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Episode 48: TechTalk: Designing in Bushfire Prone Areas

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Designing in Bushfire Prone Areas: considerations and requirements

18/10/2021

Australia has a very dry climate and with that comes an increased risk of bushfires and subsequently an increased frequency. Although bushfires are associated with spring and summer weather, it should be noted that bushfires are a year round occurrence.


In this episode your host, Elizabeth McIntyre and civil engineer, James Luo, will be discussing the considerations and requirements when building in a bushfire prone area. 


The podcast incorporates the following topics:

  • Modes of attack when it comes to fires; 
  • The main contributing factors of a bushfire;
  • Australian Standard AS3959 - Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas;
  • Determining a Bushfire attack level (BAL); 
  • Determining the Fire danger index (FDI);
  • The best way to comply when building in bushfire prone areas; 
  • and much more..

 

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Mentioned in the episode:

Think Brick Technical Factsheets

Think Brick Technical Manuals

Think Brick Technical Presentations

The National Construction Code

Australian Building Codes Board

Australian Standards

 


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