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We understand that fire and natural disasters—such as bushfires, floods, storms, and landslips—pose significant risks to communities, infrastructure, and natural environments across Victoria. Our Fire & Disaster Services are designed to help you assess risk, comply with regulations, protect assets, and build resilience in the face of increasing climate threats.
Explore our specialised services below:

Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Assessments & Bushfire Prone Areas

Understanding your site’s level of bushfire risk and building requirements is essential for safety and compliance.

  • Professional BAL Assessments aligned with AS 3959:2018
  • Identification of Bushfire Prone Areas (BPA)
  • Preparation of Bushfire Management Statements (BMS)
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Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO)

If your property falls within the BMO, extra planning controls apply to reduce bushfire risk.

  • Permit-ready BMO reports and hazard assessments
  • Compliance with Clauses 13.02-1S, 44.06, and 53.02
  • Technical support using CFA & VicPlan tools
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Tiny Homes & Dual Occupancy Assessments

Building in a Bushfire Prone Area requires additional compliance. We provide specialist assessments to ensure projects are safe, practical, and compliant.

  • BAL assessments and siting advice for Tiny Homes
  • BMO reporting and design strategies for Dual Occupancy
  • Guidance under AS 3959:2018 & BCA
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Short Stay & Tourist Accommodation

Tourism developments face unique bushfire and safety requirements. We help ensure projects meet CFA and Victorian planning standards.

  • Caravan Parks – CFA Fire Safety compliance
  • Short Stay Rentals & Cabins – BAL & BMO assessments
  • Tourist Developments – hazard and evacuation planning
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Bushfire Pre-Purchase Reports

Buying property in Victoria comes with important considerations — especially if the land is in a Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or affected by a Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO). Our reports give you clear, professional advice upfront so you can make informed decisions.

  • Independent BAL assessment under AS 3959:2018
  • Identify planning and building restrictions
  • Clear compliance and BMS requirements
  • Practical advice for budgeting and approvals
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Insurance & Risk Assessments

We provide specialist consultancy for insurance-related assessments to support resilience and recovery.

  • Property assessments for fire, flood, or storm damage
  • Risk assessments to support underwriting and rehabilitation
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Why These Services Matter

  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure your development, business, or property is built to required standards, avoiding delays or penalties.
  • Safety Assurance: Protect lives and assets from fire and disaster threats through informed design and planning.
  • Cost Efficiency: Early assessments reduce the risk of costly redesign or regulatory non-compliance at later stages.
  • Peace of Mind: Be confident knowing your site meets standards and is resilient to future risks.

Frequently Asked Questions

A BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) sets construction standards under AS 3959, while a BMO (Bushfire Management Overlay) is a planning control requiring hazard assessments and a Bushfire Management Statement. Many properties need both.
Yes. We prepare Bushfire Hazard Site Assessments (BHSA), Bushfire Management Statements (BMS), and provide BAL assessments for new builds, subdivisions, tiny homes, dual occupancy, and tourism projects.
Yes. We provide assessments and reports in line with CFA guidelines and planning requirements to ensure safe design, layout, and evacuation planning.
We support insurance claims and recovery planning with professional reports, compliance documentation, and risk assessments for rebuilding or underwriting purposes.