Practical tips on BAL reports, Bushfire Hazard Management Plans and building in North East Tasmania's bushfire-prone areas.
If you're planning a new shed, garage or carport on a property in a bushfire-prone area, you may be wondering if you need a BAL report. For many sheds the answer is no. It depends mostly on one thing: how close the shed will be to your house. The 6...
If you're building in a bushfire-prone area in North East Tasmania, your BAL report will give your site a Bushfire Attack Level, or BAL. Two of the most common ratings we see are BAL-12.5 and BAL-19. They sound close, and they are, but there are some...
Once you've booked a BAL report, the next step is a visit to your property. Here's what to expect, and a few simple things you can do beforehand to make it go smoothly. What I look at on site Vegetation: the type of vegetation around your building...
If you're planning a new home, an extension, a granny flat or even a shed in North East Tasmania, there's a good chance you'll need a BAL report before your building can be approved. Is my property in a bushfire-prone area? Much of the North East,...