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BUSHFIRE MITIGATION REPORT
FM 5601
for
ZACCALE PTY LTD
at
11C CHURCH STREET
POMONA
PREPARED BY
ELDON BOTTCHER ARCHITECT PTY LTD
145 VARSITY PARADE
VARSITY LAKES
PH 07 55920082
EMAIL [email protected]
27/01/2022
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DISCLAIMER
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Address
1.2. Local Authority
1.3. R.P.D.
1.4. Site Area
1.5. Responsible Fire Authority
1.6. Potential Bushfire Hazard Rating.
1.7. Land Tenure
1.8. Adjoining Owners
1.9. Current Land Use
1.10. Fire Danger Index
1.11. Topography
1.12. Predominant Wind Direction
1.13. Slope
1.14. Aspect
1.15. Fuel Type
1.16. Threat Vegetation Location
1.17. Fire History
1.18. Location of access tracks
1.19. Location of fire breaks
1.20. Location of existing firefighting infrastructure
1.21. Historical and cultural sites
2. SITE AND HAZARD ASSESSMENT
2.1. Discussion with Responsible Fire Authority
2.2. Vegetation Types
2.3. Potential Bushfire Hazard Rating.
2.4. Building Construction
2.5. Ecological Requirements
3. RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN
3.1. Agencies / Persons Responsible
3.2. Bushfire Safety Objectives
3.3. Aims
3.4. Functional Requirements
3.5. Proposed Fire Fighting Infrastructure
3.6. Circulation Road Layout
3.7. Building Construction
3.8. Street Numbering
3.9. Less Flammable Landscaping
3.10. Insurance
3.11. Emergency Response Procedures
3.12. Community Awareness Strategies
3.13. Administering Staff
4. FIRE MANAGEMENT ACTION SUMMARY AND SCHEDULE
5. APPENDICES
5.1. Form 15
5.2. Site Plans
5.3. Bushfire Hazard Mapping
5.4. Regional Ecosystem Mapping
5.5. Aerial Photos
5.6. Site Photos
5.7. Completed Overlay Code
5.8. Supporting Information
6. PROFILES
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DISCLAIMER
Experienced fire fighters with extensive knowledge of building have prepared this Report. Their practical knowledge of fire
fighting has been backed up by academic study.
However, fire is an element of nature. Small natural occurrences can disastrously affect the outcome of the best planning.
Human actions similarly can have disastrous results.
Whilst every care has been taken in the formulation of this management report, there can be no guarantee that even the strictest
adherence to its recommendations can guarantee safety of life and property.
The authors of this report accept no responsibility for any damage to life or property caused by fire or any other cause to
persons using land or structures, which could in any way be construed to be the subject of this report.
The report has been commissioned as the land falls within an area deemed a fire risk by the local authority.
As such, it must be recognized that structures upon this land and those using the structures could be deemed at risk.
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Very Important Note;
This report is valid for the following periods;
a) A maximum time of 5 years from date of preparation.
b) The currency of the legislation referred to in Section 1 Report Brief
c) Changes to any legislation generally that may impact on the report outcomes.
d) Changes to vegetation, both on and off site, which may impact on the results of this report
e) Any other changes that may impact on the report in any manner.
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THE COPYRIGHT ACT AND MORAL RIGHTS ACT PROTECT THIS REPORT.
IRRESPECTIVE OF THIS REPORT APPEARING ON A COUNCIL PD OR
OTHER ONLINE SITE, THERE IS NO PERMISSION IMPLIED OR GIVEN TO
ANY PARTY TO DOWNLOAD OR TO USE THIS REPORT IN WHOLE OR IN
PART IN ANY MANNER OTHER THAN THAT FOR WHICH IT WAS
ORIGINALLY PREPARED.
ANY SUCH USE WILL BE PROSECUTED TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THE LAW.
THIS REPORT RELIES ON THE AS 3959 FOR THE CALCULATION OF
CONSTRUCTION LEVELS.
ANY POSSIBLE ERRORS IN THE STANDARD ARE NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE AUTHOR.
THIS REPORT IS ONLY TO BE USED AND DISTRIBUTED AS A COMPLETE
REPORT CONTAINING AS A MINIMUM SECTIONS 1,2,3,4 AND 5 (SECTIONS
5.1 & 5.2)
THIS REPORT IS NOT TO BE AMENDED IN ANY WAY BY ANY PERSONS
OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR.
THIS REPORT IS ONLY TO BE USED FOR PROJECTS IDENTIFIED IN THE
REPORT AND REPRESENTED ON THE SITE PLAN ACCOMPANYING THE
REPORT.
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INTRODUCTION
This Fire Management Report has been written for the benefit of future occupants of this proposed site and developed in
accordance with the requirements of;
o The Noosa Shire Council Town Plan,
o SPP 07/2017.
o Queensland Planning Act 2016
o “Bushfire Resilient Communities Technical Reference Guide for the State Planning Policy State Interest” Natural
Hazards , Risk and Resilience-Bushfire” published by QFES and Queensland Government.
o Natural hazards, risk and resilience-Bushfire State Planning Policy-state interest guidance material published by
Queensland Government
o Bushfire Resilient Building Guidance for Queensland Homes published by CSIRO and Queensland Government
o The National Construction Code
o Queensland Bushfire Plan published by Queensland Government prepared by QFES.
o Australian Standard AS3959,
o International Fire Safety Engineering Guidelines
The report has been prepared as supporting documentation for a Material Change of Use (Building) /Reconfiguration of Lot
Application.
1.1. Address:
11C Church Street
Pomona
1.2. Local Authority
Noosa Shire Council
1.3. R.P.D.
Lot 4 on SP301620
1.4. Site area
2
7509m
1.5. Responsible Fire Authority
QFES for all fires.
1.6. Potential Bushfire Hazard Rating.
The hazard rating maps prepared for the Council show the ratings on this property ranging from Low to being
in a bushfire hazard buffer area.
1.7. Land tenure
Freehold
1.8. Adjoining owners are:
Freehold
1.9. Current Land Use:
Vacant
1.10. Fire danger Index
FDI 40 (nominated by AS 3959)
1.11. Topography
Rolling Hills
1.12. Predominant Wind Direction
The predominate wind direction is from the South East. In times of severe fire weather the wind direction will
be from the North West. The Topography will create microclimates, which will cause swirling, which will modify
the apparent wind direction according to primary direction and velocity
1.13. Slope
upslope
1.14. Aspect
Variable
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1.15. Fuel Type
Predominate vegetation
REGIONAL VHC VHC DESCRIPTION SURFACE TOTAL COMMENTS
ECOSYSTEM FUEL LOAD FUEL LOAD
12.9-10.17 9.2 Moist to dry eucalypt 11.4 17.2 Mapping identifies two other
woodland on coastal Regional Ecosystem areas
lowlands and ranges impacting the site.
Site inspection reveals that
these areas are mowed
grassland or severely modified
waterway areas with no
resemblance to the mapped
RE’s
1.16. Threat Vegetation Location
Portion of the southern end of Pottery Street. Vegetation west of Pottery Street is more than 100m from the
subject site and is therefore not considered as threat.
Western end of Memorial Avenue.
The above areas comply with the mapped Regional Ecosystem
Vegetation located on the southern part of adjoining Lot 1 on RP66341 is either managed to a Low threat
status or is modified riparian vegetation along the creek line that does not constitute a threat for bushfire
purposes.
1.17. Fire History
There is possible evidence of a recent fire event south of Memorial Lane
1.18. Location of Access Tracks
The site is served by a sealed road system
1.19. Location of Fire Breaks
There are formal firebreaks consisting of managed and Low threat vegetation and a formed road system more
than 100m in all directions except to the south where the threat vegetation in Memorial Drive is situated within
100m of the proposed Unit 13.
1.20. Location of existing firefighting Infrastructure
The site is served by reticulated water
1.21. Historical and Cultural Sites
There is no evidence of Historical and Cultural sites on the property.
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2. SITE AND HAZARD ASSESSMENT
2.1. Discussion with Responsible Fire Authority
The fire management report has not been discussed with the Fire Brigade.
2.2. Vegetation Types
The vegetation type predominate to this site are as scheduled in section 1.15
2.3. Potential Bushfire Hazard Rating.
Site inspection and visual assessment against the State Planning Policy Mapping Methodology generally
confirms the intent of both Local Government and State Mapping in that the area is in a Potential Bushfire
Hazard Area, and the relevant aspects required for Town Planning and Building are to be addressed.
2.4. Building Construction
All buildings situated within the site are in a Designated Risk Area. There is a requirement that certain Buildings
within this area be constructed in accordance with the Building Code of Australia, which refers to either the
Australian Standard for Construction in Bushfire Prone Areas or NASH Standard-Steel Framed Construction in
Bushfire Areas.
The levels determined effect the types and usage of materials in relation to the type of Bushfire Attack, which
may occur as assessed under the Standard. The Level of Bushfire Attack is assessed taking the vegetation
types, slope, and distance from vegetation into account. The most common elements affected are Windows
and flyscreening, with some restrictions on cladding and timber types. A comprehensive breakdown is
available in either the National Construction Code or the Australian Standard for Construction in Bushfire
Prone Areas. Extracts of these documents are not provided due to copyright reasons. Full details can be
obtained from your building designer or certifier.
Note that the Building Code of Australia only requires Classes 1,2 and 3 buildings and Class 10a
building associated with those buildings to comply with the requirements of AS 3959.
Measurement from aerial photos indicates that Unit 13 only is within 100m of threat vegetation and
must comply with AS 3959, as assessed as BAL 12.5 below. All other units are BAL Low.
Building Class requirements AS 3959
2.4.1. FDI 40
2.4.2. Vegetation Classification A
2.4.3. Land slope Upslope
Distance of building from Predominate vegetation Primary Bushfire Attack Level
class
(Vegetation Management Zone)
28-<100 BAL-12.5
100- BAL-LOW
Note:
The levels shown above are based on Method 1 of the AS 3959.
The Vegetation management zone is described as all areas managed to a Low Threat condition encompassed
by the distance between the building and threat vegetation from which construction levels are taken.
The Vegetation management zone is the area between unmanaged vegetation (i.e., the covenant areas)
and the buildings, existing and proposed.
The distances shown above are horizontal distances, not measured along the slope.
Construction Levels are shown as part of a comprehensive Bushfire Management Plan.
They are provided for the end user of the land and its eventual occupants.
They are not provided for assessment by Local Authority, in accordance with the Planning Act 2016, and The
Building Act 1975.
Compliance with the Performance Requirements of the Building Code of Australia, P2.3.4 Bushfire areas
states;
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A Class 1 building or a Class 10a building or deck associated with a Class 1 building constructed in a
designated bushfire prone area is to provide resistance to Bushfire in order to reduce the danger to life and
reduce the risk of the loss of the building.
Section 3.7.4.0 of A. Acceptable Construction Manual (Queensland Variation) states that
a) Subject to (b), Performance Requirement P2.3.4 is satisfied for-
i) a Class 1 building; or
ii) a Class 10a A building or deck associated with a Class 1 building,
located in a designated bushfire prone area if it is constructed in accordance with AS 3959.
b) The requirements of (a) do not apply when the classified vegetation is Group F rainforest (excluding wet
sclerophyll forest types), mangrove communities and grasslands under 300mm high.”
Therefore it must be considered that compliance with any Construction Level of AS 3959 satisfies the
Performance Requirements of Building Code of Australia, and all construction levels therefore are to be
considered as mitigating risk in an equal manner.
The Planning Act 2016 Section 8 What are Planning Instruments (5) and (6) state;
(5) A local planning instrument must not include provisions about building work, to the extent the building
work is regulated under the building assessment provisions, unless permitted under the Building Act.
(6) To the extent a local planning instrument does not comply with subsection (5), the local planning
instrument has no effect.
The Building Act 1975, Section 31 states;
“(4) A local law, local planning instrument or local government resolution must not include provisions about
building work, to the extent the building work is regulated under a code under subsection (3).
(5) To the extent a local law, local planning instrument or local government resolution does not comply with
subsection (4), the local law; local planning instrument or local government resolution is of no effect.
(6) Subsections (3) to (5) are subject to sections 32 and 33.”
2.5. Ecological Requirements
There are specific ecological requirements in relation to bushfire management. These are addressed in Section
3.9 of this report.
Note;
The Category of Bushfire Attack referred to in the Australian Standard is different to the Hazard/Risk area
referred to above.
Extensive modification of the existing vegetation types including that on adjoining sites could result in a change
of Category of Bushfire Attack and therefore variation in the Level of construction required.
It is the responsibility of the owner of each individual site to ensure that plantings subsequent to their
occupation of the site do not reduce the safety of their buildings in a manner, which could require a higher level
of Construction than that originally utilised
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3. RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN
3.1. Agencies / Persons Responsible
The responsible Fire Authority is the Rural Fire Service Queensland through the Rural Fire Brigade being
responsible for Bush Fires and the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service being responsible for Structural
Fires
It is the responsibility of the Developers and Owners of the properties to ensure that the relevant measures
required by this Management Report are in place prior to inspection by the Council and the Building Certifier
and to ensure that those measures are in place prior to the occupation of any buildings, which are the subject
of this report. It is the responsibility of Council and Building Certifiers to ensure that relevant measures within
their responsibility are in place prior to the issuance of any certification.
3.2. Bushfire Safety Objective
The objective of this report is to minimise potential risk to life and property by protecting the buildings from the
effects of bushfire.
3.3. Aims
The aims to achieve this objective are to mitigate the effect of the bushfire attack mechanisms of: -
3.3.1. Radiant Heat
3.3.2. Direct Flame Contact
3.3.3. Wind
3.3.4. Ember Attack
3.3.5. Smoke
3.4. Functional Requirements
The functional requirements to achieve this objective are: -
3.4.1. The provision of safe conditions for fire fighters
3.4.2. The provision of safe conditions for residents
3.4.3. Ensure adequate and safe access to and from the property
3.4.4. Ensure adequate and safe water supply to the property and the establishment of firefighting water reserves
3.4.5. Provide a system of fire breaks and trails to protect the building component
3.4.6. Remove vegetation that is considered dangerous and a hazard in Fire Conditions
3.4.7. To ascertain the required standard of construction of the buildings in accordance with the requirements of the
National Construction Code and the Australian Standard for Construction in Bushfire Prone Areas or the
provision of a satisfactory alternative solution
3.4.8. Facilitate the return to “normalcy “
3.5. Proposed Fire Fighting Infrastructure
3.5.1. The proposed buildings are to be served by a reliable reticulated water supply.
3.6. Circulation Road Layout
The access road is to comply with “Fire Hydrant and Vehicle Access Guidelines for Residential, Commercial
and Industrial Lots” published by QFES and Qld Government.
3.7. Building Construction
All construction is to be in accordance with Australian Standard AS 3959 2018 Construction of Buildings in
Bush Fire-Prone Areas and the Level of construction assessed under “Site and Hazard Assessment.”
3.8. Street Numbering
Numbering is to be installed in accordance with the current Street Numbering System at time of completion of
building.
3.9. Less Flammable Landscaping
Any new landscaping within the site, including rehabilitation of the waterway area. is to be Less Flammable, in
accordance with the list enclosed as an Appendix at the rear of this Report, rainforest species, or cultivated
gardens, and comply with the requirements of “ Bushfire Resilient Communities Technical Reference Guide for
the State Planning Policy State Interest” Natural Hazards , Risk and Resilience-Bushfire” published by QFES
and Queensland Government, and “Natural hazards, risk and resilience-Bushfire-Assessment Benchmark 5”
which cite a maximum Fuel Load of 8t/ha for revegetation or rehabilitation within bushfire prone areas.
“Bushfire Resilient Building Guidance for Queensland Homes” published by Qld State Government provides a
schedule of species in Appendix E.
https://www.qra.qld.gov.au/bushfireguideline
3.10. Insurance
Failure to comply with this management report may have a detrimental effect upon the Insurance of the
subject Buildings.
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3.11. Emergency Response Procedures
In the event of Fire Emergency, assistance is to be obtained by dialling 000
3.11.1. The owner should read thoroughly the brochures contained and those recommended at the rear of this report.
They contain valuable information that could assist in the saving of lives and property in a fire event!
3.12. Community Awareness Strategies
3.12.1. Each subsequent owner is to be provided with a copy of this Fire Management report with an alert placed on
either Title or Council Rate searches that the Report is in existence and is to be made available to ensuing
owners.
3.13. Administering Staff
It is the responsibility of the developers and owners to ensure compliance with this Report and the Town Plan,
and to ensure that each of the new owners is provided with a copy of this report.
It is the responsibility of the Council and the Building Certifier to ensure that the relevant measures
required by this management report are in place prior to the final completion stage inspection of any
buildings on any sites which are the subject of this report as noted in Clause 3.1 of this report.
It is the responsibility of the ensuing owners of the properties to maintain the properties in the
conditions outlined in this report.
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4. FIRE MANAGEMENT ACTION SUMMARY AND SCHEDULE
DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS BUILDING MAINTENANCE
REQUIREMENTS
Buildings to comply with the Australian Regular mowing and maintenance of the
Standard for Construction within Bush vegetation areas as set out in this report.
Fire Prone Areas.
Drive to be kept clear and accessible to
No occupation until compliance with satisfaction of the Fire Brigade.
Standard and Management Report
Building materials are to be maintained in
“as new “condition to preserve the integrity
of the relevant materials.
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5. APPENDICES
5.1. Form 15
5.2. Site Plans
5.3. Bushfire Hazard Mapping
5.4. Regional Ecosystem Mapping
5.5. Aerial Photos
5.6. Site Photos
5.7. Completed Overlay Code
5.8. Supporting Information
Note. These items below are referenced for information purposes only and are not to be construed as
being part of the management report
This information is generic and not provided for approval purposes.
It is only provided for end user knowledge
5.8.1. Planning Regulation Fact Sheet December 2019
5.8.2. Prepare. Act. Survive
5.8.3. Rural property Fire Management Guide 2010
5.8.4. Notes for Landholders
5.8.5. Bushfire Action Guide
5.8.6. Bushfire Safety in Urban Fringe Areas
5.8.7. Water + Power -Vital for Fire fighting
5.8.8. Less Flammable Vegetation
5.8.9. Fire Retardant Native Plants
5.8.10. Tree selection for Fire-Prone Areas
5.8.11. Bushfire Resilient Building Guidance for Queensland Homes Appendix E
5.8.12. First Draft (specifying timber in bush fire zones)
5.8.13. External water spray system
5.8.14. Fire Retardant Coating Solutions
5.8.15. Archicentre Bushfire Design Guide
5.8.16. Section 3.8 Sign Types - Fire Trail Signage of the GCCC Natural Areas Management Unit Signage Guidelines
(Page 16)
5.8.17. Trail Number and Key Point signage
5.8.18. Bushfire Hydrant detail
5.8.19. Tank detail
5.8.20. Recycled Water for Firefighting
5.8.21. Sample Easement Document
5.8.22. Bushfire Windows and Shutters
5.8.23. A guide to retrofit your home for better protection from a bushfire.
5.8.24. FireFly BAL-FZ System
5.8.25. Bushfire Planning and Design Certification Scheme Update
5.8.26. Eaves Water System
5.8.27. Aussi Ember Guard
5.8.28. The Australian “False Alarm: the great rainforest fire that wasn’t”
5.8.29. Hijacking Australian 2019 Bushfire Tragedies to Fearmonger Climate Change
5.8.30. Bushfires have been in Australia for over 60 million years
We also recommend that the landholder obtains and reads the following;
5.8.31. Bushfire Hazard Planning in Queensland
5.8.32. Protecting your home against Bushfire
Both available from the Dept. of Local Government and Planning, and
5.8.33. Fire in Bushland Conservation
Available from Queensland Heritage Trust.
5.8.34. Bushfire Resilient Building Guidance for Queensland Homes
https://www.qra.qld.gov.au/bushfireguideline
Signed
E J Bottcher
Eldon Bottcher
Grad. Dip. DBPA (UWS) Dip. Arch. (QIT), Cert. R.F.M. (USQ), F.R.A.I.A., M.A.I.E.S. AIFireE
Architect
BPAD-L3 Practitioner
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APPENDIX 5.1
FORM 15
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Form 15—Compliance certificate for building design or specification
This form is to be used by an appointed competent person for the purposes of section 10 of the Building Act 1975 and sections 73 and
77 of the Building Regulation 2012(Design-specification certificate) stating that an aspect of building work or specification will, if
installed or carried out a stated in this form, comply with the building assessment provisions.
Additional explanatory information is included in the Appendix at the end of this form.
1. Property description Street address (include no., street, suburb/locality and postcode)
This section need only be 11C Church Street Pomona
completed if details of street
address and property description Postcode
are applicable.
E.g. in the case of Lot and plan details (attach list if necessary)
(standard/generic) pool design/shell Lot 4 on SP301620
manufacture and/or patio and
carport systems this section may In which local government area is the land situated?
not be applicable. Noosa Shire Council
The description must identify all
land the subject of the application.
The lot and plan details (e.g.
SP/RP) are shown on title
documents or a rates notice.
If the plan is not registered by title,
provide previous lot and plan
details.
2. Description of Work as required for bushfire mitigation purposes as set out in the Bushfire
component/s certified Management Report prepared by Eldon Bottcher Architect Pty Ltd including
Clearly describe the extent of work
covered by this certificate, e.g. all
assessment of Construction Levels assessed under AS 3959.
structural aspects of the steel roof
beams.
3. Basis of certification
Compliance with the Bushfire Management Report prepared by Eldon Bottcher
Detail the basis for giving the
certificate and the extent to which Architect Pty Ltd
tests, specifications, rules, No certification of components covered by The Building Act 1975, The
standards, codes of practice and other building Code of Australia or AS 3959.
publications, were relied upon.
Noosa Shire Council Town Plan Bushfire Management Constraint code.
4. Reference documentation Bushfire Management Report FM 5601
Clearly identify any relevant
documentation, e.g. numbered
structural engineering plans.
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5. Building certifier reference Building certifier reference number
number and building
development application
number Building development application number (if available)
Not Available
6. Appointed Competent Name (in full)
person details Eldon John Bottcher
Under Part 6 of the Building Regulation a
person must be assessed as competent Company name (if applicable) Contact person
for the type of work (design -specification)
by the relevant building certifier. Eldon Bottcher Architect Pty Ltd Eldon Bottcher
Phone no. (business hours) Mobile no. Fax no.
07 55920082 0412434134
Email address
[email protected]
Postal address
P.O.Box 3606
Robina Town Centre Postcode 4230
Licence Class or registration type (if applicable)
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Licence or registration number (if applicable)
Reg Architect Qld 1325
FPA Australia BPAD Level 3 practitioner 16935
7. Signature of appointed Signature Date
competent person 27 January 22
This certificate must be signed by the
individual assessed by the building
E J Bottcher
certifier as competent to give design-
specification help.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT USE ONLY
Date received Reference Number/s
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APPENDIX 5.2
SITE PLANS
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APPENDIX 5.3
BUSHFIRE HAZARD MAPPING
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Noosa Shire Council Bushfire Hazard Mapping
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APPENDIX 5.4
REGIONAL ECOSYSTEM MAPPING
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State Fuel Load Tables
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Selected Lot and Plan
Category A or 8 area containing encangered regional ecosystems.
Category Aor B area containing of concer regional ecosystems
Category Aor B area thats @ least concern regional ecosystem
Category ¢ oF R area containing endangered regional ecosystems.
Category C of R area containing of concern regional ecosystems
Category G or R area iat Is a teastconcem regienal ecosystem
Category X area
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(ZA, Wetiandon the vegetation management wetlands map
Essent habat onthe essential heat map
Essential habitat species record
‘Wtercourses and dana
thd drainage features map
{Stream order shown as black numer agains taam where avaiable)
Highway
Connector
Street/Local Road
I1e 97
National Parks, State Forest and otter reserves
Other land parcel boundaries
features on the vegetation management watercourse
Vegetation Management Supporting Map
Queenstand
Government
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140200 420860 700m
‘This product is projected into:
‘GDA 1994 MGA Zone 56
Labels or Essential Habitat are centred on the area of enquiry
Regional ecosystem linework has been compiled at a scale of 1:100 000,
cexceptin designated areas where a compilation scale of 1:50 000is
availabe. Linework should be used as a guide only. The positional
‘2ccuracy of RE data mapped at a scale of 1.100.000 is ~/- 100 metres,
Disclaimer:
‘While every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of this product, the
Department of Resources makes ro representatons or warranties about Is
‘accuracy, relly, empletenessor suitability fer any particuler purpose
‘and dieclaims all responsibilty anc all liability (including without limitation,
liability in negigence) forall expenses, losses, damages (including indirect
fr consequential damage) and costs which you might incur as result ofthe
produc! being inaccurate or incomplete in any way and for any reason,
‘Additional information may be required forthe purposes of land clearing or
‘assessment ofa reghnal ecosystem map of PMAV applicators. For
{urther information ge to the web ste: www. resources.qld.govau or contact
‘he Department of Resources,
Digital data for the vegetation management watercourse and drainage
feature map, vegetaton management wetlands map, essential habitat map
{and the vegetation management remnant and regional ecosystem map are
‘avalabe from the Queensland Spatal Portal at
hitp/lawn information qe. gov au!
Land parcel boundares are provided as locational id only.
(© The State of Queensland (Department of Resources), 2022
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25/01/2022 09:13:41 Lot: 4 Plan: SP301620 FIRE MANAGEMENT REPORT FM 5601 ¢ ) SS Legend [7 seieces tot and an HEE category A area (Vegetatonofsetsicomplnce notes VDees) BE cote gory 8 area (Remnant vegetation) [1 category ¢ area (High-value regrowtn vegetation) [J] category Rare (Reet eprowh watercourse vegetation) Water ‘Avea not categorised ‘Other land parcel boundaries ‘Category X area (Exempt clearing work on Frechold, Indigenous and Leasehold land) N A This productis projected into: GDA 1994 MGA Zone 56 000m Regulated Vegetation Management Map Disclaimer: While every care is taken to ensure the accuracy ofthis product, the Department of Resources makes no representations or warranties about its accuracy, reliability, completeness or sulabilty for any particular purpose and dclaims all responsibilty and al iabilty (including without limitation, liabilty in negligence) fr all expenses, losses, damages inclucing indirect or consequential damage) and costs which you might incur as a resut ofthe product being inaccurate or incomplete in any way and for any reascn. Additional information required forthe assessmert of vegetation values is provided in the accompanying "Vegetation Management Supporting map” For further information goto the web sta: www resources qld.gov.au or contact the Department of Resources, Digital data for the reguleted vegetation management map is available from the Queensland Spatial Portal at http www. information qld. gov au Land parcel boundaries are provided as locational ald only. This map is updated on a monthly basis o ensure new PMAVs are included as they are approved Goverment The State of Queenslend (Department of Resources), 2022 Page 1 ELDON BOTTCHER ARCHITECT PTY LTD © 27/01/22 25
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APPENDIX 5.5
AERIAL PHOTOS
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Aerial Photo of site and surrounding areas
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FIRE MANAGEMENT REPORT FM 5601 Site showing distance from Unit 13 to threat vegetation south of Memorial Avenue ELDON BOTTCHER ARCHITECT PTY LTD © 27/01/22 28
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FIRE MANAGEMENT REPORT FM 5601 Site showing 100m line to west and Pottery Street ELDON BOTTCHER ARCHITECT PTY LTD © 27/01/22 29
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FIRE MANAGEMENT REPORT FM 5601 Site photo showing 100m line to Memorial Avenue and including development on southern section of adjoining lot to West ELDON BOTTCHER ARCHITECT PTY LTD © 27/01/22 31
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APPENDIX 5.6
SITE PHOTOS
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Western end of Memorial Avenue
Driveway into Southern section of adjoining site to west
and showing vegetation management
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Driveway into Southern section of adjoining site to west
and showing vegetation management
Waterway Vegetation
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View from Pottery Street across adjoining site to
waterway
Waterway vegetation
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View from Pottery Street across adjoining site to
waterway
Adjoining site looking west
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Waterway forming part of subject site
Waterway forming part of subject site
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View from subject site looking west across adjoining site
View from subject site looking west across adjoining site
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APPENDIX 5.7
COMPLETED OVERLAY CODE
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PERFORMANCE ACCEPTABLE OUTCOMES COMMENTS
OUTCOMES
PO1 AO1.1
Development maintains Development which will materially The proposed development is
the safety of people increase the number of people not located within a medium or
living or congregating on high bushfire hazard area.
premises, including reconfiguring
a lot, is not located within a
medium or high bushfire hazard
area.
AO1.2
Development maximises setbacks
from hazardous vegetation to Setbacks from hazardous
achieve an acceptable risk vegetation is maximised to
achieve an acceptable risk,
demonstrated that only one
building will be within 100m of
threat vegetation
PO2
Bushfire mitigation No acceptable outcome provided The proposed development is
measures do not situated within a cleared portion
adversely impact on: of the site and rehabilitation
(a) Biodiversity based on Low Threat
values, vegetation is required within the
connectivity, water way corridor.
and ecosystem
functioning; and
(b) The long-term
physical
integrity of
waterways,
wetland, and
areas of native
vegetation
PO3 AO3.1
Development provides Premises are connected to the The premises will be served by
an adequate water reticulated water supply reticulated water
supply for firefighting
purpose which is reliable, OR
safely located and freely
accessible. AO3.2
Where there is no available
reticulated water supply, the
premises has:
(a) An accessible dam,
swimming pool or water
tank available for
firefighting purposes with
an onsite water volume
of not less than 5,000
litres; and
(b) A water supply outlet
pipe of 50 mm in
diameter fitted with a
standard fire brigade
fitting connected to the
water supply (other than
where the water supply
is in a swimming pool or
dam)
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PO4 AO4.1
Essential community Development involving essential The development does not
infrastructure is able to community infrastructure is not involve essential community
function effectively located within a medium or high infrastructure
during and immediately bushfire hazard area.
after bushfire events.
OR
AO4.2
Where located in a medium or
high bushfire hazard area,
development involving essential
community infrastructure is
designed to function effectively
during and after a bushfire event
in accordance with a Bushfire
hazard Management Plan.
PO5 AO5.1
Public safety and the Hazardous materials are not No hazardous material will be
environment are not manufactured or stored in bulk in manufactured or stored in bulk
adversely affected by the a bushfire hazard area on site
impacts of bushfire on
hazardous materials
manufacturing or storing
on site
PO6 AO6.1
Roads provide for easy The road layout provides for The access complies with “Fire
and safe evacuation of through -roads and avoids cul-de- Hydrant and Vehicle Access
premises and access by sacs and dead-end roads Guidelines for Residential,
emergency services. Commercial and Industrial Lots”
OR published by QFES and Qld
Government.
AO6.2
The development has a perimeter
road reserve with a minimum
width of 20m and maximum
gradient of 12.5%
OR
AO6.3
Cul -de-sacs or no through roads
are provided with fire trails or
access easements, which are
capable of being navigated by
conventional vehicles and which
link to through roads.
AO6.4
Safe access and egress is The access complies with “Fire
available at all times to all of the Hydrant and Vehicle Access
development for emergency Guidelines for Residential,
vehicles and personnel Commercial and Industrial Lots”
published by QFES and Qld
Government.
AO6.5
Where an emergency access No emergency access point is
point is required, it complies with required
the relevant works codes and
PSP6 Engineering Design
Standards
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PO7 AO.7
Lot design and building Each residential lot:
siting minimises bushfire (a) Includes a building Complies
hazard risk to people and envelope, identified on
property the plan of subdivision;
(b) Is of sufficient size and Access complies with “Fire
shape to allow for Hydrant and Vehicle Access
efficient emergency Guidelines for Residential,
access to buildings for Commercial and Industrial Lots”
firefighting appliances published by QFES and Qld
(e.g., by avoiding battle- Government.
axe/hatchet lots and long
narrow lots with long
access driveways to
buildings
(c) Where more than Complies
2500m2 , achieves
setbacks from hazardous
vegetation in line with
Bushfire Attack Level 29
requirements as per AS
3959; and
(d) Is designed so that Complies
buildings and structures
are sited in locations of
lowest hazard within the
lot and elements of the
development least
susceptible to fire are
closest to the fire hazard
PO8 AO8.1
Firebreaks and fire Where development involves the The site does not immediately
access tracks provide: creation of a new road and lots, a adjoin threat vegetation with
(a) Adequate fire break is provided by providing roads to the west and south
access for a cleared road reserve not less providing access between
firefighting and than 20 metres wide and adjoining site and threat
other maximum gradient of 12.5% vegetation
emergency around the perimeter of the
vehicles; and subdivision, between the created
(b) Adequate lots and surrounding vegetated
access for the lands.
evacuation of
residents and OR
emergency
personnel in an AO8.2
emergency Fire access tracks are provided N/A
situation between the created lots and See comments above
surrounding vegetated land that;
(a) Have a cleared minimum
width of 6m
(b) Have a maximum
gradient of 12.5%
(c) Prob=vide unbroken
access for fire fighting
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vehicles;
(d) Provide passing bays
and turning areas;
(e) Are located within an
easement that is granted
in favour of Noosa
Council and the
Queensland Fire and
Rescue Service.
AO8.3
Bushfire management measures Complies
are carried out on the subject
property and not any adjoining
property.
APPENDIX 5.8
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
(NOTE: SOME OF THIS INFORMATION IS GENERIC AND NOT PROVIDED FOR APPROVAL
PURPOSES. IT IS ONLY PROVIDED FOR END USER KNOWLEDGE)
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