We often receive calls and emails from people seeking clarification about what type of report they need to satisfy Council or a Building Surveyor. We understand that the process of satisfying the bushfire safety requirements can sometimes be challenging.
Regardless of the process, Fire Risk Consultants are able to work with you to determine the most appropriate report and to then undertake the assessment. The outcome will be in the format that is required to satisfy the regulatory process.
So what is a Bushfire Management Statement?
It is a report required by the Bushfire Management Overlay. Properties that are within close proximity (usually 150 metres) to treed vegetation can find themselves within the Bushfire Management Overlay. The best way to find out is to visit https://mapshare.vic.gov.au/vicplan/ and search for your property. Print out a property report and it will tell you if you are within the Bushfire Management Overlay.
What is a BAL assessment?
A Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Assessment is required when a property is within a Bushfire Prone Area. The actual assessments are very similar however the Bushfire Management Overlay requires more treatments to be implemented. A BAL assessment identifies the construction level to offset the impacts of a bushfire.
Fire Risk Consultants are experts in determining the most appropriate method of assessing your bushfire risk as well as completing the required reports to enable you to finalise your building plans.
Recently a fire occurred in a battery facility south west of Melbourne on the outskirts of Geelong. As these types of fires are rare, there is no doubt that numerous investigations are…
The team at Fire Risk Consultants are heavily invested in the renewable energy sector providing support to wind and solar farm developers across Australia and Overseas. We have extensive experience in the…
The team at Fire Risk Consultants work across Australia and have through our current and previous roles within fire agencies and other emergency service organisations met lots of amazing and passionate people.…
Fire Risk Consultants recently attended the AFAC Conference and Trade show at the Melbourne Convention Centre. We attended as a member of the the EMERG alliance. We enjoyed the opportunity to speak…
We often receive calls and emails from people seeking clarification about what type of report they need to satisfy Council or a Building Surveyor. We understand that the process of satisfying the…
Several of the Fire Risk Consultants team have been based in Bendigo, Victoria over the last few weeks conducting important bushfire mitigation works. These works have included: 1. Upgrading of fire access…
Fire Risk Consultants have recently been engaged by a major Asset Manager in Victoria to help protect their assets from bushfire. This work has included an assessment of bushfire risk, an assessment…
Fire Risk Consultants possesses the skills and attributes of fire industry professionals and we will always act in a professional manner, as an example of fire industry excellence.
We will always act with integrity.
We will always be honest and will not compromise the truth.
We will continually give the best advice and world class service. Fire Risk Consultants will endeavour to achieve excellence with every opportunity.
We will accept work that is difficult and challenging, including work that others fear to challenge themselves with. We will provide support to those that require it.
