Our team are certified to provide BAL Assessment Services and provide proactive bushfire management advice to suit your requirements.
Bushfire Management
Our Bushfire Services
Westworks Consultancy provides professional Level 1 Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Assessments and practical bushfire planning advice tailored to residential and rural properties throughout Western Australia.
We can guide you through this process by undertaking on site assessment of your property in conjunction with assessment of your building plans, providing advice in line with the Australian Standard: Construction of Buildings in Bushfire Prone Areas (AS3959), the Bush Fire Act (1954) the WA Planning for Bushfire Risk Management Guidelines and Local Government Planning Policies.
Our assessments are undertaken in accordance with:
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Australian Standard AS 3959 – Construction of Buildings in Bushfire-Prone Areas
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WA Planning for Bushfire Risk Management Guidelines
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Bush Fires Act 1954 (WA)
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Relevant local government and planning requirements
We combine on-site inspections, vegetation classification, slope analysis, and building siting assessments to determine the BAL rating applicable to your proposed development.
Property Management Advice
We provide on-site guidance to help property owners proactively manage bushfire risk and improve property preparedness.
We undertake assessments of vegetation, fuel loads, and surrounding bushfire hazards affecting your property, providing practical advice on vegetation management and fuel reduction to help improve bushfire resilience.
Vegetation Management Plans
Our Team of Arborists and Horticulturists at Westworks Consultancy provide practical and site-specific Vegetation Management Plans designed to assist property owners, developers, and land managers in reducing bushfire risk while maintaining environmental values and compliance with local planning requirements.
We assess existing vegetation, to provide clear recommendations for ongoing vegetation maintenance and risk reduction to assist you in complying with BAL Assessments and requirements to reduce fuel loading around your property.
We work closely with clients to develop realistic and achievable management strategies that support bushfire resilience, improve property safety, and align with relevant Western Australian bushfire planning guidelines and standards.
Why Choose Westworks Consultancy
Local Expertise
We live and work in Perth, understanding WA communities, landscapes, risks and regulations.
Practical Advice
Our recommendations are clear, achievable and suited to your property.
Bushfire Specialists
Qualified and experienced in bushfire assessment throughout Western Australia's harsh conditions.
Environmentally Aware
Our advice balances risk reduction with environmental preservation and biodiversity.
Local Government Knowledge
We understand requirements of local governments across Western Australia.
Our Process
A Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Assessment determines the potential risk a site faces from bushfire attack, including direct flame contact, ember attack and radiant heat exposure.
The outcome from a BAL assessment undertaken as per AS 3959. (Australian Standard for the Construction of Buildings in Bushfire-Prone Areas) dictates building materials and methods required to make a property resilient to bushfires
In the course of conducting a BAL assessment our assessor evaluates the following:
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Vegetation type around your property,
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The proximity of the building to the vegetation
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Slope
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Fire Danger Index (FDI): The regional fire danger rating for your location
Obtaining an accurate BAL Assessment early in your project can help avoid delays, reduce unexpected building costs and ensure compliance with planning requirements.
Before starting your project, you should confirm whether your property is located within a designated Bushfire Prone Area. If you are, you will need a BAL Assessment.
You can check your property using the official WA Government mapping system located here.