Building out the back in a bushfire zone
In this episode we talk with a bushfire consultant, Stuart McMonnies on the in’s & out’s on construction within a bushfire zone.
Here we’ll discuss:
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What is a BAL Zone?
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What are the limitations people need to consider?
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Can you still use timber within a BAL Zone?
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What is the process involved in finding out your BAL?
How to contact Stuart & the team at ‘Building Code & Bushfire Hazard Solutions’
P: 9457 6530
Understand your BAL FZ decking options in the link below:
Your patio cover or deck might be in a bushfire zone….so what next?
Do you want to know if you are in a Bushfire Prone area? Click on the link below, insert your address & it will come up if you are in a Bushfire zone. Keep in mind it won’t give you the BAL Zone.
Look to find an accredited Bushfire Practitioner in the link below:
Show notes:
- Who is Stuart?
- What to do if you THINK you are in a Bushfire Zone?
- Speaking to an accredited Bushfire Practitioner
- Bushfire Attack Levels (BAL)
- Can you just call the council to get your BAL?
- Obtaining your BAL
- BAL Zones
- BAL Low
- BAL 12.5
- BAL 19
- BAL 29
- BAL 40
- BAL FZ
- What does BAL FZ mean?
- Budgeting within your BAL Zone
- How much extra does it cost to build in a BAL FZ Zone
- On site assessment process
- Vegetation types
- Clearing land
- How advice is structured & provided – stage 1
- Can you still use timber within a BAL Zone?
- RFS Role
- Alternate solutions
- On site water sources & water supply
- Asset protection zone & landscape plan
- Ember attack
- Important tips
- Confirm you are in a BAL Area
- Engage a professional practitioner
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