AS 3959-2018
(Incorporating Amendment No. 1)
Version 2.1
This calculator uses the detailed method for determining the Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) as described in AS 3959-2018 (Amdt No.1) Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas (Appendix B – Method 2). Users should be familiar with AS 3959 and should refer to it for the various calculator inputs. This calculator is NOT suitable for use where the effective slope under the classified vegetation (refer AS 3959 Clause 2.2.5) is more than 20 degrees downslope (refer AS 3959 Figure 2.3).
Your Name:
Site Address:
Date:
20/04/2024 5:07 AM
Inputs
Fire Danger Index (FDI)
1
Refer AS 3959 Table 2.1
select
(none)
FDI: 100
FDI: 80
FDI: 50
FDI: 40
Classified Vegetation Type(s)
Refer AS 3959 Table 2.3
select
(none)
Forest
Woodland
Scrubland
Scrub
Mallee/Mulga
Rainforest
Tussock Moorland
Grassland
Distance of the site from the classified vegetation type(s)
Refer AS 3959 Figure 2.1
select
(none)
0
10
20
30
40
50
75
100
metres
Effective downslope(s) under the classified vegetation type(s)
2
Refer AS 3959 Figure 2.3
select
(none)
0
5
10
15
20
degrees
3
Notes
1
For Grassland, equivalent representative values have been used - refer AS 3959 Table B2
2
For all classified vegetation that is upslope, assume a value of zero (0) degrees
3
For "degree to ratio to percentage" slope comparisons refer to AS 3959 Table 2.2
Site Specific Output
Bushfire Attack Level (BAL)
XX
Minimum required distance to achieve:
BAL―12.5
W
metres
BAL―19
X
metres
BAL―29
Y
metres
BAL―40
Z
metres
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Disclaimer
This calculator determines the Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) for a given building based on Australian Standard AS 3959-2018
'Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas'
, copies of which can be obtained via the "Standards Australia Webstore" link above. Users should be familiar with the Australian Standard in order to use the calculator correctly. The calculator will produce inaccurate results if incorrect input data is entered. It is recommended that users double-check results by calculating the BAL independently in accordance with the Australian Standard before proceeding with any project rather than relying solely on this calculator. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we accept no responsibility whatsoever and exclude all liability (including negligence) for any loss, damage or injury arising from the use of or reliance on this calculator including any third party.
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