Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Reports

The Black Saturday bushfires in 2009 tragically claimed 173 lives and destroyed more than 2000 homes. In response, the Victorian government introduced stringent building and development measures for bushfire prone areas.

Effective 8th September 2011, the building amendment regulations for bushfire construction came into effect. It is now mandated that all newly constructed buildings, extensions or renovations in designated bushfire prone areas, require a minimum BAL rating of 12.5

The BAL rating is then used to determine the necessary construction requirements for the site.

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What is a BAL Report?

A Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) report assesses the potential exposure of a site to bushfire, considering factors such as the type of vegetation, distance from the vegetation and the slope of the land. A BAL rating is categorized into five levels, ranging from BAL-12.5 (ember attack) to BAL-FZ (direct flame contact). The higher the BAL rating, the greater the protection required for the development.

Why do you need a BAL Report?

A BAL report is essential for ensuring that buildings in bushfire-prone areas are constructed to withstand potential bushfire threats. It then determines the appropriate construction requirements that will improve the protection of the building and it's occupants during a bushfire event.

Our BAL Report Services

Inspections Unlimited conduct onsite assessments using Method 1 or Method 2 (for complex sites) of the Australian Standard AS 3959-2018. Our reports are simple yet thorough with a quick turnaround of 1-3 business days.

Request a Quote

Send us a site plan showing the location of any proposed works to:  BAL@iuconsulting.com.au