Table of Contents
- 1 What is BAL FZ rating?
- 2 What does Bal-12.5 require?
- 3 What does Bal-29 require?
- 4 How many BAL levels are there?
- 5 What does Bal 40 require?
- 6 What is the difference between Bal 12.5 and Bal 19?
- 7 Can you build Bal 40?
- 8 How do I get a BAL assessment?
- 9 Do I need BAL FZ compliance for my building?
- 10 Do Your Windows and doors comply with AS3959?
What is BAL FZ rating?
The new BAL FZ (Bushfire Attack Level Flame Zone) is the most extreme rating that can be applied to building design and construction. BAL FZ is now applicable to wide swathes of NSW including a large number of North Shore and Northern Beaches suburbs.
What does Bal-12.5 require?
The following identifies the primary construction requirements of BAL-40 including the relevant parts of the NSW variation. External wall covering to be non-combustible or a system complying with AS1530. 8.1. All joints are to be less than 3 mm and vents to be screened.
What does Bal-29 require?
Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) – 29 (High) BAL—29 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 29 kW/m2.
What is the difference between Bal-19 and Bal-29?
BAL-19 Increasing levels of ember attack and burning debris ignited by windborne embers together with increasing heat flux between 12.5 and 19 kWm2. BAL-29 Increasing levels of ember attack and burning debris ignited by windborne embers together with increasing heat flux between 19 and 29 kWm2.
What are Bal requirements?
BAL-Low is the lowest bush fire risk and Flame Zone is the highest….Bush Fire Attack Level.
| BAL | Description of risk |
|---|---|
| BAL – 12.5 | Risk is primarily from potential embers during a fire. |
| BAL – 19 | Moderate risk, particularly from embers and burning debris. |
| BAL – 29 | High risk, particularly from embers, debris and heat. |
How many BAL levels are there?
six levels
Once your home is assessed and given a BAL rating, there are six levels in order from BAL Low to BAL 12.5, BAL 19, BAL 29, BAL 40 and BAL FZ.
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.
What is the difference between Bal 12.5 and Bal 19?
BAL-LOW Low risk of bushfire attack does not warrant specific construction requirements. BAL-12.5 Possibility of ember attack. BAL-19 Increasing level of predicted ember attack and burning debris ignited by windborne embers together with increasing heat flux not greater than 19kW/m2.
What are the requirements for Bal 19?
How much does a bal certificate cost?
The fee for a BAL certificate is $400.
Can you build Bal 40?
BAL 40 Roofing Cladding materials used for your roof must be non-combustible. The junction between roof and wall must be sealed and roofs must be fully sarked. Colorbond Steel is one of the most popular roof cladding products in Australia.
How do I get a BAL assessment?
How do I get at BAL Risk Assessment Certificate? BAL certificates can be issued and obtained from your local council or recognised bush fire consultants. Please refer to the FPAA website at www.fpaa.com.au.
Do I need BAL FZ compliance for my building?
If you are building in a bushfire zone that requires BAL FZ compliance you need to use BAL FZ compliant materials. This requirement also has implications for your insurance cover, as insurance companies will take a dim view of claims for fire-damaged new builds that do not comply.
What is a BAL FZ rating?
The new BAL FZ (Bushfire Attack Level Flame Zone) is the most extreme rating that can be applied to building design and construction. If you are building in a bushfire zone that requires BAL FZ compliance you need to use BAL FZ compliant materials.
Do fixed fire windows comply wth BAL-FZ?
Our fixed fire windows not only comply wth BAL-FZ but can also meet energy efficiency and acoustic requirements using either single glazed or double glazed systems. If you have a room facing a BAL FZ zone, opt for a small fixed fire window to let sunshine into the whole room, you will complete your design and stay within budget!
Do Your Windows and doors comply with AS3959?
If you’re constructing or renovating a home in a bushfire-prone area, your windows and doors must comply with AS3959. To help you meet these requirements, we developed the FlameShield range of bushfire rated windows and doors. Our FlameShield products comply with BAL-12.5, BAL-19, BAL-29, and BAL-40.