Understanding Bushfire Attack Levels (BAL) in Victoria, Australia Bushfires are a stark reality in Victoria, Australia, where dry landscapes and extreme weather create perfect conditions for devastating fires. To protect communities, the Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) rating system was introduced, ensuring buildings in high-risk areas are designed to resist bushfire threats. In this blog post, we’ll dive into what BAL ratings are, why and when they were implemented, and how they shape construction in Victoria, with visual aids to bring the topic to life. What is a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL)? A Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) is a standardized way to measure a building’s potential exposure to bushfire risks, including: Ember attack: Burning… Read More
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