buildblue posted:Cranbourne West -Casiana Grove
If you can justify that the bushfire risk to your house does not warrant ember protection (BAL-12.5), then you can apply to the Building Appeals Board for a modification to…
buildblue posted:BCA vs Australian Standard
In order of what you must meet is:
1. The Building Act.
2. The Building Regulations.
3. The National Construction Code.
4. Relevant Australian Standards.
The Act can override the Regulations.
The Regulations can override the…
buildblue posted:Timber barge boards -- with BAL40?
Hi Johnson,
There is no guarantee that whatever surface you paint with 'fire resistant paint' will be maintained in the future by you or future owners.
It is also my understanding that…
buildblue posted:Colonial bars on windows -- not BAL40?
Hi Johnson,
To put the construction requirements simply:
Windows on a house constructed to BAL-40 need to either:
- be protected by bushfire shutters.
or
- metal framed, totally screened and contain 6mm…
