Information Response - Email 1 of 2 MCU16/0153 & REC16/0041

                 RE: Response to Info Request – 215 David Low Way, Peregian Beach


The FDI is one of the variables used to assist in determining Bushfire Attach Levels (BAL) to the
facades of proposed buildings however, to which corresponding construction safety standards
are applied. As recommended in the approved Bushfire Management Plan (DFS Group 2015),
an assessment of the required construction standards for development within the balance area
of the site should be completed by an experienced consultant/designer at the time of detailed
building design, in accordance with AS 3959-2009. This assessment of BAL should utilise the
latest SPP Fireline Intensity Model (CSIRO) using an FDI of 48 as requested by Council. It is
worth noting that according to the McArthur FFDI, the previously accepted FDI of 40 for
Queensland (as per AS 3959- 2009) and the latest FDI of 48 for South-east Queenalnd are both
in the same Fire Danger Rating Category of Very High.


       Item 23
       Provide further detail on the safe access/egress of residents, visitors, vehicles and
       emergency personnel and equipment in the event of a bushfire within the proposed
       asset protection zone. It is recommended written assessment by QFES of the document
       is provided to assist with the appraisal.

Response
It is considered that the requested detailed design elements and written assessment by QFES
are premature at the MCU/REC stage. These details should be conditioned to be provided at
the detailed design stage of the Development Application.


       Item 24
       Provide further information on the location of Unit 10 within the proposed asset
       protection zone or alternatively, provide information relating to the development that
       meets The Noosa Plan Outcome 4 of the Natural Hazards Overlay Code for Bushfire
       Hazard Area.

Response
As previously discussed, the approved BMP (DFS Group 2015) included an assessment of
compliance with the Overlay Code and suggested that the proposed development of the site
was "generally in accordance" with the code.

It is understood that a relaxation of the approved 15m wide APZ (i.e. 5m outer APZ and 10m
inner APZ) is now sought for dwelling No. 10. It is proposed to locate a portion of dwelling 10
within the 10m wide inner APZ. The proposed inner APZ for this dwelling will be approx. 7.5 –
8m wide (refer Attachment 1 – Sprout Architects drawing No. 16003 SD32 Revision C) .

Queensland has adopted the Australian Standard for the Construction of Buildings in Bushfire
Prone Areas - AS3959 – 2009. AS 3959-2009 sets out the requirements for the construction of
buildings in bushfire prone areas in order to improve their safety when they are subjected to
burning debris, radiant heat or flame contact generated from a bushfire.

In accordance with the approved BMP, an assessment of the required construction standards
for development within the balance area of the site should be completed by an experienced
consultant/designer at the time of detailed building design, in accordance with AS 3959-2009.



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