Development Application part 2 OF 2 All of CD, Information in notes - MCU12/0216

Specific Outcomes                                                                 Probable Solutions                                  Compliance   Comments
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                                                                                              and
                                                                                        iv.   so that the elements of the
                                                                                              development least susceptible to fire
                                                                                              are sited closest to the bushfire
                                                                                              hazard;
                                                                                  b)   on lots 2500m² or less - to maximise
                                                                                       setbacks from hazardous vegetation

13.35 Water supply for fire fighting
O8                                                                                S8.1                                                             Refer to Response to O4 above.
An adequate and accessible water supply is provided for fire fighting purposes.   For premises not in a water service area— each
                                                                                  lot has an accessible dam, swimming pool or
                                                                                  water tank accessible by the fire brigade that
                                                                                  contains at least 5000 litres of water.

13.36 Vehicle access and fire trails
Firebreaks and fire access tracks
O9                                                                                S9.1                                                             Refer to Response to O4 above.
Firebreaks or fire access tracks provide—                                         Firebreaks are provided by—
a) adequate access for fire fighting and other emergency vehicles; and            a) a cleared road reserve not less than 20m                      The existing access arrangements to the Site provide appropriate
b) adequate width to minimise the risk of fire crossover.                               wide located around the perimeter of the                   access for fire trucks in the event of a bushfire hazard incident.
                                                                                        development;
                                                                                                                                                   In addition, the Site provides an area of land cleared of non-fire
                                                                                  OR                                                               retardant vegetation of sufficient width to minimise the risk of
                                                                                                                                                   spread of bushfire.
                                                                                  b)   fire access tracks between the
                                                                                       development and surrounding vegetated
                                                                                       lands that—
                                                                                         i.   are a minimum cleared width of 6m;
                                                                                         ii. have a maximum grade of 1 in 8
                                                                                              (12.5%);
                                                                                         iii. have a formed pavement;
                                                                                         iv. have access at each end and in
                                                                                              other locations where necessary;
                                                                                         v. have passing areas and turning
                                                                                              areas;
                                                                                         vi. have clearly identified access points
                                                                                              for emergency vehicles; and
                                                                                         vii. are located on public land or within
                                                                                              access easements that are granted
                                                                                              in favour of the Sunshine Coast
                                                                                              Regional Council and the



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