Appendix D - Bushfire Risk Assessment and Management Plan

                         Ecological Natural Area Management


7.6       Recommendations for on-going management of the buildings & landscaping
On-going maintenance procedures will ensure that the buildings will maintain the highest levels of
bushfire protection afforded by the siting, landscaping and construction recommendations in this
report. Maintenance strategies include:
Cleaning the roof and gutters of all flammable material on a regular basis, especially in the lead up
to the fire season
      •    Keeping the lawn buffer zone mown and watered
      •    Keeping the lawn buffer zone clear of all flammable material
      •    Clearing away any flammable material lodged against the structure
      •    Repairing and close any exposed lodgement points for burning debris
      •    Ensuring all painted surfaces are in good condition
      •    Maintaining drive ways
      •    Maintaining screens in good condition
      •    Maintaining roof in good condition
      •    Maintaining doors in good condition
      •    Keeping flammable material away from the buildings




Bushfire Risk Assmnt & Mngt Plan for a “Community housing” development at 55 Carpenters Rd, Cooroy   February 2022

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