This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to conduct, interpret and apply Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessments to the design and construction of buildings.
It includes the ability to apply theoretical knowledge of fire and the national and Victorian regulatory frameworks to assess a location and consult with clients about the benefits of achieving the required fire resistance. It includes applying a methodical, stepped process to determine and assess the bushfire risk of the site and the determination of the BAL using Method 1 (the simplified bushfire risk method from AS 3959).
This unit applies to building designers who conduct and apply the outcome of a BAL assessment to building design, material selection and construction methods so that buildings better withstand the effects of a bushfire and provide greater protection for occupants and buildings.
No occupational licensing or legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. However, this unit forms part of a minimum qualification requirement for the registration class of Draftsperson, Building Design (Architectural) category, with the Victorian Building Authority.