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Design Requirements When Building a New Home in a Bushfire Zone

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Building Brisbane Bushfire Zone

wisteria / June 1, 2025

**Bushfire Zone Building Essentials**
– Use non-combustible materials (brick, concrete, metal) for exterior walls, roofing, and decking.
– Seal joints to prevent ember entry and install toughened glass windows.
– Maintain a defensible space with fire-retardant landscaping.

**Bushfire Attack Levels (BAL)**
– **BAL Low** – No special requirements.
– **BAL 12.5–BAL 40** – Increasing levels of ember protection, radiant heat resistance.
– **BAL FZ (Flame Zone)** – Highest risk, requiring fully fire-proofed materials and design.

Building on Stumps in Brisbane

Building on Stumps in Brisbane: Building on stumps is a popular construction method in Brisbane, especially for homes in flood-prone areas or those built on sloping sites. This technique involves elevating the house above the ground using stumps or posts, which can be made from various materials such as steel, timber, or concrete.