What is Bal requirement?
What is Bal requirement?
The BAL rating is the Australian standard for measuring the risk of a home’s exposure to ember attack, radiant heat and direct flame contact. The BAL rating determines the construction and building requirements necessary to protect homes in bushfire prone areas.
Do I need a bal assessment?
The NSW RFS is not required to do site inspections to assist in determining your BAL. If the application is for a dwelling, anyone can determine the BAL by using the Guidelines for Single Dwelling Development Application Kit.
What does Bal 40 require?
Under BAL 40 requirements, decking must be made of non-combustible material and should not be spaced. Decking supports must either be non-combustible (steel or concrete) or be fully enclosed. Gaps greater than 3mm in decking should be protected by corrosion resistant steel mesh with apertures less than 2mm in size.
How much does a bal certificate cost?
The fee for a BAL certificate is $400.
What determines a BAL rating?
A Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) is a means of measuring the severity of a building’s potential exposure to ember attack, radiant heat and direct flame contact. It’s measured in increments of radiant heat (expressed in kilowatts/m2).
Does Bal 40 require shutters?
Installing BAL-40 bushfire shutters is the only way to meet the BAL-40 standards with standard windows. The other ratings are BAL-29, BAL-19, BAL-12.5 and BAL-Low. BAL-Low is the only rating that doesn’t have any specific construction requirements.
How long is a bal assessment valid for?
12 months
This report is only valid for a period of 12 months from the date of issue.
Is treated pine Bal 29?
What Is FLAMEfixx BAL 29 Pine? FLAMEfixx pine is a unique and innovative solution for buildings that reside in fire-prone areas. To put it simply, it’s timber that has been treated with a special solution that not only preserves the wood but also makes it incredibly fire-resistant.
What are the construction requirements for a Bal 19 wall?
construction requirements As for BAL–19 External walls – Parts less than 400m above ground or decks etc to be of non-combustible material, 6mm fibre cement clad or bushfire resistant/naturally fire resistant timber Non-combustible material (masonry, brick veneer, mud brick, aerated concrete, concrete), timber framed, steel
What information should be on a Bal certificate?
The Codes SEPP specifies that a BAL Certificate need only identify that a site is not BAL 40 or BAL FZ . However the RFS has identified the need to include other relevant information to be incorporated on a BAL Certificate to assist the council, accredited certifiers and developers.
Do I need a BMP or Bal assessment?
Whether looking to design or build a new home, Subdivide your property, Or simply wanting to build that new shed, patio or extension, if you are located within a bushfire prone area, you will likely need a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment or a Bushfire Management Plan (BMP).
What is Bal – 19?
This document has been prepared to assist in the preparation of construction certificate plans and specifications in respect to BAL – 19. BAL—19 is primarily concerned with protection of your building from ember attack and burning debris ignited by wind borne embers and radiant heat up to and including 19 kW/m2.
