Determining the Bushfire Attack Level (BAL)
In accordance with Australian Standard AS 3959-2009
Contact us for a quote to do your BAL report or your WMO / BMO report
Our BAL Assessors work all over Victoria; John & Andrew specialize in rural environments
Simplified Procedure for determining the BAL - Method 1
>>> Designated Bushfire Prone Areas, up to 20 degrees slope downslope
OR
Detailed Method for determining the BAL - Method 2
(Appendix B)
Method 2 is a complex methodology and can be used for steeper sites up to 30 degrees downslope.
OR
Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO)
Previously called Wildfire Management Overlay (WMO)
Site and Vegetation assessments
The written report will include photos and be suitable for lodging with your Planning or Building Permit
Notes:
The BAL rating sets minimum standards for design and construction. However we would
always recommend that, particularly in a rural environment,
you should endeavor to comply with higher levels of protection.
Ember protection should always be a priority.
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We would welcome the opportunity of expanding on any of the points
mentioned above.
