February 8, 2023
Bushfire Areas and Overlays
Bushfire Attack Level (BAL)
The residential building standard for bushfire protection aims to improve the ability of a building to withstand a bushfire attack. This provides greater protection for the occupants who may be sheltering inside while the fire front passes.
The following chart outlines how the baseline data, which is defined as a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL), determines the type of construction required for you to obtain a building permit.
The BAL takes into consideration a number of factors, including the Fire Danger Index, the slope of the land, types of surrounding vegetation and its proximity to any building.
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