Reference Document - 152000.200053.3 - Bushfire Fire Risk Assessment (As Published)

Bushfire Risk Assessment v3                                                          NCES REF: J001433
Select Areas of Noosa Springs Residential Estate, Noosa Heads




      •    No landscaping occurs in any access recommended herein;
      •    No woody mulch is used within 2m of buildings fronting Areas 2 and 3;
      •    The degraded cleared areas in Areas 2 and 3 be revegetated with low flammability
           vegetation to close canopy gaps and suppress excessive moisture loss from surface fuel
           loads. The existing regeneration of low flammability vegetation be fostered;
      •    A dense Lomandra longifolia edge be established at 1.5m centres along the upper forest
           edge of Areas 2 and 3 to delineate the management edge and suppress potential flame
           extension from the vegetation. The recommended sprinkler system will need to be set in
           manner whereby the Lomandra does not intercept the wet down process;
      •    An annual branch trimming program is enacted to maintain APZ widths and prevent low
           hanging foliage encroachment into the APZ

5.7       Fencing
Any new fencing proposed adjacent to Areas 2 and 3 be comprised of low flammability materials
such as hardwood, colourbond steel or masonry. The use of treated and or untreated pine fencing
is not to be used as it has been proven to represent a fire hazard risk and a transmission source
for fire to encroach towards sensitive receivers.

5.8       General Property Maintenance
The undertaking of an appropriate level of property maintenance throughout the year, and in
particular prior to the fire season, can significantly reduce the severity of fire impact upon a site.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services recommend the following general actions be
undertaken to prepare for the fire season:
Structure
      •    Clear leaves, twigs, bark and other debris from the roof and gutters.
      •    Purchase and test the effectiveness of gutter plugs.
      •    Enclose open areas under decks and floors.
      •    Install fine steel wire mesh screens on all windows, doors, vents and weep holes.
      •    Point LPG cylinder relief valves away from the house.
      •    Conduct maintenance checks on pumps, generators and water systems.
      •    Seal all gaps in external roof and wall cladding.
Access
      •    Display a prominent house or lot number, in case it is required in an emergency.
      •    Ensure there is adequate access to your property for fire trucks - 4 metres wide by 4
           metres high, with a turn-around area.
Vegetation
      •    Reduce vegetation loads along the access path.
      •    Mow your grass regularly.
      •    Remove excess ground fuels and combustible material (long dry grass, dead leaves and
           branches).
      •    Trim low-lying branches two metres from the ground surrounding your home.
Note the above recommendations are that of QFES and are offered herein for advisory purposes.
5.9       Emerging bushfire detection and automated response technologies
Emerging bushfire detection and automated response technologies are increasingly being




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