Bushfire Preparedness

Understanding Bushfire Attack Levels (BAL) in Australia: Comprehensive Guide

The Bushfire Attack Level, more commonly referred to as BAL rating, is a critical system for evaluating the potential exposure risk that a residential property in Australia faces of ember attack, radiant heat, and direct flame contact. It is used to provide the construction and building standards that need to be met in order to protect homes in fire-prone areas in alignment with the Australian Standard AS 3959:2018. For a…