App F - Code Table - Bushfire Hazard Overly Code

Noosa Plan 2020: Amendment 3
Part 8 Overlays \ 8.2 Overlay codes \ 8.2.3 Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code




                                                          Where there is no available reticulated water supply,         The planning material confirms that the onsite
                                                          the premises has:                                             rainwater tank is fitted with standard fire brigade
                                                          (a) an accessible dam, swimming pool or water tank            fittings and that the available water supply is
                                                                available for fire fighting purposes with an onsite     sufficient to support firefighting needs.
                                                                water volume of not less than 5,000 litres; and
                                                          (b) a water supply outlet pipe 50 millimetres in              In those circumstances, the proposal maintains an
                                                                diameter fitted with a standard fire brigade fitting    appropriate and accessible firefighting water source
                                                                connected to the water supply (other than where         for the use.
                                                                the water supply is in a swimming pool or dam).
                                                          Editor’s Note—Water supply capacity for fire fighting         AO3.1 – Not applicable
                                                          purposes is in addition to water supply capacity for other
                                                          uses and activities on the premises.                          AO3.2 – Complies
                                                                                                                        Where reticulated water supply is not available, the
                                                                                                                        premises provides an alternative firefighting water
                                                                                                                        supply. The planning material confirms that the site
                                                                                                                        has an onsite rainwater tank available for firefighting
                                                                                                                        purposes and that the tank is fitted with a standard
                                                                                                                        fire brigade fitting, allowing straightforward access
                                                                                                                        for emergency response.

                                                                                                                        The available water volume is identified as sufficient
                                                                                                                        to meet the firefighting needs of the premises.
Essential Community Infrastructure

PO4                                                       AO4.1                                                         PO4 – Not applicable
Essential community infrastructure is able to function    Development involving essential community                     The proposal does not involve essential community
effectively during and immediately after bushfire         infrastructure is not located within a medium or high         infrastructure.
events.                                                   bushfire hazard area.
                                                          OR                                                            AO4.1 – Not applicable
                                                          AO4.2
                                                          Where located in a medium or high bushfire hazard             AO4.2 – Not applicable
                                                          area, development involving essential community
                                                          infrastructure is designed to function effectively during
                                                          and after a bushfire event in accordance with a
                                                          Bushfire Hazard Management Plan.
                                                          Editor’s Note— PSP8 Natural Hazards provides guidance
                                                          for assessing bushfire hazard risk and preparing a bushfire
                                                          hazard management plan.


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