Appendix C - Code Assessment

Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code



PO8                                                     AO8.1                                                    AO8 – Not Applicable
Firebreaks and fire access tracks provide:              Where development involves the creation of a new         The proposal does not involve the creation of any new
                                                        road and lots, a firebreak is provided by providing a    roads.
 a)   adequate access for fire fighting and other       cleared road reserve not less than 20 metres wide
      emergency vehicles; and
                                                        and maximum gradient of 12.5% around the
 b)   adequate access for the evacuation of residents
      and emergency personnel in an emergency           perimeter of the subdivision, between the created lots
      situation.                                        and surrounding vegetated lands.

                                                        OR

                                                        AO8.2                                                    AO8.2 – Complies
                                                        Fire access tracks are provided between the created      There are existing farm tracks located between the
                                                        lots and surrounding vegetated land that:                dwelling and the hazardous vegetation that can be
                                                                                                                 used for access by emergency service vehicles. In
                                                         a)   have a cleared minimum width of 6 metres;          particular the existing gravel driveway belonging to the
                                                         b)   have a maximum gradient of 12.5%;
                                                                                                                 dwelling on proposed Lot 10 can be used to access the
                                                         c)   provide unbroken access for fire fighting
                                                                                                                 rear of the house sites.
                                                              vehicles;
                                                         d)   provide passing bays and turning areas;
                                                         e)   are located within an access easement that is
                                                              granted in favour of Noosa Council and the
                                                              Queensland Fire and Rescue Service.

                                                        AO8.3
                                                        Bushfire management measures are carried out on
                                                        the subject property and not any adjoining property.



                                                                                                                 AO8.3 – Not Applicable
                                                                                                                 No further bushfire management measures would be
                                                                                                                 required to be carried out.