Bushfire Hazard Management Plan OPW20-0051 3 of 3 - Copy

Bushfire Hazard Management Plan v3                                                   NCES REF: J000662
Lot 101 on SP142407, Lot 140 on MCH978, Lot 3 on RP137375,
Lot 2 on RP852009 and Lot 8 on RP160703 - 27 Wilgee Court, Cooroy



5.6       Future Landscaping, Regrowth and Fuel Load Reduction
To reduce the potential for bushfire impact to buildings, structures and occupants as a result of
future landscaping, regrowth and fuel load accumulation within the site, the following is
recommended:
      ·    APZ’s are maintained as a low threat zone dominated by manicured grass to a nominal
           100mm height which is regularly mowed to reduce fuel loads and the risk of a grassfire
           encroaching toward the dwelling.
      ·    Any landscaping within the APZ satisfies the low threat vegetation criteria prescribed in
           section 2.2.3.2 of AS3959-2018 or later iterations thereof, where applicable, and be
           planted as discrete isolated clumps of low flammability vegetation aligned parallel the
           building to aid in interception of ember and smoke attack and not perpendicular and in a
           manner which could transmit fire toward the dwelling;
      ·    No woody mulch is used within 2m of buildings;
      ·    No non-rainforest trees be planted within 10m of dwellings and no non-rainforest tree
           limbs extend to within 6m of the roof line of dwellings;
      ·    Future landscaping works/plantings maximise the use of locally indigenous, low
           flammability species and or low density plantings of suitable open forest /woodland
           species with low bark shedding characteristics. Landholders should consult their local
           native plant nursery for suitable species selection;
      ·    Surface fuels and woody regrowth be controlled in the APZ to maintain a low fuel load
           environment. Roof tops, roof gutters and other areas of the dwellings and including
           ancillary infrastructure such as garden sheds be regularly inspected, and debris removed
           to reduce the risk of spot fires developing in the properties during a bushfire event.

5.7       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 Rescue 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).



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