NSW Rural Fire Service, the world’s largest fire service. 70,000 volunteer members provide emergency services to over 95 percent of NSW.
Find ‘Planning for Bushfire Protection’ and download it for free.
Find out if you are in the 10/50 Vegetation Clearing Code Area.
FORTIS House was developed in response to community requests for help to build better. Every year, the Resilient Building Council (RBC) is contacted by thousands of people asking for help to make their homes more resilient to bushfire and other disasters. The number of people asking for help is rapidly increasing as disasters become more frequent, intense and widespread.
RBC created FORTIS House in response to the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires and subsequent floods to help recovering communities re-build. The project has delivered house designs and a set of building principles for extreme weather and disaster resilience, sustainability, self-sufficiency and quality.
FORTIS House sets a new benchmark for better building to protect people, homes, communities and the environment – no matter where you live.
Standards setting the benchmark for the construction industry
The building and construction industry is one of the most heavily regulated industries. Implementing and complying to Standards can help improve quality of work and efficiencies across the business while prioritising the safety of employees and the community.
Construction workers have challenging jobs. Daily tasks can vary greatly, and they can all have different associated risks which must be identified, reduced and constantly managed.
There are many Standards designed to keep construction workers safe in their jobs. From the performance of workwear to safety management programs, they provide the requirements any business must meet to reduce hazards, minimise risks and maintain a safe working environment.
Building and construction Standards not only protect employees on the worksite but also set the benchmark for the quality and performance of projects. The need for immediate access to essential and current Standards is crucial to remain compliant and safe.
You can purchase Australian Standard 3959 Construction of buildings in bushfire prone areas from here.
If you are wondering how to become an accredited bushfire practitioner, you can find out more by searching for courses at Western Sydney University. You can study a Graduate Certificate in Bushfire Protection or Graduate Diploma in Bushfire Protection.
This program provides a contemporary and critical approach to management, planning and development in bushfire prone areas. By studying Bushfire Protection at Western Sydney University, you will be able to assess and advise on developments in bushfire prone areas as they relate to the building code and the relevant standards. You will also be equipped to develop alternative solutions and consult on bushfire fighting techniques.
As these are postgraduate courses you will need a degree in a suitable area first such as engineering, land surveying, building, building surveying, construction, planning, urban studies, architecture, landscape architecture, physical sciences, environmental studies, natural resource management, emergency management, land-use planning, local government or public sector management, or three years full-time equivalent professional work experience as a member of a state (or territory) fire service or bushfire consultancy firm working in the area of bushfire assessments.
Catherine Gorrie Bushfire Consultant is a regular guest speaker for Inhouse Group 3, who provide Continuous Professional Development for Architects
TBA Firefly is part of TBA Textiles who have been manufacturing fire resistant textiles and products for more than 130 years. They provide a range of Bushfire Protection tested systems and products, suitable for use in Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Flame Zone.
If you are looking for a solution for timber to achieve complaince under AS3959-2018 Construction of Buildings in Bushfire Prone Areas up to and including Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) 29, this paint on product might assist.
We are often asked about Sprinkler Systems and suggest you make enquiries with Blue Mountains Gutters and Tanks.
Trevor Kempster and Team cover all areas of the Eastern States to carry out the fire protection installations of products and systems which meet the Flame Zone compliance requirements of Section 3 & Section 9 of Australian Standard AS3959-2018 Construction of Buildings in Bushfire-prone Areas.
Our team photos and headshots were captured by Philippa Enid Photography. We highly recommend Philippa’s services—her ability to bring out the very best in people, coupled with her commitment to ensuring every individual is completely happy with their photos, makes her a true professional to work with.