AC1345BFIRE precinct F_FINAL

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                 We consider bushfire prevention measures recommended in Section 7.0 of
                 this report to provide a level of protection to protect life and property on the
                 subject site.


7.0       RECOMMENDATIONS

We recommend the proposal be approved, in accordance with the proposed minimum 15m
separation distance. In addition, we provide the following recommendations for the proposal:

         The minimum 15m separation distance (Asset Protection Zones) described in
          Section 6.2 of this report to be provided between structures and the canopy of
          adjoining vegetation.

         Asset Protection Zones are to be maintained to reduce fuel loads and prevent
          regrowth of woody vegetation. In this manner adequate access for firefighting
          purposes can be achieved.

         Construction of buildings with a separation distance between13-<19m to be in
          accordance with BAL-29 to minimise potential impact from bushfire;

         Construction of buildings with a separation distance between 19-<28m to be in
          accordance with BAL-19 to minimise potential impact from bushfire;

         Provision of fire hydrants on internal roads for access by firefighting services.

         Landscaping is not to include plantings of eucalypt and other flammable species.
          Plantings should generally involve local providence species with low fire risk. A
          mowed grass buffer/setback between buildings and areas of vegetation is also
          recommended.

         Garden mulch applied in landscaped areas is to incorporate non-flammable material
          such as pebbles or stone. Flammable mulch such as pine mulch or forest mulch is
          not to be used, particularly within 5m of any structure.

         Implementation of the Bushfire Management and Evacuation Plan prepared for the
          site by Altum Constructions.

         The following Body Corporate / Site Manager responsibilities be included in the
          Community Management Statement for the development to further manage bushfire
          risk:

               a) Induction of staff to ensure awareness of Bushfire and Evacuation
                  Management Plan requirements;

               b) Review the Bushfire and Evacuation Management Plan document
                  annually at the Body Corporate AGM with any changes to be made as
                  required;

               c) Maintain all common landscape areas including:

                       Removal of combustible matter including leaves

                       Any new planting within the common areas must use fire retardant
                        species in accordance with the approved Vegetation Management
                        Plan.

               d) Maintain a register of mobile phone numbers of owners and tenants and
                  provide an automated text message service to alert all residents and
                  tenants in the event of fire.
AC1345BFIRE                                    Rev. 1
August 2016
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