation
During implementation
During implementation
During implementation
During building constru
During building constru
During implementation
Annually prior to the onbushfire season
Annually prior to the onbushfire season or as sAnnually prior to the onbushfire season
of the development
of the development
of the development
of the development
of the development
of the development
of the development
of the development
uction
uction
of the development
nset of the designated
nset of the designatedspecified by the Shirenset of the designated
Fire Managem
Responsibility
Developer
Developer
Developer
Developer
Developer
Developer
Developer
Developer
Builder, landown
Builder, landown
Developer
d Developer duringdevelopment, landowner/manathereafter
d Developer, landowner/mana
d Shire staff
ment Plan
ner
ner
g
ager
ager
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ObtaibriefinPrepathe sitpathwmana
mmended works
n bushfire informationngs. Refer to FMP Seare an evacuation plante if the site is threaten
ways to nominated evaagement personnel.
booklets and attend aection 5.6. n for the proposed devned by bushfire. The acuation points and be
annual DFES bushfire
velopment to guide evevacuation plan shou
e made available to all
27
Mand
e awareness No
acuation of ld specify l visitors and
Yes
datory Optional T
Yes A
No D
Timing
Annually
During development.
Fire Managem
Responsibility
Landowner/mana
Landowner/mana
ment Plan
ager
ager
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6.2
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The cbenefinfrast
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mplementation
Assessm
mentation of td a bushfire o
mised and life aacent to the s
cost of undertafit to the develtructure within
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Appendix 1 Fire Management Plan compliance checklist
Compliance checklist for performance criteria and acceptable solutions
Element Acceptable solution Compliance Yes/No Explanation
(if no)
1. Location A1.1 Development location
Does the proposal comply with performance criteria P1 by applying acceptable solution A1.1?
Yes
2. Vehicular access
A2.1 Two access routes
Does the proposal comply with performance criteria P2 by applying acceptable solution A2.1?
No An EAW has been provided as a second access route (refer to Section 5.2)
A2.2 Public roads
Does the proposal comply with performance criteria P2 by applying acceptable solution A2.2?
Yes
A2.3 Cul-de-sacs
Does the proposal comply with performance criteria P2 by applying acceptable solution A2.3?
N/A
A2.4 Battle axes
Does the proposal comply with performance criteria P2 by applying acceptable solution A2.4?
N/A
A2.5 Private driveways
Does the proposal comply with performance criteria P2 by applying acceptable solution A2.5?
N/A
A2.6 Emergency access ways
Does the proposal comply with performance criteria P2 by applying acceptable solution A2.6?
Yes
A2.7 Fire service access routes
Does the proposal comply with performance criteria P2 by applying acceptable solution A2.7?
N/A
A2.8 Gates Does the proposal comply with performance criteria P2 by applying acceptable solution A2.8?
Yes
A2.9 Firebreak widths
Does the proposal comply with performance criteria P2 by applying acceptable solution A2.9?
N/A
A2.10 Signs Does the proposal comply with performance criteria P2 by applying acceptable solution A2.10?
Yes
3. Water A3.1 Reticulated areas
Does the proposal comply with performance criteria P3 by applying acceptable solution A3.1?
Yes
A3.2 Non-reticulated areas (a)
Does the proposal comply with performance criteria P3 by applying acceptable solution A3.2?
N/A
A3.3 Non-reticulated areas (b)
Does the proposal comply with performance criteria P3 by applying acceptable solution A3.3?
N/A
4. Siting of development
A4.1 Hazard separation – moderate to extreme bushfire hazard level
Does the proposal comply with performance criteria P4 by applying acceptable solution A4.1?
Yes
A4.2 Hazard separation – low bushfire hazard level
Does the proposal comply with performance criteria P4 by applying acceptable solution A4.2?
N/A
A4.3 Building protection zone
Does the proposal comply with performance criteria P4 by applying acceptable solution A4.3?
No AS 3959–2009 has been implemented accordingly (refer to Section 5.4)
Element Acceptable solution Compliance Yes/No Explanation
(if no)
A4.4 Hazard separation zone
Does the proposal comply with performance criteria P4 by applying acceptable solution A4.4?
No AS 3959–2009 has been implemented accordingly (refer to Section 5.4)
A4.5 Reduction in bushfire attack level due to shielding
Does the proposal comply with performance criteria P4 by applying acceptable solution A4.5?
N/A
5. Design of development
A5.1 Compliant development
Does the proposal comply with performance criteria P5 by applying acceptable solution A5.1?
Yes
A5.2 Non-compliant development
Does the proposal comply with performance criteria P5 by applying acceptable solution A5.2?
N/A
Note: Performance criteria and acceptable solutions are in accordance with Planning for Bush Fire Protection Guidelines (Edition 2) (WAPC et al. 2010).
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Date: 27/08/2015
Appendix 2 January wind profiles for Witchcliffe (BoM 2015)
Rose of Wind direction versus Wind speed in km/h (17 Apr 1999 to 30 Sep 2010)Custom times selected, refer to attached note for details
WITCHCLIFFESite No: 009746 • Opened Apr 1999 • Still Open • Latitude: -34.0281° • Longitude: 115.1042° • Elevation 80m
An asterisk (*) indicates that calm is less than 0.5%.Other important info about this analysis is available in the accompanying notes.
NNE
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Calm *
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Rose of Wind direction versus Wind speed in km/h (17 Apr 1999 to 30 Sep 2010)Custom times selected, refer to attached note for details
WITCHCLIFFESite No: 009746 • Opened Apr 1999 • Still Open • Latitude: -34.0281° • Longitude: 115.1042° • Elevation 80m
An asterisk (*) indicates that calm is less than 0.5%.Other important info about this analysis is available in the accompanying notes.
NNE
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NWN
CALM>= 0 and < 10
km/hCALM
>= 10 and < 20>= 20 and < 30
>= 30 and < 40>= 40
3 pm Jan331 Total Observations
10%
20%
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40%
Calm *
CopyrightCopyright © Commonwealth of Australia 2012 . Prepared on 31 Mar 2012Prepared by National Climate Centre of the Bureau of Meteorology.Contact us by phone on (03) 9669 4082, by fax on (03) 9669 4515, or by email on [email protected] have taken all due care but cannot provide any warranty nor accept any liability for this information.
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Appendix 3 Building construction standards for BAL 12.5 and BAL 29 as per AS 3959–2009
AS 3959 – 2009
SECTION 5 CONSTRUCTION FOR BUSHFIRE ATTACK LEVEL 12.5 (BAL — 12.5)
5.1 GENERAL
A building assessed in Section 2 as being BAL—12.5 shall comply with Section 3 and Clauses 5.2 to 5.8.
NOTE: There are a number of Standards that specify requirements for construction; however, where this Standard does not provide construction requirements for a particular element, the other Standards apply.
Any element of construction or system that satisfies the test criteria of AS 1530.8.1 may be used in lieu of the applicable requirements contained in Clauses 5.2 to 5.8 (see Clause 3.8).
NOTE: BAL—12.5 is primarily concerned with protection from ember attack and radiant heat up to and including 12.5 kW/m2 where the site is less than 100 m from the source of bushfire attack.
5.2 SUBFLOOR SUPPORTS
This Standard does not provide construction requirements for subfloor support posts, columns, stumps, piers and poles.
NOTE: The exclusion of requirements for subfloor supports applies to the principal building only and not to verandas, decks, steps, ramps and landings (see Clause 5.7).
C5.2 Ideally, storage of combustible materials beneath a floor at this BAL would not occur and on this assumption, there is no requirement to enclose the subfloor space or to protect flooring materials from bushfire attack. However, should combustible materials be stored, it is recommended the area be protected as materials stored in the subfloor space may be ignited by embers and cause an impact to the building.
5.3 FLOORS
5.3.1 Concrete slabs on ground
This Standard does not provide construction requirements for concrete slabs on the ground.
5.3.2 Elevated floors
This Standard does not provide construction requirements for elevated floors, including bearers, joists and flooring.
5.4 EXTERNAL WALLS
5.4.1 Walls
That part of an external wall surface that is less than 400 mm from the ground or less than 400 mm above decks, carport roofs, awnings and similar elements or fittings having an angle less
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than 18 degrees to the horizontal and extending more than 110 mm in width from the wall (see Figure D3, Appendix D) shall be of—
(a) non-combustible material; or
(b) fibre-cement external cladding, a minimum of 6 mm in thickness; or
(c) bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F); or
(d) a timber species as specified in Paragraph E1 and listed in Table E1, Appendix E; or
(e) a combination of any of Items (a), (b), (c) or (d) above.
There are no requirements for external wall surfaces 400 mm or more from the ground or for external wall surfaces 400 mm or more above decks, carport roofs, awnings and similar elements or fittings having an angle less than 18 degrees to the horizontal and extending more than 110 mm in width from the wall (see Figure D3, Appendix D).
5.4.2 Joints
All joints in the external surface material of walls shall be covered, sealed, overlapped, backed or butt-jointed to prevent gaps greater than 3 mm.
Alternatively, sarking-type material may be applied over the outer face of the frame prior to fixing any external cladding.
5.4.3 Vents and weepholes
Vents and weepholes in external walls shall be screened with a mesh with a maximum aperture of 2 mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium, except where the vents and weepholes are less than 3 mm (see Clause 3.6), or are located in an external wall of a subfloor space.
5.5 EXTERNAL GLAZED ELEMENTS AND ASSEMBLIES AND EXTERNAL DOORS
5.5.1 Bushfire shutters
Where fitted, bushfire shutters shall comply with Clause 3.7 and be made from—
(a) non-combustible material; or
(b) a timber species as specified in Paragraph E1 and listed in Table E1, Appendix E; or
(c) bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F); or
(d) a combination of any of Items (a), (b) or (c) above.
5.5.2 Windows
Window assemblies shall comply with one of the following:
(a) They shall be completely protected by a bushfire shutter that complies with Clause 5.5.1.
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(b) They shall be completely protected externally by screens with a mesh with a maximum aperture of 2 mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium.
or
(c) They shall comply with the following:
(i) For window assemblies less than 400 mm from the ground or less than 400 mm above decks, carport roofs, awnings and similar elements or fittings having an angle less than 18 degrees to the horizontal and extending more than 110 mm in width from the window frame (see Figure D3, Appendix D), window frames and window joinery shall be made from one of the following:
(A) Bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F).
or
(B) A timber species specified in Paragraph E2 and listed in Table E2, Appendix E.
or
(C) Metal.
Or
(D) Metal-reinforced PVC-U. The reinforcing members shall be made from aluminium, stainless steel, or corrosion-resistant steel and the frame and sash shall satisfy the design load, performance and structural strength of the member.
(ii) Externally fitted hardware that supports the sash in its functions of opening and closing shall be metal.
(iii) Where glazing is less than 400 mm from the ground or less than 400 mm above decks, carport roofs, awnings and similar elements or fittings having an angle less than 18 degrees to the horizontal and extending more than 110 mm in width from the window frame (see Figure D3, Appendix D), the glazing shall be Grade A safety glass minimum 4 mm, or glass blocks with no restriction on glazing methods.
NOTE: Where double glazed units are used the above requirements apply to the external face of the window assembly only.
(iv) Where glazing is other than that specified in Item (iii) above, annealed glass may be used.
(v) The openable portions of windows shall be screened with mesh with a maximum aperture of 2 mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium.
5.5.3 Doors—Side-hung external doors (including French doors, panel fold and bi-fold doors)
Side-hung external doors, including French doors, panel fold and bi-fold doors, shall comply with one of the following:
(a) They shall be protected by a bushfire shutter that complies with Clause 5.5.1.
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(b) They shall be completely protected externally by screens with a mesh with a maximum aperture of 2 mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium.
or
(c) They shall comply with the following:
(i) Doors shall be—
(A) non-combustible; or
(B) a solid timber door, having a minimum thickness of 35 mm for the first 400 mm above the threshold; or
(C) a door, including a hollow core door, with a non-combustible kickplate on the outside for the first 400 mm above the threshold; or
(D) a fully framed glazed door, where the framing is made from materials required for bushfire shutters (see Clause 5.5.1), or from a timber species specified in Paragraph E2 and listed in Table E2, Appendix E.
(ii) Where doors incorporate glazing, the glazing shall comply with the glazing requirements for windows.
(iii) Doors shall be tight-fitting to the doorframe and to an abutting door, if applicable.
(iv) Where any part of the door assembly is less than 400 mm from the ground or less than 400 mm above decks, carport roofs, awnings and similar elements or fittings having an angle less than 18 degrees to the horizontal and extending more than 110 mm in width from the door (see Figure D3, Appendix D), that part of the door assembly shall be made from one of the following:
(A) Bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F).
or
(B) A timber species specified in Paragraph E2 and listed in Table E2, Appendix E.
or
(C) Metal.
or
(D) Metal-reinforced PVC-U. The reinforcing members shall be made from aluminium, stainless steel, or corrosion-resistant steel and the door assembly shall satisfy the design load, performance and structural strength of the member.
(v) Weather strips, draught excluders or draught seals shall be installed at the base of side-hung external doors.
5.5.4 Doors—Sliding doors
Sliding doors shall comply with one of the following:
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(a) They shall be protected by a bushfire shutter that complies with Clause 5.5.1.
or
(b) They shall be completely protected externally by screens with a mesh with a maximum aperture of 2 mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium.
or
(c) They shall comply with the following:
(i) Any glazing incorporated in sliding doors shall be Grade A safety glass complying with AS 1288.
(ii) There is no requirement to screen the openable part of the sliding door. However, if screened, the screens shall be a mesh or perforated sheet made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium.
NOTE: The construction of manufactured sliding doors should prevent the entry of embers when the door is closed. There is no requirement to provide screens to the openable part of these doors as it is assumed that a sliding door will be closed if occupants are not present or during a bushfire event. Screens of materials other than those specified may not resist ember attack.
(iii) Sliding doors shall be tight-fitting in the frames.
5.5.5 Doors—Vehicle access doors (garage doors)
The following apply to vehicle access doors:
(a) The lower portion of a vehicle access door that is within 400 mm of the ground when the door is closed (see Figure D4, Appendix D) shall be made from—
(i) non-combustible material; or
(ii) bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F); or
(iii) fibre-cement sheet, a minimum of 6 mm in thickness; or
(iv) a timber species specified in Paragraph E1 and listed in Table E1, Appendix E; or
(v) a combination of any of Items (i), (ii), (iii) or (iv) above.
(b) Panel lift, tilt doors or side-hung doors shall be fitted with suitable weather strips, draught excluders, draught seals or guide tracks, as appropriate to the door type, with a maximum gap no greater than 3 mm.
(c) Roller doors shall have guide tracks with a maximum gap no greater than 3 mm and shall be fitted with a nylon brush that is in contact with the door (see Figure D4, Appendix D).
(d) Vehicle access doors shall not include ventilation slots.
5.6 ROOFS (INCLUDING VERANDA AND ATTACHED CARPORT ROOFS, PENETRATIONS, EAVES, FASCIAS, GABLES, GUTTERS AND DOWNPIPES)
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5.6.1 General
The following apply to all types of roofs and roofing systems:
(a) Roof tiles, roof sheets and roof-covering accessories shall be non-combustible.
(b) The roof/wall junction shall be sealed, to prevent openings greater than 3 mm, either by the use of fascia and eaves linings or by sealing between the top of the wall and the underside of the roof and between the rafters at the line of the wall.
(c) Roof ventilation openings, such as gable and roof vents, shall be fitted with ember guards made of non-combustible material or a mesh or perforated sheet with a maximum aperture of 2 mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium.
5.6.2 Tiled roofs
Tiled roofs shall be fully sarked. The sarking shall—
(a) have a flammability index of not more than 5;
(b) be located directly below the roof battens;
(c) cover the entire roof area including the ridge; and
(d) be installed so that there are no gaps that would allow the entry of embers where the sarking meets fascias, gutters, valleys and the like.
5.6.3 Sheet roofs
Sheet roofs shall—
(a) be fully sarked in accordance with Clause 5.6.2, except that foil-backed insulation blankets may be installed over the battens;
or
(b) have any gaps greater than 3 mm, under corrugations or ribs of sheet roofing and between roof components, sealed at the fascia or wall line and at valleys, hips and ridges by—
(i) a mesh or perforated sheet with a maximum aperture of 2 mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium; or
(ii) mineral wool; or
(iii) other non-combustible material; or
(iv) a combination of any of Items (i), (ii) or (iii) above.
5.6.4 Veranda, carport and awning roofs
The following apply to veranda, carport and awning roofs:
(a) A veranda, carport or awning roof forming part of the main roof space [see Figure D1(a), Appendix D] shall meet all the requirements for the main roof, as specified in Clauses 5.6.1, 5.6.2, 5.6.3, 5.6.5 and 5.6.6.
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(b) A veranda, carport or awning roof separated from the main roof space by an external wall [see Figures D1(b) and D1(c), Appendix D] complying with Clause 5.4 shall have a non-combustible roof covering.
NOTE: There is no requirement to line the underside of a veranda, carport or awning roof that is separated from the main roof space.
5.6.5 Roof penetrations
The following apply to roof penetrations:
(a) Roof penetrations, including roof lights, roof ventilators, roof-mounted evaporative cooling units, aerials, vent pipes and supports for solar collectors, shall be adequately sealed at the roof to prevent gaps greater than 3 mm. The material used to seal the penetration shall be non-combustible.
(b) Openings in vented roof lights, roof ventilators or vent pipes shall be fitted with ember guards made from a mesh or perforated sheet with a maximum aperture of 2 mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium.
(c) All overhead glazing shall be Grade A laminated safety glass complying with AS 1288.
(d) Glazed elements in roof lights and skylights may be of polymer provided a Grade A safety glass diffuser, complying with AS 1288, is installed under the glazing. Where glazing is an insulating glazing unit (IGU), Grade A toughened safety glass, minimum 4 mm, shall be used in the outer pane of the IGU.
(e) Flashing elements of tubular skylights may be of a fire-retardant material, provided the roof integrity is maintained by an under-flashing of a material having a flammability index no greater than 5.
(f) Evaporative cooling units shall be fitted with butterfly closers at or near the ceiling level or, the unit shall be fitted with non-combustible covers with a mesh or perforated sheet with a maximum aperture of 2 mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium.
(g) Vent pipes made from PVC are permitted.
5.6.6 Eaves linings, fascias and gables
The following apply to eaves linings, fascias and gables:
(a) Gables shall comply with Clause 5.4.
(b) Eaves penetrations shall be protected the same as for roof penetrations, as specified in Clause 5.6.5.
(c) Eaves ventilation openings greater than 3 mm shall be fitted with ember guards made of non-combustible material or a mesh or perforated sheet with a maximum aperture of 2 mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium.
Joints in eaves linings, fascias and gables may be sealed with plastic joining strips or timber storm moulds.
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This Standard does not provide construction requirements for fascias, bargeboards and eaves linings.
5.6.7 Gutters and downpipes
This Standard does not provide material requirements for—
(a) gutters, with the exception of box gutters; and
(b) downpipes.
If installed, gutter and valley leaf guards shall be non-combustible.
Box gutters shall be non-combustible and flashed at the junction with the roof with non-combustible material.
5.7 VERANDAS, DECKS, STEPS, RAMPS AND LANDINGS
5.7.1 General
Decking shall be either spaced or continuous (i.e., without spacing).
There is no requirement to enclose the subfloor spaces of verandas, decks, steps, ramps or landings.
C5.7.1 Spaced decking is nominally spaced at 3 mm (in accordance with standard industry practice); however, due to the nature of timber decking with seasonal changes in moisture content, that spacing may range from 0–5 mm during service. The preferred dimension for gaps is 3 mm (which is in line with other ‘permissible gaps’) in other parts of this Standard. It should be noted that recent research studies have shown that gaps at 5 mm spacing afford opportunity for embers to become lodged in between timbers, which may contribute to a fire. Larger gap spacings of 10 mm may preclude this from happening but such a spacing regime may not be practical for a timber deck.
5.7.2 Enclosed subfloor spaces of verandas, decks, steps, ramps and landings
5.7.2.1 Materials to enclose a subfloor space
This Standard does not provide construction requirements for the materials used to enclose a subfloor space except where those materials are less than 400 mm from the ground.
Where the materials used to enclose a subfloor space are less than 400 mm from the ground, they shall comply with Clause 5.4.
5.7.2.2 Supports
This Standard does not provide construction requirements for support posts, columns, stumps, stringers, piers and poles.
5.7.2.3 Framing
This Standard does not provide construction requirements for the framing of verandas, decks, ramps or landings (i.e., bearers and joists).
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5.7.2.4 Decking
This Standard does not provide construction requirements for decking that is more than 300 mm from a glazed element.
Decking less than 300 mm (measured horizontally at deck level) from glazed elements that are less than 400 mm (measured vertically) from the surface of the deck (see Figure D2, Appendix D) shall be made from—
(a) non-combustible material; or
(b) bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F); or
(c) a timber species, as specified in Paragraph E1 and listed in Table E1 of Appendix E;
(d) PVC-U; or
(e) a combination of any of Items (a), (b), (c) or (d) above.
5.7.3 Unenclosed subfloor spaces of verandas, decks, steps, ramps and landings
5.7.3.1 Supports
This Standard does not provide construction requirements for support posts, columns, stumps, stringers, piers and poles.
5.7.3.2 Framing
This Standard does not provide construction requirements for the framing of verandas, decks, ramps or landings (i.e., bearers and joists).
5.7.3.3 Decking
This Standard does not provide construction requirements for decking unless it is less than 300 mm from a glazed element.
Decking less than 300 mm (measured horizontally at deck level) from glazed elements that are less than 400 mm (measured vertically) from the surface of the deck (see Figure D2, Appendix D) shall be made from—
(a) non-combustible material; or
(b) bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F); or
(c) a timber species, as specified in Paragraph E1 and listed in Table E1, Appendix E; or
(d) a combination of any of Items (a), (b) or (c) above.
5.7.4 Balustrades, handrails or other barriers
This Standard does not provide construction requirements for balustrades, handrails and other barriers.
5.8 WATER AND GAS SUPPLY PIPES
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SECTION 7 CONSTRUCTION FOR BUSHFIRE ATTACK LEVEL 29 (BAL — 29)
7.1 GENERAL
A building assessed in Section 2 as being BAL—29 shall comply with Section 3 and Clauses 7.2 to 7.8.
NOTE: There are a number of Standards that specify requirements for construction; however, where this Standard does not provide construction requirements for a particular element, the other Standards apply.
Any element of construction or system that satisfies the test criteria of AS 1530.8.1 may be used in lieu of the applicable requirements contained in Clauses 7.2 to 7.8 (see Clause 3.8).
NOTE: BAL—29 is primarily concerned with protection from ember attack and radiant heat greater than 19 kW/m2 up to and including 29 kW/m2.
7.2 SUBFLOOR SUPPORTS
This Standard does not provide construction requirements for subfloor supports where the subfloor space is enclosed with—
(a) a wall that complies with Clause 7.4; or
(b) a mesh or perforated sheet with a maximum aperture of 2 mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium; or
(c) a combination of Items (a) and (b) above.
Where the subfloor space is unenclosed, the support posts, columns, stumps, piers and poles shall be—
(i) of non-combustible material; or
(ii) of bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F); or
(iii) a combination of Items (i) and (ii) above.
NOTE: This requirement applies to the principal building only and not to verandas, decks, steps, ramps and landings (see Clause 7.7).
C7.2 Combustible materials stored in the subfloor space may be ignited by embers and cause an impact to the building.
7.3 FLOORS
7.3.1 Concrete slabs on ground
This Standard does not provide construction requirements for concrete slabs on ground.
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7.3.2 Elevated floors
7.3.2.1 Enclosed subfloor space
This Standard does not provide construction requirements for elevated floors, including bearers, joists and flooring, where the subfloor space is enclosed with—
(a) a wall that complies with Clause 7.4; or
(b) a mesh or perforated sheet with a maximum aperture of 2 mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium; or
(c) a combination of Items (a) and (b) above.
7.3.2.2 Unenclosed subfloor space
Where the subfloor space is unenclosed, flooring material, including bearers, joists and flooring less than 400 mm above finished ground level, shall be—
(a) non-combustible (e.g., concrete, steel); or
(b) of bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F); or
(c) particleboard or plywood flooring where the underside is lined with sarking-type material or mineral wool insulation; or
(d) a system complying with AS 1530.8.1; or
(e) a combination of any of Items (a), (b), (c) or (d) above.
This Standard does not provide construction requirements for elements of elevated floors, including bearers, joists and flooring, if the underside of the element is 400 mm or more above finished ground level.
7.4 EXTERNAL WALLS
7.4.1 Walls
Walls shall be one of the following:
(a) Made of non-combustible material (e.g., full masonry, brick veneer, mud brick, concrete, aerated concrete).
or
(b) Made of timber-framed or steel-framed walls that are sarked on the outside of the frame and clad with—
(i) fibre-cement external cladding, a minimum of 6 mm in thickness; or
(ii) steel sheet; or
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(iii) bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F); or
(iv) a combination of any of Items (i), (ii) or (iii) above.
or
(c) A combination of Items (a) and (b) above.
7.4.2 Joints
All joints in the external surface material of walls shall be covered, sealed, overlapped, backed or butt-jointed to prevent gaps greater than 3 mm.
Alternatively, sarking-type material can be applied over the frame prior to fixing any external cladding.
7.4.3 Vents and weepholes
Vents and weepholes in external walls shall be screened with a mesh with a maximum aperture of 2 mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium, except where they are less than 3 mm (see Clause 3.6).
7.5 EXTERNAL GLAZED ELEMENTS AND ASSEMBLIES AND EXTERNAL DOORS
7.5.1 Bushfire shutters
Where fitted, bushfire shutters shall comply with Clause 3.7 and be made from—
(a) non-combustible material; or
(b) bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F); or
(c) a combination of Items (a) and (b) above.
7.5.2 Windows
Windows shall comply with one of the following:
(a) They shall be completely protected by a bushfire shutter that complies with Clause 7.5.1.
or
(b) They shall comply with the following:
(i) Window frames and window joinery and shall be made from one of the following:
(A) Bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F).
or
(B) Metal.
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or
(C) Metal-reinforced PVC-U. The reinforcing members shall be made from aluminium, stainless steel, or corrosion-resistant steel, and the frame and the sash shall satisfy the design load, performance and structural strength of the member.
(ii) Externally fitted hardware that supports the sash in its functions of opening and closing shall be metal.
(iii) Glazing shall be toughened glass minimum 5 mm.
(iv) Where glazing is less than 400 mm from the ground or less than 400 mm above decks, carport roofs, awnings and similar elements or fittings having an angle less than 18 degrees to the horizontal and extending more than 110 mm in width from the window frame (see Figure D3, Appendix D) that portion shall be screened with a mesh or perforated sheet with a maximum aperture of 2 mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium.
(v) The openable portions of windows shall be screened with a mesh with a maximum aperture of 2 mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium.
7.5.3 Doors—Side-hung external doors (including French doors, panel fold and bi-fold doors)
Side-hung external doors, including French doors, panel fold and bi-fold doors, shall comply with one of the following:
(a) They shall be protected by a bushfire shutter that complies with Clause 7.5.1.
or
(b) They shall be completely protected externally by screens with a mesh with a maximum aperture of 2 mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium
or
(c) They shall comply with the following:
(i) Doors shall be—
(A) non-combustible; or
(B) a solid timber door, having a minimum thickness of 35 mm for the first 400 mm above the threshold; or
(C) a door, including a hollow core door, protected on the outside by a screen door or a mesh or perforated sheet with a maximum aperture of 2 mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium; or
(D) a fully framed glazed door, where the framing is made from non-combustible materials or from bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F).
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(ii) Externally fitted hardware that supports the panel in its functions of opening and closing shall be metal.
(iii) Where doors incorporate glazing, the glazing shall be toughened glass, minimum 5 mm.
(iv) Where glazing is less than 400 mm from the ground or less than 400 mm above decks, carport roofs, awnings and similar elements or fittings having an angle less than 18 degrees to the horizontal and extending more than 110 mm in width from the door (see Figure D3, Appendix D), that portion shall be screened with a mesh or perforated sheet with a maximum aperture of 2 mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium.
(v) Doorframes shall be made from one of the following:
(A) Bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F).
or
(B) Metal.
or
(C) Metal-reinforced PVC-U. The reinforcing members shall be made from aluminium, stainless steel, or corrosion-resistant steel and the door assembly shall satisfy the design load, performance and structural strength of the member.
(vi) Doors shall be tight-fitting to the doorframe and to an abutting door, if applicable.
(vii) Weather strips, draught excluders or draught seals shall be installed at the base of side-hung external doors.
7.5.4 Doors—Sliding doors
Sliding doors shall comply with one of the following:
(a) They shall be protected by a bushfire shutter that complies with Clause 7.5.1.
or
(b) They shall be completely protected externally by screens with a mesh with a maximum aperture of 2 mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium.
or
(c) They shall comply with the following:
(i) Doorframes shall be of bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F) or aluminium or steel.
(ii) Externally fitted hardware that supports the panel in its functions of opening and closing shall be metal.
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(iii) Where sliding doors incorporate glazing, the glazed assembly shall be toughened glass minimum 6 mm except where both the fixed and openable portions of doors are screened by a mesh or perforated sheet with a maximum aperture of 2 mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium.
(iv) Sliding doors shall be tight-fitting in the frames.
7.5.5 Doors—Vehicle access doors (garage doors)
The following apply to vehicle access doors:
(a) Vehicle access doors shall be made from—
(i) non-combustible material; or
(ii) bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F); or
(iii) fibre-cement sheet, a minimum of 6 mm in thickness; or
(iv) a combination of any of Items (i), (ii) or (iii) above.
(b) Panel lift, tilt doors or side-hung doors shall be fitted with suitable weather strips, draught excluders, draught seals or guide tracks, as appropriate to the door type, with a maximum gap no greater than 3 mm.
(c) Roller doors shall have guide tracks with a maximum gap no greater than 3 mm and shall be fitted with a nylon brush that is in contact with the door (see Figure D4, Appendix D).
(d) Vehicle access doors shall not include ventilation slots.
7.6 ROOFS (INCLUDING VERANDA AND ATTACHED CARPORT ROOFS, PENETRATIONS, EAVES, FASCIAS, GABLES, GUTTERS AND DOWNPIPES)
7.6.1 General
The following apply to all types of roofs and roofing systems:
(a) Roof tiles, roof sheets and roof-covering accessories shall be non-combustible.
(b) The roof/wall junction shall be sealed, to prevent openings greater than 3 mm, either by the use of fascia and eaves linings or by sealing between the top of the wall and the underside of the roof and between the rafters at the line of the wall.
(c) Roof ventilation openings, such as gable and roof vents, shall be fitted with ember guards made of non-combustible material or a mesh or perforated sheet with a maximum aperture of 2 mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium.
(d) A pipe or conduit that penetrates the roof covering shall be non-combustible.
7.6.2 Tiled roofs
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Tiled roofs shall be fully sarked. The sarking shall—
(a) have a flammability index of not more than 5, when tested to AS 1530.2;
(b) be located directly below the roof battens;
(c) cover the entire roof area including the ridge; and
(d) extend into gutters and valleys.
7.6.3 Sheet roofs
Sheet roofs shall—
(a) be fully sarked in accordance with Clause 7.6.2, except that foil-backed insulation blankets may be installed over the battens;
or
(b) have any gaps greater than 3 mm under corrugations or ribs of sheet roofing and between roof components sealed at the fascia or wall line and at valleys, hips and ridges by—
(i) a mesh or perforated sheet with a maximum aperture of 2 mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium; or
(ii) mineral wool; or
(iii) other non-combustible material; or
(iv) a combination of any of Items (i), (ii) or (iii) above.
7.6.4 Veranda, carport and awning roofs
The following apply to veranda, carport and awning roofs:
(a) A veranda, carport or awning roof forming part of the main roof space [see Figure D1(a), Appendix D] shall meet all the requirements for the main roof, as specified in Clauses 7.6.1, 7.6.2, 7.6.3, 7.6.5 and 7.6.6.
(b) A veranda, carport or awning roof separated from the main roof space by an external wall [see Figures D1(b) and D1(c), Appendix D] complying with Clause 7.4 shall have a non-combustible roof covering and the support structure shall be—
(i) of non-combustible material; or
(ii) bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F); or
(iii) timber rafters lined on the underside with fibre-cement sheeting a minimum of 6 mm in thickness, or with material complying with AS 1530.8.1; or
(iv) a combination of any of Items (i), (ii) or (iii) above.
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7.6.5 Roof penetrations
The following apply to roof penetrations:
(a) Roof penetrations, including roof lights, roof ventilators, roof-mounted evaporative cooling units, aerials, vent pipes and supports for solar collectors, shall be adequately sealed at the roof to prevent gaps greater than 3 mm. The material used to flash the penetration shall be non-combustible.
(b) Openings in vented roof lights, roof ventilators or vent pipes shall be fitted with ember guards made from a mesh or perforated sheet with a maximum aperture of 2 mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium.
(c) All overhead glazing shall be Grade A laminated safety glass complying with AS 1288.
(d) Glazed elements in roof lights and skylights may be of polymer provided a Grade A safety glass diffuser, complying with AS 1288, is installed under the glazing. Where glazing is an insulating glazing unit (IGU), Grade A toughened safety glass, minimum 4 mm, shall be used in the outer pane of the IGU.
(e) Where roof lights are installed in roofs having a pitch of less than 18 degrees to the horizontal, the glazing shall be protected with ember guards made from a mesh or perforated sheet with a maximum aperture of 2 mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium.
(f) Evaporative cooling units shall be fitted with butterfly closers at or near the ceiling level, or the unit shall be fitted with non-combustible covers with a mesh or perforated sheet with a maximum aperture of 2 mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium.
7.6.6 Eaves linings, fascias and gables
The following apply to eaves linings, fascias and gables:
(a) Joints in eaves linings, fascias and gables may be sealed with plastic joining strips or timber storm moulds.
(b) Gables shall comply with Clause 7.4.
(c) Fascias and bargeboards shall—
(i) where timber is used, be made from bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F); or
(ii) where made from metal, be fixed at 450 mm centres; or
(iii) be a combination of Items (i) and (ii) above.
(d) Eaves linings shall be—
(i) fibre-cement sheet, a minimum 4.5 mm in thickness; or
(ii) bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F); or
(iii) a combination of Items (i) and (ii) above.
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(e) Eaves penetrations shall be protected the same as for roof penetrations (see Clause 7.6.5).
(f) Eaves ventilation openings greater than 3 mm shall be fitted with ember guards made of non-combustible material or a mesh or perforated sheet with a maximum aperture of 2 mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium.
7.6.7 Gutters and downpipes
This Standard does not provide construction-specific material requirements for downpipes.
If installed, gutter and valley leaf guards shall be non-combustible.
With the exception of box gutters, gutters shall be metal or PVC-U.
Box gutters shall be non-combustible and flashed at the junction with the roof, with non-combustible materials.
7.7 VERANDAS, DECKS, STEPS, RAMPS AND LANDINGS
7.7.1 General
Decking shall be either spaced or continuous (i.e., without spacing).
There is no requirement to enclose the subfloor spaces of verandas, decks, steps, ramps or landings.
C7.7.1 Spaced decking is nominally spaced at 3 mm (in accordance with standard industry practice); however, due to the nature of timber decking with seasonal changes in moisture content, that spacing may range from 0–5 mm during service. The preferred dimension for gaps is 3 mm (which is in line with other ‘permissible gaps’) in other parts of this Standard. It should be noted that recent research studies have shown that gaps at 5 mm spacing afford opportunity for embers to become lodged in between timbers, which may contribute to a fire. Larger gap spacings of 10 mm may preclude this from happening but such a spacing regime may not be practical for a timber deck.
7.7.2 Enclosed subfloor spaces of verandas, decks, steps, ramps and landings
7.7.2.1 Materials to enclose a subfloor space
The subfloor spaces of verandas, decks, steps, ramps and landings are considered to be ‘enclosed’ when—
(a) the material used to enclose the subfloor space is—
(i) non-combustible; or
(ii) bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F); or
(iii) a mesh or perforated sheet with a maximum aperture of 2 mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium; or
(iv) a combination of any of Items (i), (ii) or (iii) above; and
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(b) all openings greater than 3 mm are screened with a mesh or perforated sheet with a maximum aperture of 2 mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium.
7.7.2.2 Supports
This Standard does not provide construction requirements for support posts, columns, stumps, stringers, piers and poles.
7.7.2.3 Framing
This Standard does not provide construction requirements for the framing of verandas, decks, ramps or landings (i.e., bearers and joists).
7.7.2.4 Decking
Decking shall be—
(a) of non-combustible material; or
(b) of bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F); or
(c) a combination of Items (a) and (b) above.
7.7.3 Unenclosed subfloor spaces of verandas, decks, steps, ramps and landings
7.7.3.1 Supports
Support posts, columns, stumps, stringers, piers and poles shall be—
(a) of non-combustible material; or
(b) of bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F); or
(c) a combination of Items (a) and (b) above.
7.7.3.2 Framing
Framing of verandas, decks, ramps or landings (i.e., bearers and joists) shall be—
(a) of non-combustible material; or
(b) of bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F); or
(c) a combination of Items (a) and (b) above.
7.7.3.3 Decking
Decking shall be—
(a) of non-combustible material; or
(b) of bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F); or
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(c) a combination of Items (a) and (b) above.
7.7.4 Balustrades, handrails or other barriers
Those parts of the handrails and balustrades less than 125 mm from any glazing or any combustible wall shall be—
(a) of non-combustible material; or
(b) bushfire-resisting timber (see Appendix F); or
(c) a combination of Items (i) and (ii) above.
Those parts of the handrails and balustrades that are 125 mm or more from the building have no requirements.
7.8 WATER AND GAS SUPPLY PIPES
Above-ground, exposed water and gas supply pipes shall be metal.
Appendix 4 Landscape plan (EPCAD 2015)
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Existing vegetation to be protected and retained
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Driveways and Entry treatment to be exposed aggregate, concrete or brick pavers, feature boulders and gravel mulch
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Appendix 5 Shire of Augusta-Margaret River Fuel Hazard Reduction & Firebreak Notice
FIRST AND FINAL NOTICE IS HEREBY SERVED TO ALL RESIDENTS AND RATEPAYERS.
If you own land in this Shire the contents of this Notice apply to you.
Failure to comply with this Notice may result in a $5000 fine.
Fuel Hazard Reduction & Firebreak Notice
2014-2015
This notice and information takes effect from 9 November 2014.All previous Notices are hereby cancelled.By order of G Evershed CEO
CONTENTS PG
IMPORTANT DATES 2
YOUR LEGAL REQUIREMENTS 3
FIREBREAK INSTALLATION GUIDE 4
FUEL AND HAZARD REDUCTION GUIDE 6
DEFINITIONS 8
YOUR PROPERTY
AUGUSTA, MARGARET RIVER, WITCHCLIFFE, ROSABROOK AND COWARAMUP 11
GNARABUP, PREVELLY AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL 12
GRACETOWN, PARKWATER AND IRONSTONE 13
MOLLOY ISLAND 14
ALL RESIDENTIAL LOTS 4000 SQM AND OVER, RURAL RESIDENTIAL AND EAST AUGUSTA 15
RURAL 16
VINEYARDS 17
PLANTATIONS 18
BURNING INFORMATION 19
WHAT CAN I BE FINED IF I DO NOT COMPLY? 19
HAZARD REDUCTION PROGRAM 20
VARIATION GUIDELINES 21
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 22
VARIATION APPLICATION FORM 23
FIRE CONTROL OFFICER CONTACTS 24
WHAT AND WHEN CAN I BURN? 25
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YOUR LEGAL REQUIREMENTS 3
FIREBREAK INSTALLATION GUIDE 4
FUEL AND HAZARD REDUCTION GUIDE 6
DEFINITIONS 8
YOUR PROPERTY
AUGUSTA, MARGARET RIVER, WITCHCLIFFE, ROSABROOK AND COWARAMUP 11
GNARABUP, PREVELLY AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL 12
GRACETOWN, PARKWATER AND IRONSTONE 13
MOLLOY ISLAND 14
ALL RESIDENTIAL LOTS 4000 SQM AND OVER, RURAL RESIDENTIAL AND EAST AUGUSTA 15
RURAL 16
VINEYARDS 17
PLANTATIONS 18
BURNING INFORMATION 19
WHAT CAN I BE FINED IF I DO NOT COMPLY? 19
HAZARD REDUCTION PROGRAM 20
VARIATION GUIDELINES 21
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 22
VARIATION APPLICATION FORM 23
FIRE CONTROL OFFICER CONTACTS 24
WHAT AND WHEN CAN I BURN? 25
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9 November 2014* (Starts 12.01am)
Restricted burning period commences. A Permit is required to burn.
9 November 2014 Last day to submit an application for variation.
22 November 2014* Residential firebreak installation and fuel hazard reduction must be completed.
22 December 2014* (Starts 12.01am)
Prohibited burning period commences.
22 December 2014* Rural, rural residential, lots over 4000sqm, vineyards and plantations — firebreak installation and fuel hazard reduction must be completed.
28 February 2015* Last day of prohibited period.
1 March 2015* (Starts 12.01am)
Restricted burning period commences. You need to request a burning permit if you wish to burn.
12 May 2015* Restricted burning period finishes.
13 May 2015* No burning restrictions. Permits not required.
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**Maintenance period: During this time all properties must be maintained and be compliant as per this notice.
It is the landowners responsiblity to ensure the property is compliant throughout the maintenance period. Failure to do so may result in a on-the-spot fine of $250.
*Dates are subject to change. To confirm restriction dates prior to burning contact the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River. Contacts details are listed at the back of this Notice.
Please Read CarefullyThese are your legal requirements
BUSHFIRES ACT 1954 (as amended)SHIRE OF AUGUSTA MARGARET RIVER
You are hereby required, and are therefore ordered by the local government as a property owner to comply with this Notice and/or an approved Fire Management Plan (FMP) by 22 November (Residential) or 22 December (Rural/Rural Residential/Lots Over 4000sqm/Vineyards/Plantations) each year and maintain compliance until midnight 12 May the following year. These requirements are defined further in this Notice within your relevant area (Pages 11-18).
Pursuant to the powers contained in section 33 of the Bush Fires Act 1954 (as amended) you are hereby required on or before 22 November (Residential) or 22 December (Rural/Rural Residential/Lots Over 4000sqm/Vineyards/Plantations) to remove from your land, whether owned or occupied by you, all flammable material, to install unobstructed mineral earth firebreaks, if required, that can be trafficable. Thereafter, maintain the land up to and including 12 May, in such positions/dimensions as specified within the Notice, or approved in writing by Council or its authorised officers.
Landowners should note that restrictions exist on clearing native vegetation under other legislation. Clearing should be limited to the extent necessary to comply with the Notice.
FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN A $5000 FINE.
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FIREBREAK INSTALLATION GUIDEThe purpose of this guide is to give an understanding of the principal locations of firebreaks on properties. Council acknowledges that not all properties are the same and has introduced a variation to firebreak system. This allows property owners to apply for a variation to manage their properties reasonably within the environment they live in, in accordance with the Notice.As a guide the picture below gives an indication of where firebreaks should be installed to meet the requirements of the Notice.
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The installation of a firebreak is only one element of the fire prevention picture. Firebreaks are required to be installed and maintained as per the important dates on Page 2 each and every year. In some cases firebreaks may have to be reinstalled several times in one year.
It is the property owner, not the contractor, that is responsible for the standard and quality of the firebreaks.
The installation of firebreaks need to be in harmony with total fire prevention activities of which some are highlighted below.
Maintenance of firebreak, accesses and vegetation: Once your firebreaks, accesses and vegetation have been managed to meet your legal requirements of the Notice please ensure that these conditions are maintained all the way through until 12 May the following year. It is normal for regrowth to occur between November and May, so keep mineral earth firebreaks and accesses free from obstructions such as fallen tree limbs and ensure vegetation is maintained to appropriate levels.
Effective firebreaks: Firebreaks are there to provide safe access on your property for firefighters.Firefighters need to be able to use the firebreak as a place of safety for themselves and their vehicles where the fire will not travel under their vehicles or underfoot.On days of strong winds or extreme conditions it is fully accepted that a 2 metre firebreak will be unlikely to stop a wildfire. The more fire prevention work you undertake, the greater the chance of your family and property surviving the impacts of fire.
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FUEL AND HAZARD REDUCTIONReduction of fuels does not have to be as drastic as removing all vegetation. Environmentally this would be disastrous and often trees and plants can provide you with some bushfire protection from strong winds, intense heat and flying embers.
The Shire, in recognising our responsibility to the biodiversity of our region, can provide information on fuel reduction without degrading the environment. For more information on hazard reduction, including suggested timing, see Page 20 and the Fire and Biodiversity Guidelines produced by the Shire’s Environmental Health Officer.
Methods of hazard reduction:
• Hazard reduction burning; • Hand clearing;• Mechanical clearing;• Chemical spraying (should be undertaken June – September)
Raking or manual removal of fine fuels: remove fuels such as fallen leaves, twigs and bark on a regular basis.
Mowing grass: keep grass short, green and well watered.
Ploughing and grading: these methods can produce effective firebreaks, however they need constant maintenance. Loose soil may erode in steep areas, particularly where there is high rainfall and strong winds.
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HAZARD REDUCTION BURN
Environmental considerationsPlease note that while land clearing and fuel modification undertaken in accordance with the Notice is generally exempt from the need to obtain further approval to undertake these works, the following is also relevant:Clearing to reduce fuel loads reduces risk and lessens construction standards for new dwellings. Planning approval may be required when clearing is greater than what is stated in the Notice. The Shire should be contacted to discuss clearing associated with new dwellings or when clearing is greater than what is required by the Notice. Refer to BAL information on Page 10. Clearing permits under the Environmental Protection (Land Clearing) Regulations are not required for any fuel modification that is directed by the Notice, unless the vegetation is within an Environmentally Sensitive Area prescribed under that legislation. Details can be viewed at: www.der.wa.gov.au/your-environment/native-vegetationGuidelines on these exemptions are available at: www.der.wa.gov.au/your-environment/native-vegetation or by contacting the Department of Environmental Regulation on 6467 5000.
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Slashing and mulching: this is an economical method of fuel reduction. To be effective, the cut material must either be removed, be no greater than 5cm in depth or allowed to rot before summer starts. Slashing and mowing may leave grass in rows, increasing fuel loading in some places. Mulching or mowing, also mulches the vegetation leaving the fuel where it is cut, potentially creating a further hazard if greater than 5cm.
COMPLIANTFIREBREAK
NON-COMPLIANTFIREBREAK
DEFINITIONS
Firebreak: Means a strip of land that has been cleared of all trees, bushes, grasses and any other object or thing or flammable material leaving clear bare mineral earth 2 metres wide and 4 metres vertical clearance. This includes the trimming back of all overhanging trees, bushes, shrubs and any other object or thing over the firebreak area.
Trafficable: Means to be able to travel from one point to another in a 4x4 fire vehicle on a firm and stable surface, unhindered and without any obstruction that may endanger resources. No firebreak is to terminate without provision for egress to a safe place or a cleared turn around area of not less than a 19 metre radius.
Ungrazed pastureland: Where stock does not maintain the length of grass to 10cm or less.
Hazardous/Flammable: Means any bush, plant, tree, grasses, vegetable matter, substance, object, thing or material that may or is likely to catch fire and burn. Excludes living plants and trees.
Hazard separation zone: A hazard separation zone must be provided between extreme bush fire hazards and buildings to create a minimum separation distance of up to 100 metres if land is available between the buildings and the hazard in order to protect them from burning debris (spotting, airborne embers), radiant heat and direct flame contact.
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Building Protection Zone (BPZ): A Building Protection Zone is a low fuel area immediately surrounding a dwelling/outbuilding and is designed to minimise the likelihood of flame contact with buildings. Building Protection Zones must be a minimum of 20 metres on flat land with the zone increasing as the slope increases.
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COMPLIANTLEAF LITTER
Less than 5cm in depth
COMPLIANT GROUND FUEL (Low fuel zone)Less than 5cm in depth
NON-COMPLIANTLEAF LITTER
5cm or greater in depth
Bushfire Attack Level (BAL): Dwellings at risk of bushfire and approved since 2012 are subject to compliance with a construction standard relevant to a Bushfire Attack Level rating under AS3959. Where the approved construction standard requires vegetation clearing around a dwelling the landowner is reminded of the requirement to maintain that clearing.
Leaf litter: This is an accumulation of leaves on the ground. As a gauge scrap your foot along the ground. If mineral earth is exposed you most likely have compliant leaf litter. If your foot cannot be seen through the leaves you have excessive leaf litter.
Plantations: Any area of planted pines or eucalyptus species exceeding 3 hectares.
Ground fuels: This means anything on the ground that is not living such as logs, fallen trees, branches, sticks, twigs and leaves.
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Compliance Compliance requirementsClearance around Dwellings and Outbuildings
(Example Page 9)
A 1 metre low fuel zone around all dwellings and outbuildings. These include, sheds, garages, water tanks, storage containers etc. Garden beds are allowed within this area if they are reticulated and maintained.
Building Protection Zone – 20 metres from all dwellings
Hazardous material is to be removed excluding living plants and trees. This includes dead branches, trees, leaf litter, twigs and bark to no more than 5cm in depth. The first 5 metres from the dwelling shall be free from garden beds, shrubs, plants and grasses unless they can be demonstrated to be reticulated and/or regularly maintained. Refer to BPZ on Page 9.
Fuel Reduction Where your land is under 4000 square metres: All hazardous material is to be removed from the land excluding living plants and trees.
Vacant land – Cleared blocks
Where you have a vacant block that has been cleared: Grasses are to be slashed, mowed or by other means, maintained below 10cm.
Vacant land – Timbered or Bush Block
Where you have a vacant block that is timbered or bush: Hazardous material is to be removed from the land excluding living plants and trees. This includes dead branches, trees, leaf litter, twigs and bark to an acceptable standard.
Garden refuse and or wood stacks/piles
A 1 metre firebreak is required around all piles of garden refuse and or wood.
Dwellings and outbuildings
Gutters to be free of excessive twigs, leaves, grass, etc.
Please note: If your block is 4000 sqm or greater, please refer to Page 15.
The townsites of: Augusta, Margaret River, Witchcliffe, Rosabrook and Cowaramup.
Compliance Date: 22 November through to 12 May inclusive. YOUR LEGAL REQUIREMENTS ARE:
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Compliance Compliance requirementsClearance around Dwellings and Outbuildings
(Example Page 9)
A 1 metre low fuel zone around all dwellings and outbuildings. These include, sheds, garages, water tanks, storage containers etc. Garden beds are allowed within this area if they are reticulated and maintained.
Building Protection Zone – 20 metres from all dwellings
Hazardous material is to be removed excluding living plants and trees. This includes dead branches, trees, leaf litter, twigs and bark to no more than 5cm in depth. The first 5 metres from the dwelling shall be free from garden beds, shrubs, plants and grasses unless they can be demonstrated to be reticulated and/or regularly maintained. Refer to BPZ on Page 9.
Vacant land – Cleared blocks
Where you have a vacant block that has been cleared: Grasses are to be slashed, mowed or by other means, maintained below 10cm.
Vacant land – Timbered or Bush Block
Where you have a vacant block that is timbered or bush: Hazardous material is to be removed from the land excluding living plants and trees. This includes dead branches, trees, leaf litter, twigs and bark as required. See Page 8.
Garden refuse, ground fuels and/or wood
A 2 metre firebreak is required around all piles of garden refuse and or wood.
Mineral Earth Firebreaks
A 2 metre wide firebreak on all boundaries where land is vacant.
YOUR LEGAL REQUIREMENTS ARE:Compliance Date: 22 November through to 12 May inclusive.
The townsites of: Gnarabup, Prevelly and Light Industrial.
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Compliance Compliance requirementsAll subdivisions with Fire Management Plans and/or variations to the Notice
Properties to comply with Fire Management Plans, approved variations and the Notice.
Clearance around Dwellings and Outbuildings
(Example Page 9)
A 1 metre low fuel zone around all dwellings and outbuildings. These include sheds, garages, water tanks, storage containers etc. Garden beds are allowed within this area if they are reticulated and maintained.
Building Protection Zone – 20 metres from all dwellings
Hazardous material is to be removed excluding living plants and trees. This includes dead branches, trees, leaf litter, twigs and bark to no more than 5cm in depth. The first 5 metres from the dwelling shall be free from garden beds, shrubs, plants and grasses unless they can be demonstrated to be reticulated and/or regularly maintained. Refer to BPZ on Page 9.
Vacant land – Cleared blocks
Where you have a vacant block that has been cleared: Grasses are to be slashed, mowed or by other means, maintained below 10cm.
Vacant land – Timbered or Bush Block
Where you have a vacant block that is timbered or bush: Hazardous material is to be removed from the land excluding living plants and trees. This includes dead branches, trees, leaf litter, twigs and bark as required. See Page 8.
Garden refuse, ground fuels and/or wood
A 2 metre firebreak is required around all piles of garden refuse and or wood.
YOUR LEGAL REQUIREMENTS ARE:Compliance Date: 22 November through to 12 May inclusive.
The townsites of: Gracetown, Parkwater, and Ironstone.
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Compliance Compliance requirements
Clearance around Dwellings and Outbuildings
(Example Page 9)
A 1 metre low fuel zone around all dwellings and outbuildings. These include sheds, garages, water tanks, storage containers etc.Please note this includes overhanging branches and or trees. Garden beds are allowed within this area if they are reticulated and maintained.
Building Protection Zone – 20 metres from all dwellings
Note: Remainder of your property to be kept to low fuel standards
Hazardous material is to be removed excluding living plants and trees. This includes dead branches, trees, leaf litter, twigs and bark to no more than 5cm in depth. The first 5 metres from the dwelling shall be free from garden beds, shrubs, plants and grasses unless they can be demonstrated to be reticulated and/or regularly maintained. Refer to BPZ on Page 9.
Vacant land – Timbered or Bush Block
Where you have a vacant block that is timbered or bush: Hazardous material is to be removed from the land excluding living plants and trees. This includes dead branches, trees, leaf litter, twigs and bark to an acceptable standard. Grasses are to be slashed, mowed or by other means, maintained below 10cm.
Garden refuse, ground fuels and/or wood
A 2 metre firebreak is required around all piles of garden refuse and or wood.
YOUR LEGAL REQUIREMENTS ARE:Compliance Date: 22 November through to 12 May inclusive each
and every year.
The townsite of: Molloy Island
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Compliance Compliance requirements
All subdivisions with Fire Management Plans and/or variations to the Notice
Properties to comply with Fire Management Plans, approved variations and the Notice.
Mineral Earth Firebreaks
A minimum 2 metre firebreak immediately inside all boundaries (can be extended to within 6 metres of a boundary) or as stated in your approved Fire Management Plan.
Clearance around Dwellings and Outbuildings
(Example Page 9)
A 1 metre low fuel zone around all dwellings and outbuildings. These include sheds, garages, water tanks, storage containers etc. Garden beds are allowed within this area if they are reticulated and maintained.
Building Protection Zone – 20 metres from all dwellings
Hazardous material is to be removed excluding living plants and trees. This includes dead branches, trees, leaf litter, twigs and bark to no more than 5cm in depth. The first 5 metres from the dwelling shall be free from garden beds, shrubs, plants and grasses unless they can be demonstrated to be reticulated and/or regularly maintained. Refer to BPZ on Page 9.
Hazard Separation Zone
Ground fuels (less than 5cm in depth) up to a distance of 100 metres between the buildings and the hazard if land is available.
Ungrazed Pastureland
To be slashed or mowed and maintained to 10cm or less.
Garden refuse, ground fuels and/or wood
A 2 metre firebreak is required around all piles of garden refuse and or wood.
Fuel and fodder storage areas
A 2 metre firebreak immediately around fuel storage tanks or gas cylinders. 2 metre firebreak no closer than 6 metres around fodder.
Compliance Date: 22 December through to 12 May inclusive.
YOUR LEGAL REQUIREMENTS ARE:
East Augusta, Rural Residential and all Residential lots 4000sqm or greater.
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Compliance Compliance requirementsAll subdivisions with Fire Management Plans and/or variations to the Notice
Properties to comply with Fire Management Plans, approved variations and the Notice.
Clearance around Dwellings and Outbuildings
(Example Page 9)
A 1 metre low fuel zone around all dwellings and outbuildings. These include sheds, garages, water tanks, storage containers etc. Garden beds are allowed within this area if they are reticulated and maintained.
Building Protection Zone – 20 metres from all dwellings
Hazardous material is to be removed excluding living plants and trees. This includes dead branches, trees, leaf litter, twigs and bark to no more than 5cm in depth. The first 5 metres from the dwelling shall be free from garden beds, shrubs, plants and grasses unless they can be demonstrated to be reticulated and/or regularly maintained. Refer to BPZ on Page 9.
Hazard Separation Zone
Low fuel area (up to 5cm in depth) up to a distance of 100 metres between the buildings and the hazard if land is available.
Ungrazed Pastureland
Where pastureland is not maintained to 10cm or less, a 15 metre slashed firebreak is required immediately inside the mineral earth firebreak.
Garden refuse, ground fuels and/or wood
A 2 metre firebreak is required around all piles of garden refuse and or wood.
Mineral Earth Firebreaks
Minimum 2 metre firebreak within 100 metres of a boundary abutting a road reserve.
Fuel and fodder storage areas
A 2 metre firebreak immediately around fuel storage tanks or gas cylinders. 2 metre firebreak no closer than 6 metres around fodder.
Compliance Date: 22 December through to 12 May inclusive.
YOUR LEGAL REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Rural
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Compliance Compliance requirements
All subdivisions with Fire Management Plans and/or variations to the Notice
Properties to comply with Fire Management Plans, approved variations and the Notice.
Clearance around Dwellings and Outbuildings
(Example Page 9)
A 1 metre low fuel zone around all dwellings and outbuildings. These include, sheds, garages, water tanks, storage containers etc. Garden beds are allowed within this area if they are reticulated and maintained.
Building Protection Zone – 20 metres from all dwellings
Hazardous material is to be removed excluding living plants and trees. This includes dead branches, trees, leaf litter, twigs and bark to no more than 5cm in depth. The first 5 metres from the dwelling shall be free from garden beds, shrubs, plants and grasses unless they can be demonstrated to be reticulated and/or regularly maintained. Refer to BPZ on Page 9.
Hazard Separation Zone
Low fuel area (up to 5cm in depth) up to a distance of 100 metres between the buildings and the hazard if land is available.
Mineral earth firebreak
A 5 metre wide firebreak around vineyards. Each cell or block is required to have its own firebreak. A minimum 2 metre firebreak within 100 metres of a boundary abutting a road reserve is also required.
Garden refuse, ground fuels and/or wood
A 2 metre firebreak is required around all piles of garden refuse and or wood.
Compliance Date: 22 December through to 12 May inclusive. YOUR LEGAL REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Vineyards (including Vineyard Tourist Chalets)
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Compliance Compliance requirements
All subdivisions with Fire Management Plans and/or variations to the Notice
Properties to comply with Fire Management Plans, approved variations and the Notice.
Clearance around Dwellings and Outbuildings
(Example Page 9)
A 1 metre low fuel zone around all dwellings and outbuildings. These include, sheds, garages, water tanks, storage containers etc. Garden beds are allowed within this area if they are reticulated and maintained.
Building Protection Zone – 20 metres from all dwellings
Hazardous material is to be removed excluding living plants and trees. This includes dead branches, trees, leaf litter, twigs and bark to no more than 5cm in depth. The first 5 metres from the dwelling shall be free from garden beds, shrubs, plants and grasses unless they can be demonstrated to be reticulated and/or regularly maintained. Refer to BPZ on Page 9.
Hazard Separation Zone
Low fuel area (up to 5cm in depth) up to a distance of 100 metres between the buildings and the hazard if land is available.
Mineral earth firebreak (plantings)
A 10 metre wide mineral earth firebreak around plantations. At least 5 metres of this must be trafficable. Each cell or block is required to have its own mineral earth firebreak.
Garden refuse, ground fuels and/or wood
A 2 metre firebreak is required around all piles of garden refuse and or wood.
Compliance Date: 22 December through to 12 May inclusive.
Plantations
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YOUR LEGAL REQUIREMENTS ARE:
BURNING INFORMATIONPlease note: On any day during the restricted burning period where the fire danger rating is Catastrophic, Severe, Extreme or Very High, garden refuse, wood, solid fuel barbecues or Webers are NOT permitted to be used under any circumstances. Permits are automatically cancelled on these days. Due to unseasonable weather conditions these dates may be extended or shortened.You must check the local newspaper, call the Shire on 9780 5255 or visit www.amrshire.wa.gov.au for further information. The fire danger rating can be found by calling the weather information line 1196.
WHAT CAN I BE FINED IF I DON’T COMPLY?Property requirements non-compliant on first inspection
$250
Property requirements non-compliant on second inspection
$250 + cost of works if contractor engaged
Property requirements non-compliant on third inspection
$250 + cost of works when contractor engaged
Burning during prohibited times $250
Failure to produce a Permit To Burn $100
Failure to extinguish a bush fire $100
Burning garden refuse during limited burning times
$250
Refusal to state name and abode or stating false name or abode
$100
The fines above are a modified penalty issued by the local government and are 10% of the maximum penalty that would apply should the matter proceed to court.
FIRE PERMITSBefore requesting a permit to burn from a Fire Control Officer ensure you have the following information• Ensure you give at least 72 hours notice to the Fire
Control Officer;• Notify your neighbours at least 72 hours prior to
commencing your burn. • Who will be the three able-bodied people in attendance
at all times?• What is the address of the property?• What fire-fighting equipment and resources will you have
and is it in good working order?• What is the size of the burn to take place?• What material are you burning? For more information contact the Shire on 9780 5255. 19
HAZARD REDUCTION PROGRAMAutumn to Winter (May – August)• Tree pruning – remove lower branches, check that power
lines are clear. Use a professional contractor;• Reduce fuel levels around the house, clear long grass, leaves,
twigs and flammable shrubs;• Ensure petrol and other flammables are safely stored away
from the main dwelling;• Make sure your fire-fighting equipment is in good working
order and serviced when required;• Accommodation providers must make sure all guests are
aware of emergency plan, including evacuation routes.
Spring (September – November)• Move wood piles and stack timber away from the main dwelling;• Keep grass short;• Install firebreaks in accordance with the Notice, your
approved variation to this Notice or your approved Fire Management Plan.
Summer (November – May)• Water lawns, trees and shrubs near buildings to keep green;• Recheck fire-fighting equipment, screens, water supplies
and that gutters remain clear.
Long term precautions• Ensure firebreaks are prepared in accordance with the
Notice or any submitted and approved variation to this Notice or Fire Management Plan endorsed by Council;
• On rural properties give consideration to extending mineral earth firebreaks to all boundaries;
• Ensure that the planting of windbreaks or trees is in accordance with this Notice and will not be detrimental to fire suppression requirements in years to come;
• Make sure that buildings are safe – fit wire fly screens and shutters, fill gaps into roof/wall spaces, fit fire screens to evaporative air conditioners and have them operable to provide a water supply;
• Give consideration to installing external building sprinkler systems and back up power for emergencies;
• Ensure that access to emergency water supplies has the correct fittings, is unobstructed and trafficable;
• Get basic training in fire-fighting from your local bushfire brigade or even join your local brigade;
• Join or start a Bushfire Ready Group (BRG).
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VARIATION GUIDELINESThe following guidelines are acceptable categories for which a variation to firebreak may be applied for:
1. The topography makes the normal placement of a firebreak impracticable or dangerous and alternative firebreak emergency access and fire prevention methods that meet the intention of the Notice is provided and demonstrated
2. The topography/composition makes the normal methods of construction impracticable (cap stone, rocky or water logged) and alternative firebreak emergency access and fire prevention methods that meet the intention of the Notice is provided and demonstrated
3. An approved Fire Management Plan for the property is in place and being conformed to and meets the intention of the Notice
4. The firebreak variation only applies to a portion of the property that is reticulated lawn that is kept green and it can be demonstrated that it is maintained regularly to less than 10cm as per important dates on Page 2
5. The variation only applies to the portion of the property that has reticulated garden beds, lawns, orchards or other accepted sustained cultivation. Unless it is deemed by Council or its authorised officer that the fuel type/loadings are a hazard
6. Cleared access provided to enable emergency vehicular access to buildings and outbuildings and all parts of the property in accordance with the Notice
7. Firebreaks may be allowed in alternative locations to negate natural obstructions and to allow for access. Mosaic burning firebreaks may be considered.
8. Constructed driveways may where authorised substitute for firebreaks as long as it remains trafficable for the firebreak as a whole and is maintained clear of all flammable materials at all times in accordance with the Notice
9. Where clearing for fire management is likely to impact vegetation within creekline riparian areas. These areas are recognised as Landscape Protection Areas in the Local Planning Scheme No.1 and include a 20 metre protection zone around watercourses
10. Where clearing is likely to impact upon areas of Declared Rare Flora, Threatened Ecological Communities or Environmentally Sensitive Areas as defined under the Environmental Protection (Clearing of Native Vegetation) Regulations 2004.
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The authorising officer has the right to grant, refuse, alter or add any conditions to an application, where alterations or additions are applicable. Failure to comply within the time frames provided by the authorised officer will result in the refusal of the application and prosecution as if a firebreak/hazard reduction works had not been installed/conducted in accordance with the Notice.
Where refusal of an application takes place the owner has fourteen (14) days in which to conform to the normal requirements of the Notice.Please note: You must have your variation in place and operational as per important dates on Page 2. It is your responsibility to demonstrate that the variation will be maintained for the entire restricted and prohibited burning times. Failure to demonstrate compliance and the ability to maintain the alternative solutions approved with in the variation will automatically require total compliance with the Notice in its entirety.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEmergency access ways: These are for Emergency Services vehicles only and are not to be considered as a firebreak or escape route.
Trees - live/standing trees: Council does not expect you to remove large trees from or adjacent to boundaries so as to install the firebreak. The firebreak can simply detour around the tree/trees so as to afford safe access. This procedure does not require a variation to firebreak order as long as the normal dimensions of the firebreak exist.
Roads, verges, bridle paths, footpaths, dual use access ways and reserves: None of the above can be classified as a firebreak for your property. Firebreaks must be on your own property to conform to the Notice. However, any additional fire prevention activities on verges etc, can be completed on application to Council in writing and approval received. Removal of indigenous and substantive trees/vegetation requires Council approval.
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All requests must be made by the property owner or person authorised to act upon the owners behalf. Individual requests are required for each property and must be submitted on the approved document/application form by 9 November. Please note variation approvals only carry over into future fire seasons if confirmed in writing by the Shire.
Bush Fires Act 1954 (as amended)
Land Owner DetailsSurname
Other Names
Postal Address
Property Address
Phone Number
Hereby make application to vary the requirements of the Shire of Augusta Margaret River Fuel Hazard Reduction & Firebreak Notice 2014-2015, as follows:
APPLICATION FOR VARIATION TO THE FUEL HAZARD REDUCTION & FIREBREAK NOTICE
1 year 4 yearsVariation approved for:
Sign: Date:
Sign: Date:
Sign: Date:
(Applicant)
(Area FCO)
(Shire Ranger)
OFFICE USE ONLY:
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Alexandra Bridge Area
Alexandra Bridge Ray Gilchirst 0428 182 285
Augusta Townsite Area
Augusta Townsite Rangers 0419 902 540
Cowaramup Area
Burnside Tim Garstone 0428 555 292
Cowaramup Ian Earl 0418 932 847
Miamup Billy Pascoe 0405 965 447
Treeton Geoff Jenkins 0407 776 920
Wirring Shane Ablett 0438 931 613
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East Augusta Area
East Augusta Peter Brindley 0439 869 680
Gracetown Area
Gracetown Peter Delfs 9755 5491
Karridale Area
Hamelin Bay Simon Hanson 0428 147 001
Karridale John Teahan 0409 082 769
Kudardup Area
Kudardup Martin Dekkers 0419 758 452
Margaret River Townsite Area
Margaret River Townsite Leith Jones 0417 960 514
Molloy Area
Molloy Island John Matten 0427 440 620
Rosabrook Area
Osmington Keith Scott 0407 880 877
Rosa Brook Nathan Bailey 0400 215 850
Rosa Glen Andrew Newnham 0488 903 112
Wallcliffe Area
Kilcarnup Rod Dilkes 0428 321 865
Prevelly Bob Baker 0400 219 701
Rapids Dave Kelly 0428 387 286
Witchcliffe Area
Forest Grove Nick Dornan 0438 661 913
Witchcliffe East Damon Gherardi 0428 666 656
Witchcliffe West Diane Holland 0427 930 735
CONTACT YOUR AREA FIRE CONTROL OFFICER (FCO) TO GET A PERMIT TO BURN
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BURN PERIOD*PENALTIES APPLY FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH
BURNING CONDITIONS
What do I want to burn and when can I burn it?
Grass, paddock, land, bonfire, bush
Garden refuse (maximum of one cubic metre)
6pm-11pm ONLY
Wood/solid fuelled BBQ, pizza oven for cooking
purposes only (must have spark arrester fitted).
Gas fuelled cooker, pizza oven or BBQ
CONDITION START (12.01am)
END (Midnight)
RESTRICTED 9 November 21 December
Do I need a permit to burn?
YES Contact your area FCO.
Do I need a permit to burn?
NOYou must have one person in
attendance at all times and the fire must be completely extinguished by
midnight of the same day. A courtesy call to your area FCO is
appreciated.
Do I need a permit to burn?
NO
Do I need a permit to burn?
NOYou are permitted to use
gas fuelled food cooking appliances
any time.
If the fire danger rating is VERY HIGH or above NO fires/burning (including solid fuel BBQs) is permitted. All permits are suspended during this time.
PROHIBITED 22 December 28 February
BURNING IS PROHIBITED
NO PERMITS WILL BE ISSUED
PENALTIES WILL APPLY FOR BURNING
Do I need a permit to burn?
NOUsage only
permitted between 6pm and 11pm.
Do I need a permit to burn?
NOYou are permitted to use
gas fuelled food cooking appliances
any time.
RESTRICTED 1 March 12 May
If the fire danger rating is VERY HIGH or above NO fires/burning permitted. All permits are suspended during this time.
Do I need a permit to burn?
NOYou are permitted to use
gas fuelled food cooking appliances
any time.
Do I need a permit to burn?
YES Contact your area FCO.
Do I need a permit to burn?
NOYou must have one
person in attendance at all times and the fire must be completely extin-
guished by midnight of the same day. A courtesy call to your area FCO is
appreciated.
Do I need a permit to burn?
NO
*All dates are subject to change. Contact the Shire or your FCO (Fire Control Officer) before commencing burning. 25
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BURN PERIOD*PENALTIES APPLY FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH
BURNING CONDITIONS
What do I want to burn and when can I burn it?
Grass, paddock, land, bonfire, bush
Garden refuse (maximum of one cubic metre)
6pm-11pm ONLY
Wood/solid fuelled BBQ, pizza oven for cooking
purposes only (must have spark arrester fitted).
Gas fuelled cooker, pizza oven or BBQ
CONDITION START (12.01am)
END (Midnight)
RESTRICTED 9 November 21 December
Do I need a permit to burn?
YES Contact your area FCO.
Do I need a permit to burn?
NOYou must have one person in
attendance at all times and the fire must be completely extinguished by
midnight of the same day. A courtesy call to your area FCO is
appreciated.
Do I need a permit to burn?
NO
Do I need a permit to burn?
NOYou are permitted to use
gas fuelled food cooking appliances
any time.
If the fire danger rating is VERY HIGH or above NO fires/burning (including solid fuel BBQs) is permitted. All permits are suspended during this time.
PROHIBITED 22 December 28 February
BURNING IS PROHIBITED
NO PERMITS WILL BE ISSUED
PENALTIES WILL APPLY FOR BURNING
Do I need a permit to burn?
NOUsage only
permitted between 6pm and 11pm.
Do I need a permit to burn?
NOYou are permitted to use
gas fuelled food cooking appliances
any time.
RESTRICTED 1 March 12 May
If the fire danger rating is VERY HIGH or above NO fires/burning permitted. All permits are suspended during this time.
Do I need a permit to burn?
NOYou are permitted to use
gas fuelled food cooking appliances
any time.
Do I need a permit to burn?
YES Contact your area FCO.
Do I need a permit to burn?
NOYou must have one
person in attendance at all times and the fire must be completely extin-
guished by midnight of the same day. A courtesy call to your area FCO is
appreciated.
Do I need a permit to burn?
NO
*All dates are subject to change. Contact the Shire or your FCO (Fire Control Officer) before commencing burning.
TO REPORT ANY FIRE
DIAL 000
Margaret River Civic Centre41 Wallcliffe Rd, Margaret River PO Box 61, Margaret River 6285
P: 9780 5255, F: 9757 2512 E: [email protected]
www.amrshire.wa.gov.au
KEY CONTACTS
General Enquiries (08)9780 5255
Rangers 0419 902 540
Chief Bush Fire Control Officer 0419 525 843
Deputy Chief Bush Fire Control Officer 0419 628 465
DFES Emergency Info Line 1300 657 209
TAKE ACTION NOWAre you and your family at risk? You need to think about the bushfire risk to your family and home:• Do you live in or near bush?• Does your local area have a bushfire history?• Do you have trees and shrubs within 20 metres of your
house?• Is your house built on a slope?• Is your bushfire survival plan more than 1 year old? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions then bushfire Is a real risk for you and your family.
When developing your bushfire survival plan, you and your family need to think about:• What are your triggers to leave?• If you plan to leave for a safer place where will you go and
how will you get there? • Know where you will go and never “wait and see”.
Relocating at the last minute can be deadly.• Does your household include elderly relatives, young
children, people with disabilities or illness?• Do you need to consider anyone else in your plan? Think
about housemates, neighbours or friends that will need to help or that you may need to help you.
• What will you do with your pets and livestock?• Can your home be defended? Is it in a location that makes
it difficult or dangerous to actively defend? • Will your home provide shelter if you have to or decide
to stay?• Are you capable of defending your home without the
support of fire fighters?• Do you have the skills, knowledge, resources and capacity
to check for and put out spot fires for up to 10 hours after the fire front has passed?
• Do you have the right equipment and resources to actively defend?
• Will you cope with the noise and stress of a bushfire if you decide to actively defend?
• Being in a bushfire may be the most traumatic experience of your life.
PUT YOUR PLAN IN PLACESTICK TO IT
TELL YOUR FAMILY
PREPARE — ACT — SURVIVE
DON’T DELAY