Bushfire Hazard Assessment & Management Plan v4 - 7 Triller Court, Pomona

1. Scope
         For applications seeking development approval for material change of use or reconfiguring a lot for
         the purpose of building, where streets and common access ways are proposed regardless of building
         classification.

         Where reticulated hydrant systems and vehicle access are not currently required under the Planning Act
         2016 (PA), the Building Act 1975 or National Construction Code (NCC) the measures in this document
         should be adopted.

         Australian Standard (AS) 2419.1 2005 Appendix B is a minimum standard of design and performance
         for the State of Queensland. In a local government authority where a local water authority specifies a
         design and performance criteria above the requirements of AS 2419.1 2005 Appendix B, the local water
         authority requirements will be adopted.

         For the installed reticulated hydrant systems the minimum water flow rate and pressure is to be 10 L/S
         @ 200 Kpa as per AS 2419.1 2005 Table 2.2 (for buildings with Class 2-9 only). In a local government
         authority where a local water authority specifies a flow rate and pressure above the requirements of AS
         2419.1 2005 Table 2.2, the local water authority requirements will be adopted.

         For fire truck access, a minimum width and height clearance for roadways is required. Constructed roads
         must comply with Government legislation such as the “Road Planning and Design Manual”.


2. Introduction
         Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is the primary provider of fire and rescue services
         throughout Queensland. QFES is responsible for community safety, the protection of people, property
         and the environment from fire and chemical incidents and, in conjunction with other agencies, the
         rescue of people trapped in vehicles, buildings and other emergency situations.

         The loss of life and property damage by fire in residential, commercial and industrial premises is a
         major concern to QFES, and for this reason, these lot reconfigurations need to be designed to provide
         ready access for fire trucks, whilst providing a fire fighting water supply from a hydrant system.

         Water supply and access requirements for material change of use or reconfiguring a lot within this
         document are a planning tool and advice for building and developer applicants, it is not the intent
         of this document for land development applications to be referred to QFES. They outline fire safety
         requirements to enable QFES to efficiently manage fire incidents.

         This document reflects Queensland Government policy of promoting sustainable development that
         achieves economic, social and environmental objectives, including safety. The provisions are flexible
         allowing planners and designers to economically achieve safety objectives without compromising
         aesthetics or amenity.


3. Where Do These Guidelines Apply?
         These guidelines apply to all material change of use or reconfiguration of a lot that will include streets
         and common access ways within a common private title in areas serviced by reticulated water within
         Queensland, for residential buildings, both attached and detached commercial or industrial buildings
         that are not covered in other legislation or planning provisions.

         For example, this would apply to planned townships or reconfigurations regardless of current fire service
         intervention.




Fire Hydrant Guidelines (Effective: 03/2019)            - Public -                                                    3