What is the BAL used for?
It is used to determine the appropriate level of construction required relative to the potential bush fire attack. Australian Standard 3959-2009 Construction of buildings in bush fire prone land sets out the minimum construction requirements for each of the categories of bush fire attack. Once the BAL has been endorsed for a complying development certificate, the accredited certifier or the council can certify that the plans have been designed in accordance with the correct construction requirements under AS 3959-2009 Construction of buildings in bush fire prone land.
