Appendix F - Bushfire Hazard Assessment and Managment Report

Bushfire Report


(b)       fascias and bargeboards shall be made from bushfire-resisting timber or metal.

(c)    eave linings shall be fibre-cement sheet with a minimum thickness of 4.5mm or
bushfire resisting timber.

(d)       eave penetrations shall be protected as for roof penetrations.

(e)    eaves ventilation openings are to be fitted with ember guards and be made of
corrosion resistant steel, bronze or aluminium.

(f)    joints in eave linings, fascias and gables may be sealed with plastic joining strips or
timber storm moulds.

      •   Gutters and downpipes

The Standard does not provide material requirements for gutters and downpipes, with the
exception of box gutters.

Box gutters are to be non-combustible and flashed at the roof junction with non-combustible
material.

If installed, gutter and valley leaf guards are to be non-combustible.

      •   Verandas, decks, steps, ramps and landings

Decking may be spaced. There is no requirement to enclose the subfloor spaces of
verandas, decks, steps, ramps or landings.

Decking, stair treads, trafficable surfaces of ramps and landings, balustrades and handrails
are to be made from:

(a)       of non-combustible material; or

(b)       of bushfire-resisting timber; or

(c)       a combination of items (a) and (b) above.

Verandah posts shall be made from non-combustible material or bushfire-resisting timber.

      •   Water and gas supply pipes

Above ground, exposed water and gas supply pipes shall be metal. The metal pipe shall
extend a minimum of 400mm within the building and 100mm below the ground.




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