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BUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT PLAN

Lot 1 on RP127289 and Lot 1 on RP88161 102 – 104 Old Caloundra Road, Little Mountain Client Reference: 008.03.21

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DISCLAIMER The following report is made on the basis of the assessment undertaken at this location by Bushfire Risk Reducers in March 2021. Whilst Bushfire Risk Reducers uses its best endeavors to ensure that the information contained in this report is valid and comprehensive, the company makes no representations or warranties about its accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose and disclaims all responsibility and all liability (including without limitation, liability in negligence) for all expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damage) and costs which might be incurred as a result of the data being inaccurate or incomplete in any way and for any reason. Should the Client have any concerns arising from this report or its content, they are requested to contact Bushfire Risk Reducers directly.

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DOCUMENT CONTROL

Bushfire Management Plan

Client:

Devcon House & Land C/- Formia Project Management

Client Reference:

008.03.21

Project:

RoL

Site Location:

102 – 104 Old Caloundra Road, Little Mountain

Version

Date

Status

Rev 0 Rev 1 Rev 2

22.03.2021 1.04.2021 27.02.2023

First Draft Final Report Final Report

Changes

Author

Approver

Layout changes

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Contents 1.0 Introduction

2.0 Site and Development Description 2.1 Property Description 2.2 Proposed Development 2.3 Site Location and Layout

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3.0 Bushfire Hazard Assessment 3.1 Bushfire Hazard Classification 3.2 Vegetation Assessment, Slope and Separation Distances from Proposed Development 3.3 Fuel Accumulation Assessment

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4.0 Site Constraints and Environmental Values which may limit mitigation options 4.1 Fire History and Frequency

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5.0 Specific Risk Factors Associated with the Development Proposal 5.1 Nature of activities anticipated on site 5.2 Numbers of people likely to be present

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6.0 Nature and Severity of Potential Attack 6.1 Bushfire Season and Weather 6.2 Anticipated Direction of Bushfire Attack 6.3 Anticipated Severity of Attack

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7.0 Bushfire Protection Measures in Combination 7.1 Building Construction and Design 7.2 Asset Protection Zones and Landscaping 7.3 Access and Egress Management 7.4 Water Supplies and Utilities 7.5 Fire Fighting and Emergency Management Arrangements

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8.0

Assessment of Proposal Against Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme Part 8.2.4

9.0

Assessment of Proposal Against State Planning Policy 2019

10.0 Recommendations

11.0 Summary

12.0 References

Appendix 1 – Native species of lower combustibility Appendix 2 – Fire Hydrant and Vehicle Access Guidelines for Residential, Commercial and Industrial Lots Appendix 2 – Template for Residents Bushfire Emergency Management Plans

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1.0 Introduction This report has been commissioned by Devcon House and Land in order to support a Development Application for the realignment and subdivision of Lot 1 on RP127289 and Lot 1 on RP88161 (the “Subject Lots”) into 23 new residential Lots and a Drainage Reserve; and also in compliance with the Building Code of Australia (BCA), in respect of future residential buildings on each of the Lots. Sunshine Coast Council (SCC) bushfire hazard overlay mapping classifies part of the site as “bushfire prone area” (BPA). The hazard mapping is created from data that is collected remotely to combine vegetation data with slope and aspect data, and arrive at a hazard rating based on a model specified in State Planning Policy (SPP) 01/03 (Mitigating the adverse impacts of flood, bushfire and landslide). SPP 01/03 was replaced by State Planning Policy– Natural Hazards, Risk & Resilience (2013, latest version July 2017) accompanied by A new methodology for State-wide mapping of bushfire prone areas in Queensland (CSIRO 2014) with bushfire hazard mapping which designates the western interface of the site as BPA. The designation by Council of land being BPA has two main implications: 1. It requires the production of a Bushfire Management Plan which complies with the Planning Scheme (in this case Part 8.2.4 (Bushfire Overlay Code) of the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme (2014). 2. It invokes the Building Code of Australia (BCA), requiring compliance with its bushfire related function performance objectives and with AS3959 Construction of buildings in bushfire prone areas. This Bushfire Management Plan demonstrates compliance with all the above codes and planning instruments. It objectively determines the nature and severity of potential worst case wildfire in the area, and develops risk mitigation measures to be used in combination with established construction needs in accordance with AS3959-2018. It is the implementation of all these protection measures in combination, that demonstrates the viability and conformance of the proposed development in the development application process.

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2.0 Site and Development Description 2.1

Property Description

Site ID: Current address of property: Local Government Area: Total Area: Zoning:

2.2

Lot 1 on RP127289 and Lot 1 on RP88161 Parish of Canning, County of Canning. 102 – 104 Old Caloundra Road, Little Mountain, QLD 4551. Sunshine Coast Council. 18 614m² Emerging Community.

Proposed Development

The proposed development is planned to create 23 residential Lots of generally between 400 - 500m², and a Drainage Reserve, in a single Stage.

2.3

Site Location and Layout

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Located west of Old Caloundra Road and Bellvista Boulevarde, the site abuts tall wet sclerophyll forest within Jill Chamberlain Nature refuge to the west. An effective downslope of 5° beneath forest vegetation, and its alignment with the direction of worst case fire weather conditions for the region serve to increase the nature of the hazard. An existing fire trail runs parallel to the site boundary, on Council land. This has a slight intensity diminishing effect at the forest interface, but this is not included in the fire modelling by Method 2 (under AS3959-2018) in Section 6.3 of this Plan. Section 6.3 establishes the need for a bushfire buffer of a minimum 16m in width, to ensure that construction of future dwellings does not need to exceed BAL 29 under this Standard.

Figure 2. Proposed Subdivision into 24 residential Lots

The site is within approximately 3km by road of the nearest Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (Caloundra Fire Station).

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3.0 Bushfire Hazard Assessment 3.1

Bushfire hazard classification

Figure 3. Council bushfire hazard overlay (Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014) Figure 3 shows the location of the site in relation to designated “bushfire prone area” (BPA) mapped on the basis of SPP 01/03 bushfire hazard mapping methodology applied by Council, which has classified some of the area to the west, north and south of the site as BPA. “Bushfire Prone Area” (BPA) is defined under Section 7 of Building Regulation 2021, the BCA and SPP01/03 as an area identified as such by Local Government (in this case using the methodology specified in Appendix 3 of SPP01/03 and applied by this assessment in SC6.4 Bushfire Planning Scheme Policy); and using “medium and high hazard” as indicators of bushfire prone land. The BCA calls up AS3959 as providing “Deemed to Satisfy” construction levels for Class 1, 2 and 3 buildings constructed in bushfire prone areas. Bushfire hazard assessment SPP 01/03 NHMA Methodology Date: 21st March 2021 Characteristic Vegetation Slope Aspect Total hazard score

Description Wet sclerophyll forest Rolling Hills (10 - 20%) Northwest to west High

Hazard score 10 3 3 16

Table 1. NHMA Methodology as used in SPP01/03 and Council Bushfire Hazard Overlay Mapping

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Applying this methodology to the forest west of the site results in a Total Hazard Score of 16, equating to “High Hazard”, which should apply to the entire interface, not just the portion mapped in Council’s overlay. AS3959-2018 specifies building implications within 100m of designated bushfire prone land, or more strictly speaking, within 100m of intact, classified vegetation (50m in the case of grassland). This BMP establishes Bushfire Attack Levels (BALs) for affected Lots, using a combination of Methods 1 and 2 approach under AS3959-2018. SPP 01/03 was replaced by State Planning Policy (December 2013, latest version July 2017) accompanied by A new methodology for State-wide mapping of bushfire prone areas in Queensland (CSIRO 2014) with bushfire hazard mapping shown in Figure 4 which also designates the site a “bushfire prone area” (BPA). In this instance State mapping is shown to be more accurate and consistent than Council mapping.

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3.2

Vegetation Assessment, Slope and Separation Distances from Proposed Development

Figure 4. Fuel Zones Assessed Contours shown are 10m. Figure 5 shows the potential fuel areas assessed. The vegetation type under AS3959-2018 is Forest. The effective slope is taken as 5⁰ downslope. Section 6 objectively calculates and determines the potential nature and severity of bushfire attack more thoroughly. This serves as a basis for determining the construction and other bushfire protection measures outlined in this BAL Assessment. Fuel assessments (7 years post fire) were determined using the Overall Fuel Hazard Assessment Guide - DSE Victoria (Oct 2010). The fuel values applied to fire modelling in Section 6.3 are taken from the Queensland Government (QFES) dataset, as required under AS3959-2018.

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Fuel Accumulation Assessment – Area 1

Figure 6. Fuel Accumulation Assessment – Area 1 Fuel hazard estimate Date: 21st March 2021 Layer

Assessment according to Hines et al 2010 Rating

Description / Comments

Surface and near surface

Very High

Very High litter bed 50 mm with High NS fuels, mainly Imperatur sp, Panicum sp, Gahnia sp and bracken fern

Elevated

Moderate

Bark

Very High

Some canopy recruiters with Casuarina sp, Acacia sp. Easy to choose a path through without brushing against vegetation. Fuel layer still developing post fire. Ribbon barks (E.pilularis) otherwise low hazard species C.intermedia, L.confertus, E.siderophloia.

Overall rating

Very High

Equivalent fuel load t/ha 15 - 20 2-3

2-3 19 - 26t/ha

Table 2. Fuel Assessment Area 1 Default total available fuel load values attributed by State Government (QFES) to the Regional Ecosystem present (12.9-10.14) is 35t/ha. A total available fuel value of 35t/ha (31t/ha of which is Surface and Near surface fuel) has been applied to site specific fire modelling under Method 2 of AS3959-2018, in Section 6.3 of this Plan.

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3.4

Fuel Accumulation Assessment – Area 2

Figure 7. Fuel Assessment – Area 2 Fuel hazard estimate Date: 21st March 2021 Layer

Assessment according to Hines et al 2010 Rating

Description / Comments

Surface and near surface

Very High

High litter bed 30 mm with Very High NS fuels, mainly Imperatur sp, Panicum sp, Gahnia sp and bracken fern

Elevated

Very High

Bark

Very High

Canopy recruiters with high oil shrubs. Brush against vegetation most of the time. Fuel throughout layer Ribbon barks (E.pilularis, E.tereticornis) , fibrous barks (E.microcorys) otherwise low hazard species C.intermedia, L.confertus, E.siderophloia.

Overall rating

Very High

Equivalent fuel load t/ha 14 - 18 4-5 2-3

20 - 26t/ha

Table 3. Fuel Assessment Area 2 Default total available fuel load values attributed by State Government (QFES) to the Regional Ecosystem present (12.9-10.14) is 35t/ha. A total available fuel value of 35t/ha (31t/ha of which is Surface and Near surface fuel) has been applied to site specific fire modelling under Method 2 of AS3959-2018, in Section 6.3 of this Plan.

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4.0 Site constraints and environmental values which may limit mitigation options

Figure 8. Regional Ecosystem (RE) Mapping Figure 8 shows the location of the proposed development in relation to vegetation mapped by the Queensland Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy (DNRME) as “Of Least Concern” RE12.9-10.14 and “Of Concern” RE12.3.2. Site assessment supports the predominant classification as RE12.9-10.14, and proposes the fuel values established in Section 3 for use in fire modelling undertaken in Section 6 (noting that State attributes the same fuel values to both REs). Report compiled by Bushfire Risk Reducers for Devcon House and Land, March 2021

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DNRME provides the following Description and recommended fire guidelines for the vegetation communities mapped. Regional Ecosystem

Description

Fire Guidelines

RE 12.9 – 10.14 Of Least Concern

Eucalyptus pilularis tall open-forest with shrubby understorey. Other species include Syncarpia glomulifera subsp. glomulifera, S. verecunda, Corymbia intermedia, Angophora woodsiana and Eucalyptus microcorys in coastal areas and species of RE 12.9-10.5 in drier sub coastal areas. Eucalyptus pilularis sometimes extends onto colluvial lower slopes. Occurs on Cainozoic and Mesozoic sediments especially sandstone. (BVG1M: 8b)

SEASON: Summer to winter.

Vegetation Hazard Class (VHC) 8.1 35t/ha Total Available Fuel Load (State Default Value)

RE 12.3.2 Of Least Concern

Eucalyptus grandis +/- E. microcorys, Lophostemon confertus tall openforest with vine forest understorey ('wet sclerophyll'). Patches of Eucalyptus pilularis sometimes present especially in vicinity of sedimentary rocks (e.g. around Palmwoods). Fringing streams and in narrow gullies in high rainfall areas. (BVG1M: 8a) Vegetation Hazard Class (VHC) 8.1 35t/ha Total Available Fuel Load (State Default Value)

INTENSITY: Plan for low to moderate. Unplanned occasional high intensity wildfire will occur. INTERVAL: 4-8 years maintains a healthy grassy system. 8-20 years for shrubby elements of understorey. STRATEGY: Aim for 40-60% mosaic burn. Needs disturbance to maintain RE structure (eucalypt overstorey with open understorey of predominantly non-rainforest species). ISSUES: Frequent fire is needed to maintain understorey integrity, keeping more mesic species low in the profile of the understorey so that other species can compete. It is essential that wildfires are not the sole source of fire in this ecosystem. High intensity fires occur periodically through time, however frequent low to moderate intensity fires will create the disturbance required to keep the understorey diverse. A follow-up burn soon after a high intensity wildfire can be considered to reduce germinating mesic species. This RE may contain a high number of rare and threatened plant species which require appropriate fire management.

SEASON: Late summer to autumn. INTENSITY: Moderate to high. INTERVAL: Minimum 20 years, maximum unknown, requiring further research. STRATEGY: Needs disturbance to maintain RE structure (eucalypt overstorey, rainforest dominated but mixed species understorey). It is unlikely that mosaic burns will be achievable because fire would most likely be of higher intensity (i.e., likely to be a wildfire) and is only likely to occur at long intervals (at least 20+ years) during prolonged dry periods. In exceptional circumstances, different localities containing this ecosystem could be burnt to ensure a continuum of habitat availability across the broader landscape. Using this strategy maximises the probability of spatial mosaics in the landscape. ISSUES: Operationally there will be many areas of wet sclerophyll that cannot be safely burnt, and will only burn in wildfire. There is evidence that suggests that infrequent high intensity fires sustain the eucalypt overstorey. Wet sclerophyll has been shown to be a moving ecotone between vine forest and moist/dry sclerophyll.

Table 4. Regional Ecosystems Descriptions and Fire Guidelines

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This Plan is not based on any assumptions regarding prescribed burning with temporary hazard reduction benefits; and has to be based on fuel levels reaching a long term maximum stable state, coinciding with ignition under worst case foreseeable fire weather conditions.

4.1

Fire History and Frequency

This study found evidence of prior fire, most recently 2016, with a charring height of 4 – 5m. Recurrence of fire at some time has to be regarded as possible, potentially coinciding with maximum fuel accumulation and worst case fire weather conditions.

Figure 9. The most recent (2016) fire was unplanned.

5.0 Specific risk factors associated with the development proposal 5.1

Nature of activities anticipated on site

Normal residential activities are anticipated to occur in the area, which includes the potential inclination of juveniles and others to make temporary “camps” in bushland, and others to undertake illegal dumping or torching of vehicles. The number of fire incidents expected by QFES varies in direct proportion to the numbers of people present.

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5.2

Numbers of people likely to be present

2 - 4 residents could be expected to be present on each of the 30 Lots. The proposed development marginally increases the current number living in the area or potentially exposed to the small possibility of unplanned fire, and implements sufficient bushfire protection measures for the risk to be deemed acceptable.

6.0 Nature and Severity of Potential Bushfire Attack 6.1

Bushfire season and Fire Weather

The “typical fire season” in this area peaks between September and November. The predominant winds in the area are south easterly, however during the fire season, hot gusty westerlies of over 30 kph can be expected, with Relative Humidity falling to 10% and less. Temperatures on these days can climb over 35⁰C , and for two or three days a year, fire weather conditions equivalent to FDI levels of around 60 can be anticipated. (Note that this is in contrast to the value of 40 which Queensland is currently using in the recently revised AS3959 2018).

Figure 10. State Government revised FDI values to FDI 60 for the area involved. (CSIRO, 2014).

6.2

Anticipated direction of bushfire attack

Unplanned “wildfire” attack is possible from any direction, as indicated in Figure 4, with the direction of worst case fire weather conditions for the region being westerly to north westerly.

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Bushfire attack comes in a number of forms: direct flame, radiant heat, embers, smoke and wind. Research shows that over 80% of houses lost to bushfire in Australia can be attributed to ember attack, within 100m of bushland.

Figure 11. Main Bushfire Attack mechanisms (Image courtesy of Ramsay & Rudolf, 2003)

6.3

Anticipated severity of bushfire attack

Values for vegetation type, fuel load and slope are carried forward to Table 6, to predict the key fire parameters for the potential fire scenarios for both fuel areas. Fire Scenario – Forest West Method 2 AS3959 - 2018 FDI 60 Forest @ 31/35t/ha. Effective Slope under vegetation 5⁰ Downslope Fire Intensity (Byram, 1959) 56 991kW/m (“VERY HIGH”) Rate of Spread (Noble et al, 1980) 3.15kph Flame Height (modified Mc Arthur V equation, NSW RFS 2001) 24.69m Flame Width 100m Elevation of Receiver 2.4m BAL FZ within <20m of intact unmanaged vegetation BAL 40 from 20 - <27m BAL 29 from 27 - <37m BAL 19 from 37 - <50m BAL 12.5 from 50 – <100m

Fire Scenario – Forest West Method 1 AS3959 - 2018 FDI 40 Forest Effective Slope under vegetation >0 - 5⁰ Downslope

BAL FZ within 12m of intact unmanaged vegetation BAL 40 from 12 - <16m BAL 29 from 16 - <24m BAL 19 from 24 - <34m BAL 12.5 from 34 – <100m

Table 6. Calculated values for potential bushfire characteristics, and methods used.

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The radiant heat flux values are compared as Bushfire Attack Levels (BALs) in Table 5 and Figure 12. The predicted fireline intensity is in the “Very High” range as indicated in State bushfire hazard mapping, and this applies to the entire interface.

Figure 12. Radiant Heat Flux Predicted by Methods 1 and 2. Site specific fire modelling in accordance with Method 2 of AS3959-2018 predicts greater radiant heat flux (RHF) values than Method 1; however for a number of reasons, Method 1 is applied to planning in this instance: • • •

Method 1 under AS3959-2018 is an acceptable “deemed to satisfy” methodology. Actual fuel values are substantially less than State default values, and it would be unreasonable if Council was to allow fuel values to approach 35t/ha without any hazard reduction. The fire trail along the inside of the adjacent nature refuge provides some contribution to setback with the arrival of a firefront.

A minimum setback of 16m is required for any future dwelling in order to avoid exceeding BAL 29 construction under this Standard. The Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) contours for the site are shown in Figure 14.

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The significance of the radiant heat flux levels discussed is shown below in Table 7.

Table 7. Significance of various RHF levels (Source: NSW RFS, 2006)

7.0 Bushfire Protection Measures in Combination

Figure 13. Bushfire Planning Measures in Combination (Source: NSW RFS, 2006) Figure 13, taken from Planning for Bushfire Protection (NSW Rural Fire Service, 2006) illustrates that there are other factors and measures which need to be integrated to mutually support one another to provide protection against bushfire. Simply removing the hazard (bushland) is one possible way of removing risk to life and property, but this approach is not desirable. The safety of life and property can be achieved whilst retaining the natural amenity and value of bushland areas, provided these integrated bushfire protection measures are applied.

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7.1

Building Construction and Design

In Section 6.3 , Table 6 and Figure 14 show the construction requirement for future residential buildings within 100m of vegetation being classified under AS3959-2018. Any Class 10a structure built within 6m of any residence on the affected Lots (1 – 7 and 10 – 23) highlighted below, shall be constructed in accordance with this Standard.

Figure 14. BAL contours for proposed layout.

7.2

Asset Protection Zones and Landscaping

Asset protection zones are the most strategically valuable defence against radiant heat and flame, and to a lesser extent embers. The proposed Bushfire Buffer / Dwelling Exclusion Zone assures that BAL 29 construction is not exceeded. The landscaping plan shall maintain an “Inner Protection Area” (IPA) for the entire unbuilt area of all Lots, effectively free of available fuel. Report compiled by Bushfire Risk Reducers for Devcon House and Land, March 2021

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Plants retained in or introduced into the IPA should be selected based on low combustibility, by virtue of high moisture content, low volatile oil content, high leaf mineral levels, large fleshy leaves, absence of shedding bark. Plant arrangement is just as important as low combustibility. Plants should be placed so as to minimize either vertical or horizontal connectedness of plant material. Appendix 1 provides examples of less hazardous native plant species. Combustible vegetation shall not be allowed to come into contact with combustible parts of buildings. Trees should not be allowed to directly overhang roof lines. Regular yard maintenance should be undertaken to remove available fine fuels and debris, particularly throughout the fire season.

An Outer Protection Area involves removal of the understorey so as to deprive an advancing fire front of its fuel continuity, and thereby collapsing the fire front. In this case the APZs on all affected Lots shall be constructed and maintained as IPA.

Figure 15. Components of an Asset Protection Zone (APZ) The Drainage Reserve shall be managed in a low hazard state , with a predominantly mown surface, similar to Figure 16.

Figure 16. Drainage Reserve to be managed in a low hazard state.

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7.3

Access and Egress Management

The site is within approximately 3km by road of the nearest Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (Caloundra Fire Station). The new Lots will be accessed from Bellvista Boulevarde, with access or egress along a safe route. Access and egress for fire fighters will be provided in accordance with the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Guideline (Fire Hydrant and Vehicle Access Guidelines for Residential, Commercial and Industrial Lots, 2015). The guideline is attached as Appendix 2. Turning opportunity is available for larger emergency services vehicles (a minimum inside radius of 6m and minimum outside radius of 12m) within the development.

7.4

Water Supplies and Utilities

Water supply for the development will be connected to Council mains reticulated supply, with hydrants installed with volumes and pressure under the control of Council water utilities provider. Fire fighting water supply and fire hydrants will be provided in accordance with the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Guideline (Fire Hydrant and Vehicle Access Guidelines for Residential, Commercial and Industrial Lots, 2015). Electricity supply to the site shall be supplied underground. Any reticulated or bottled gas shall be installed and maintained in accordance with AS1596 – 2002. Metal piping is to be used. Any fixed LPG tanks shall be kept clear of flammable materials, and located on the non hazard side of the building. Any gas cylinders which need to be kept close to a building shall have release valves directed away from the building. Polymer sheathed flexible gas supply lines to gas meters adjacent to buildings are not to be used.

7.5

Fire Fighting and Emergency Management Arrangements

The development will be serviced by the proposed new road, suitable for Emergency Services use. The maintenance of a mown or slashed grass surface of all Lots provides safe defendable space around key assets in the unlikely event of bush fire. Obstructions to access onto individual Lots and the rear of buildings should be avoided. Residents shall be made aware of the existence of this Plan, and their need to comply with the relevant provisions, in particular building construction, APZ maintenance, optimizing access around buildings and emergency response preparations. Residents shall decide on their Stay and Defend / or Go Early strategy before each fire season so as to ensure this decision is not made too late, when smoke and emergency vehicles prevent an orderly evacuation. Staying to defend is a viable and preferable option for the proposed development. Residents staying to defend should ensure that they have adequate protective clothing , including full length cotton or denim garments, sturdy boots, gloves, smoke mask (minimum P2 with valves) and smoke goggles. Appendix 2 provides guidance for Residents’ Emergency Management Planning in relation to bushfire. Report compiled by Bushfire Risk Reducers for Devcon House and Land, March 2021

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8.0 Assessment of proposal against Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014 (Part 8.2.4 Bushfire Overlay Code) Performance Outcomes

Assessment and Acceptable Outcomes

Bushfire Hazard Assessment and Management 8.1 (PO1) Bushfire mitigation measures are adequate for the potential bushfire hazard level of the site, having regard to the following:(a) vegetation type; (b) slope; (c) aspect; (d) on-site and off-site bushfire hazard implications of the particular development; (e) bushfire history; (f) conservation values of the site; and (g) ongoing maintenance.

Acceptable Outcome AO1 is applied in that The level of bushfire hazard shown on a Bushfire Hazard Overlay Map is confirmed through the preparation of a site-specific bushfire hazard assessment and management plan, prepared in accordance with the Planning scheme policy for the bushfire hazard overlay code. Acceptable Outcome AO1 is applied in that Development will be located, designed and operated in accordance with a Council approved bushfire hazard assessment and management plan, prepared in accordance with the Planning scheme policy for the bushfire hazard overlay code.

Impact of Bushfire Mitigation Measures on Ecologically Important Areas 8.2 (PO2) Bushfire mitigation measures do not adversely impact on:(a) biodiversity values and functionality; and (b) the long-term physical integrity of waterways, wetlands and native vegetation areas.

Bushfire mitigation measures do not adversely affect biodiversity values and functionality.

Safety of People and Property 8.3 (PO3) Development maintains the safety of people and property from the adverse impacts of bushfire.

Acceptable Outcome AO3 is applied in that Development marginally increases the number of people living in the area, however risk mitigation measures required under this Plan serve to reduce risk to acceptable levels. The development does not lead to increased numbers of people congregating within vulnerable use facilities such as: (a)child care centre; (b) community care centre; (c) community residence; (d) community use; (e) educational establishment; (f) emergency services; (g) hospital; (h) indoor sport and recreation; (i) nature-based tourism; (j) outdoor sport and recreation; (k) relocatable home park; (l) resort complex; (m) short-term accommodation; (n) residential care facility; (o) retirement facility; (p) short-term accommodation; (q) tourist attraction; and (r) tourist park.

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Essential Community Infrastructure 8.4 (PO4) Essential community infrastructure is able to function effectively during and immediately after bushfire events.

Development does not involve essential community infrastructure.

Hazardous Materials 8.5 (PO5) Public safety and the environment are not adversely affected by the detrimental impacts of bushfire on hazardous materials manufactured or stored in bulk.

Development does not involve the manufacture or storage of hazardous materials in bulk.

Access and Evacuation Routes 8.6 (PO6)

Acceptable Outcome AO6.1 is applied to the extent that

Where development involves provision of a new public or private road, the layout, design and construction of the road:-

The road layout provides safe access and egress for residents and Emergency Services alike, via Bellvista Boulevarde.

(a) allows easy and safe movement away from any encroaching fire; (b) allows easy and safe access for fire fighting and other emergency vehicles; and (c) provides for alternative safe access and evacuation routes should access in one direction be blocked in the event of a fire.

Acceptable Outcome AO6.2 is applied in that Roads have a maximum gradient of 12.5%.

Fire Breaking Trails 8.7 (PO7)

Acceptable Outcome AO7 is applied to the extent that

Fire breaking trails are located, designed and constructed to mitigate against bushfire hazard by:-

Development does not involve nor require fire breaking trails.

(a) ensuring adequate access for fire fighting and other emergency vehicles; (b) ensuring adequate access for the evacuation of residents and emergency personnel in an emergency situation, including an alternative safe access routes should access in one direction be blocked in the event of fire; and (c) providing for the separation of developed areas and adjacent bushland.

Lot Layout 8.8 (PO8)

Acceptable Outcome AO8.1 is applied in that

The lot layout of development is designed to:(a) mitigate any potential bushfire hazard; and (b) provide safe building sites.

Residential lots are designed so that their size and shape allow for efficient emergency access to buildings and for fire fighting vehicles (e.g. by avoiding battle-axe/hatchet lots and long narrow lots with long access drives to buildings).

Acceptable Outcome AO8.2 is applied in that Residential lots are designed so that their size and shape generally ensures that buildings and structures avoid construction above BAL 29 under AS3959-2018 and :(a) are sited in locations of lowest hazard within the lot; (b) generally achieve setbacks from hazardous vegetation of 1.5 times the height of the predominant mature tree canopy or 10 metres, whichever is greater; (c) achieve a setback of 10 metres from any retained vegetation strips or small areas of vegetation; and Report compiled by Bushfire Risk Reducers for Devcon House and Land, March 2021

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(d) are sited so that elements of the development least susceptible to fire are sited closest to the fire hazard.

Water Supply for Fire Fighting Purposes 8.9 (PO9)

Acceptable Outcome AO8.1 is applied in that

Development provides an adequate water supply for fire fighting purposes which is reliable, safely located and freely accessible.

Premises are connected to a reticulated water supply with a minimum pressure and flow of 10 litres a second at 200kPa at all times.

Landscape Works in Bushfire Hazard Areas 8.10 (PO10)

Acceptable Outcome AO10.1 is applied in that

Development ensures that landscape treatment and species selection does not exacerbate potential bushfire hazard.

The entire unbuilt portion of the new Lots will be maintained as IPA as described in Section 7.2.

9.0

Assessment of proposal against State Planning Policy 2019

State Planning Policy – Natural hazards, risk and resilience (SPP, December 2013, latest version December 2019) replaces State Planning Policy 1/03 Mitigating the Adverse Impacts of Flood, Bushfire and Landslide. The SPP Guideline – Natural hazards, risk and resilience provides a methodology for determining Bushfire Hazard based on Potential Fireline Intensity. The methodology and hazard mapping has been included in Section 3.1 of this Plan in establishing the adjacent area to the landfill as potentially hazardous and as a bushfire prone area. Part 4 of the SPP contains assessment benchmarks to ensure that State interests are appropriately considered in relation to natural hazards, including bushfire hazard areas. These provisions serve as general guidelines to either avoid or otherwise adequately mitigate bushfire risk. Specific guidelines for bushfire hazard overlay codes are yet to be provided by State Government, and this detail is addressed by this Plan in terms of meeting the current requirements of Local Government in Section 8 above.

Interim Development Assessment Benchmarks – SPP Part 4

Solutions Provided

(3) Development avoids natural hazard areas or where it is not possible to avoid the natural hazard area, development mitigates the risks to people and property to an acceptable or tolerable level, and

This Plan establishes the nature and potential severity of the adjacent hazard and provides a combination of bushfire protection measures to mitigate risk including building construction, asset protection zones, access, water supplies and utilities, and emergency management arrangements.

(4) Development supports, and does not unduly burden, disaster management response or recovery capacity and capabilities, and

The combined effect of the bushfire protection measures specified by this Plan serves to reduce risk to a low level and ensure resilience and preparedness for unplanned fire so that the response or recovery capacity and capability of emergency services is not unduly burdened or impeded. This Plan serves to protect life and property from bushfire without depending on emergency services for protection.

(5) Development directly, indirectly and cumulatively avoids an increase in the severity of the natural hazard and the

The development does not increase the nature of the existing hazard, and site layout and landscaping on the site is designed to moderate the exposure of buildings. The potential for damage to other properties is not increased as a consequence of the proposed development.

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potential for damage on the site or to other properties, and (6) Risks to public safety and the environment from the location of hazardous materials and the release of these materials is avoided, and

Hazardous materials are not stored in quantities or locations on the site which would pose a risk to the public or the environment.

(7) The natural processes and the protective function of landforms and the vegetation that can mitigate risks associated with the natural hazard are maintained or enhanced.

The development maintains the natural processes and protective function of vegetation that previously existed for the site.

10.0 Recommendations 1. That any new residential building shall be constructed in accordance with AS3959-2018, and the Bushfire Attack Levels shown in Table 6 and Figure 14 of this Plan. Any Class 10a structure built within 6m of any of these residences shall be constructed in accordance with this Standard. 2. The 16m Bushfire Buffer / Dwelling Exclusion Zone will ensure that dwellings do not require construction above BAL 29. 3. Asset Protection Zones shall be constructed and maintained as described in Section 7.2 of this report. 4. Reticulated water supplies shall be fully installed in accordance with Council water utilities provider with sufficient flow and pressure characteristics for fire fighting purposes at all times (minimum 10litres a second at 200kPa). 5. Lot buyers shall be made aware of the existence of this Plan and their responsibilities outlined within it, in particular construction, asset protection zone and emergency management.

11.0 Summary The area of “hazard” faced by the proposed development is extensive, and the likelihood of wildfire at some point is regarded as probable, with the location of the hazard partly aligned with the direction of worst case fire weather conditions. Risk mitigating measures are warranted, and are outlined by this Plan. This Plan demonstrates compliance with legislative requirements of State and Local Government, and the BCA. Along with adequate water supply and emergency management arrangements, compliant construction under AS3959-2018 and APZs to reduce the exposure of life and property to bushfire, these combined measures assist prepare residents for the possibility of fire in the area.

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12.0 References ABCB (2016), Building Code of Australia, Australian Building Codes Board, Canberra. Building Regulation (2006), Queensland Government, Queensland. Environmental Protection Act (1994), Queensland Government, Queensland. Hines, F., Tolhurst, K.G., & Wilson, A.A.G., (2010) Overall Fuel Hazard Assessment - Research Report No. 82 4th Edition, DSE Victoria. Queensland Government Department of Local Government and Planning (May 2003), State Planning Policy 01/03, Queensland. Queensland Government Department of Local Government and Planning (December 2013), Single State Planning Policy , Queensland. Leonard, J., Newnham, G., Opie, K., and Blanchi, R. (2014), A new methodology for State-wide mapping of bushfire prone areas in Queensland, CSIRO, Australia. NSW Rural Fire Service (2006), Planning for Bushfire Protection, NSW. Ramsay, C. and Rudolph, L. (2003), Landscape and Building Design for Bushfire Areas, CSIRO Publishing, Collingwood, Victoria. Standards Australia (2005), AS 2419.1– 2005, Fire hydrant installations – System design, installation and commissioning, Sydney, NSW. Standards Australia (2002), AS 1596 The storage and handling of LP Gas, Sydney, NSW. Standards Australia (2009), AS 3959 – 2009, Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas, Sydney, NSW. Sunshine Coast Council (2014), Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme, SCC, Queensland. Sustainable Planning Act (2009), Queensland Government, Queensland. Vegetation Management Act (1999), Queensland Government, Queensland. Webster, J. (2000), The Complete Bushfire Safety Book, Random House Australia, NSW.

Appendix 1

Less combustible native plants list Source: Bowden, J (1999)

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S = Shrub; T = Tree; V = Vine; H = Herb; Gc = Ground cover; eO = epyphytic Orchid; eF = epyphytic Fern; tF = terrestrial Fern.

Cunjevoi Settlers Flax Pothos Stinking Lily

Walking Stick Palm

Araceae Alocasia brisbanensis Gymnostachys anceps Pothos longipes Typhoniwn brownii

Arecaceae Linospadix

monostachya

River Lily Spear Lily Brisbane Lily

Amaryllidaceae Crinum pedu.ncu.latum Doryalllhes palmeri (-) Proiphys cunninghamii

Shining Burrawang Pineapple Zamia Wild Pineapple

Broad-leaf Palm Lily Red-fruit Palm Lily Slender Palm Lily

peroffskyana lucida miquelii

H H V H

H H

I-I

Plants for Small Gardens

Agavaceae Cordy/ine petiolaris Cordyline rubra Cordy/ine strica

Zamaceae Lepidozamia Macrozamia Macrozamia

Fire-Retardant

1m 1m

LmSI Sl LmSI

1m 1m lm

1m l..Jn

l..Jn

Us Sa

Us Sa Us Sa Us Sa Us Sa

Us Oa Sa Us Oa Sa Us Sa

Us Sa Us Sa Us Sa

Us Sa Us Sa Us Oa Sa

Comments: Wb = suitable for windbreak/fire barrier; Ad = suitable as addition to windbreak/fire barrier 11II11I111 as main species; Us = suitable for understory of windbreak/fire barrier; Oa = suitable for open areas near 111111 I Sa = suitable for sheltered areas near house; Pf = suitable if protected from direct flames; De = DecidlllllHI III winter, in flower or in dry periods

Form:

~10

spicata Zingiberaceae Alpinia arundeliana Alpinia coerulea

Lomandra

Wild Ginger Native Ginger

Mat Rush Creek Mat Rush Long-leaf Mat Rush Fine-leaf Mat Rush Many-flower Mat Rush Mountain Mat Rush

Sweet Sarsparilla

Smilacaceae Smilax glycophy//a Xanthorrhoeaceae Lomandra confertifolia Lomandra hystrix Lomandra longifolia Lomandra flliformis Lomandra multiflora

Frogsmouth

Wombat Berry Scrambling Lily

H H

H H H H

V V

un un

l..Jn l..Jn

1m 1m 1m 1m

Ul1

LmSI

1m 1m

Us Sa Us Sa

Oa Us Oa Sa

Oa Us Sa Us Oa Sa Oa

Us Sa

Oa Wet arcas

Us Oa Sa Us Sa

Sa Sa Sa Sa

.l..Jn eO eO eO eO

Pencil Orchid King Orchid Bridal Veil Orchid Spider Orchid

1m l..Jn

Sa Sa

Oa UsOaSa Us OaSa Us Oa Sa Us Sa Us Sa

LmSI l..Jn l..Jn l..Jn l..Jn

Us Sa

Us Sa Us Sa Us Op Us Sa Us Sa

Comments

1m 1m

Philydraceae Philydrum lanuginosum

Philesiaceae Eustrephus latifolius Geitonoplesium cymosum

Dendrobium schoeninim (D. beckleri) Dendrobium speciosum Dendrobium teret~folium Dendrobium tetragonum

monophyllum

X gracillimum

H H H H H H

l..Jn

1m 1m

l..Jn

Fire Retardance

eO eO

BulbineLily Blue Flax Lily Blue Flax Lily Flax Lily Orange Berry Bush Lily

Lillaceae Bulbine bulbosa (-) Dianella brevipedunculata Dianella caerulea Dianella revoluta Drymophila moorei (-) Tripladenia cunninghamii

HGc HGc HGc HGc HGc

Form

Spotted Orchid Natural Hybrid Lily of the Valley Orchid

Native Yam

Dioscoraceae Dioscorea transversa

gracilicau.le

Aneilema Aneilema Scurvy Plant Snake Weed Large Snake Weed

Commelinaceae Aneilema acuminatum Aneilema biflorum (-) Commelina cyanea Pollia crispata Pollia macrophylla

Orchidaceae Dendrobium Dendrobium Dendrobium

Common Name

Scientific Name

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Southern Bugle Silver Native Coleus Native Coleus Cocks pur Flower Oval-leaf Mint Bush

Glossy Laurel Thick -leaf Laurel

Lamiaceae Ajuga australis Plectranthus argentatus (-) Plectranthus graveolens Plectranthus parvi/iorus Prostanthera ovali/olia

Lauraceae CryptocQlya Cryptocarya

LIVING

WITH

Leeaceae Leea indica (-)

THE

ENVIRONMENT

PINE

Bandicoot Berry

Star Goodenia Fairy Fan Flower Fan Flower Scented Fan Flower A Fan Flower

Goodeniaceae Goodenia rotundifolia Scaevo/a aemula (-) Scaevo/a albida (-) Scaevola calendu/acea (-) Scaevola ramosissima (-)

/aevigata meisneriana

Crabs Eye Vine Pointed Aotis Twining Glycine Wooly Glycine False Sarsparilla Common Hovea Brush Hovea Australian Indigo Dusky Coral Pea Holly Pea Netted Shaggy Pea Blunt-leaf Bush Pea Prickly Pea Hairy Bush Pea Darling Pea

Fabaceae' Abrus precatorius Aotus lanigera Glycine e!andestina Glycine tomentella Hardenbergia violacea H ovea linearis Hovea longipes (-) fndigophora australis Kennedia rubicunda Oxylobium ilicifolium (-) Oxylobium scandens (-) Pultenaea retusa Pultenaea spinulosa (-) Pultenaea villosa (-) Swainsona galegifolia

RIVERS

Native Elderberry

Escaloneaceae Cuttsia viburnea

(-)

Small Bolwarra Bolwal1ll

Eupomatiaceae Eupomatia bennettii Eupomatia laurina

S SHIRE

SIT SIT

H H H H S

HGc HGc H HGc HGc

V S V V V S S S V S S S S S S

S S

1m 1m 1m

1m 1m

1m 1m 1m 1m 1m 1m 1m 1m 1m 1m 1m

1m 1m 1m

Us Sa

Us Sa Us Sa

Oa Us Sa Us Sa Us Sa Os Sa

Oa Oa Oa Oa Oa

Us Oa SII Oa Sa Oa Oa Oa Oa Sa Oa Oa Oa Oa Oa Oa Oa Oa

Us S:I

Us Sa Us Sa

Us Sa

SIT

Qld Bleeding Heart

1m 1m

Us SII Us SII Us Us $11

1m 1m 1m 1m

SIT SIT SIT

Comments

Narrow-leaf Croton Native Cascarilla Macaranga Scrub Odour Bush

Fire Retardance

Croton ph/eba/iodes Croton verreauxii Macaranga tanarius Mallotus c/aoxyloides Omalanthus nutans (0. populifolius)

Form

Common Name

Scientific Name

APPENDICES

archeriana

Milky Mangrove Scrub Muttonwood Red Muttonwood

Myrsinaceae Aegiceras corniculalum Rapanea howittiana Rapanea subsessilis

Myrtaceae Archirhodomyrlus beckleri (-) Rose Myrtle Austromyrtusfi"agrantissima (-)Sweet Myrtle Austromyrlus hi/Iii Scaly Myrtle Austromyrtus inophloia Thread-bark Myrtle Austromyrtus ajf. lasioc/ada (-)Velvet Myrtle Austromyrtus metrosideros (-) Pilidiosligma glabrum (-) Plum Myrtle Pilidiostigma rhytisperma Small-leafPlul11 Myrtle Rhodamnia acuminala (-) Cooloola Ironwood

S Gc S

Boobialla Mountain Boobialla

T S S S S FIRr

SIT SIT

S T

SIT SIT SIT

S Gc

SIT SIT Winter Apple

Tetra Beech Large-leafWilkiea

SIT

S S S S S S

SIT

RI TARDANT

IJ11

Ull

un un

Ull

un un

Ull

NATIVE

PLANTS

Us $:1 Us Sa lis S" lis Sa Us S" lis S:I IJs $:1 Us Sa Us Sa

Oa Coastal Us S" Us S:I

Os Os

un un Lm St 1m

Us Sa Us Sa

Oa Pf Oa Pf Oa Pf Oa Pf Oa Pf Oa Pf Us Sa

Us Sa

Us Sa 0"

Oa S" Us Sa Oa

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Us Oa Sa Dc

Comments

Ull

1m 1m

Fire Retardance

SIT

Form

Myoporaceae Eremophila debi/is Myoporwn boninense (M. elliplicum) Myoporum monlanum

Monimiaceae Wilkiea huegeliana Wilkiea macrophylla

(-)

Flat-stem Wattle Yellow Prickly Moses BlueSkin Myrtle Wattle Sweet Wattle Prickly Moses Baconwood

Pleogyne

Witch-Hazel

Pink Lasiandra

Pavonia Native Rosella

(-) Native Crepe Myrtle

Common Name

(brownii)Native

Mimosaceae Acacia complanata Acacia hubbardiana Acacia inorata Acacia myrtifolia Acacia suaveolens Acacia ulicifolia Archidendron lovelliae

Menispermaceae Pleogyne australis

Meliaceae Turraea pubescens

Melastomaceae Me/astoma affine

Malvaceae Pavonia hastata(-) Hibiscus heterophyllus Hibiscus geranioides (-)

Lythraceae Lagerstroemia

Scientific Name

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Red Passion Flower Yellow Passion Flower

Native Peperomia Native Peperomia

Black-fruit Thombush Orange Thornbush Brisbane Laurel

DwarfBanksia Swamp Banksia Wallum GreviHea G. 'Robyn Gordon' Pink Spider Flower G. 'Shirley Howie' G. 'Superb' Hakea Purple Hakea Mountain Devil Crinkle Bush

Orange Mangrove Yellow Mangrove Stilted Mangrove

Passifloraceae Passiflora aurantia Passiflora herbertiana

Peperomiaceae Peperomia blanda (leptostachya) Peperomia tetraphylla

Pittosporaceae Citriobatus linearis Citriobatus paucifloris Pitlosporum revolutum

Proteaceae Banksia oblongifolia Banksia robur Grevillea leiophylla Grevillea 'Robyn Gordon' Grevillea sericea Grevillea 'Shirley Howie' Grevillea 'Superb' Hakea florulenta Hakea purpurea Lambertia formosa (-) Lomatia siiaifolia Stenocarpus angusifolia (-)

Rhizophoraceae Bruguiera gymnorrhiza Ceriops tagal Rhizophora stylosa

LIVING

WITH

THE

PINE

SHIRE

1m 1m

srr srr

Coast Canthium Large-leaf Canthium

ENVIRONMENT

1m 1m

Lm St Lm St Lm St

1m 1m 1m

1m 1m

1m 1m 1m

S S

srr srr srr

S S S S S S S S S S S S

S S S

H H

V V

V S S

1m 1m 1m 1m

Fire Retardance

Pink Raspberry Native Raspberry

RIVERS

Stender Jasmine Netted Mock Olive Veined Mock Olive

Oleaceae Jasminum simplicifolium Notelaea ovata Notelaea venosa

Rosaceae Rubus parvifolia Rubus rosifolius Rubiaceae Canthium coprosmoides Canthium lamproph yllum

Native Bougainvillia

Nyctaginaceae Pisonia aculeata

srr

Rib-fruit Malletwood Smooth Scrub Turpentine S Native Guava S Powder-puff Lilly Pilly S

Rhodamnia dumicola Rhodamnia maidenii (-) Rhodomyrtus psidioides Syzygium wilsoni (-)

Form

Common Name

Scientific Name

APPENDICES

Us OaSa Us Sa

Oa Us Sa

Sa/Oil

Oa Coastal Oa Coastal Oa Coastal

Oa Pf Oa Pf Oa Pf Oa Pf Oa Pf Oa Pf Oa Pf Oa Pf Oa Pf Oa Pf Oa Pf Oa Pi

Us Sa Us Sa Us/Wb

Us Sa Us Sa

Us Oa Sli Us Oa Sli

Us Sa Us Sa Us Sa

Us Sa

Us Sa Us Sa Us Sa Us Sa

Comments

Clausena FingerLime Native Murraya Phebalium

Yellow Elderben'y

Rutaceae Clausena brevistyla (- ) Microcitrus australasica (-) Murraya ovatifoliolata (-) Phebalium woombye (-) Sambucaceae Sambucus australasica

Symplocaceae Symplocus baeuerlenii

bidwillii fraserii

(-)

Shrubby Hazelwood

Little Kurrajong Scrub Kurrajong

Corkwood Kangaroo Apple Furry Nightshade Star Nightshade

Solanaceae Duboisia myoporoides Solanum aviculare Solanum densevestitum (-) Solanum stelligerum (-) Sterculiaceae Brachychiton Commersonia

Native Spinach

Tetragoniaceae Tetragonia tetragonioides

Yellow Plum wood

Koala bells

myrsinoides

Scrophulariaceae Artenema fimbriatum

Sapotaceae Planchonella

Sapindaceae Alectryon coriaceus (-) Beach Bird 's Eye Alytera micraphylla (-) Dwarf Coogara Cupaniopsis newmanii (-) Long-leafTuckeroo Cupaniopsis serrata Rusty Tuckeroo Cupaniopsis wadsworthii (-) DwarfTuckeroo Harpullia alata (-) Wing-leaf Tulip Mischocarpus sundaicus Red Pear-fruit

Small-leafCantlUum Brown Coffee wood Veiny Morinda Sweet Morinda Pavetta Smooth Psychotria Hairy Psychotria Small Psychotria Native Gardenia Narrow-leaf Gardenia

Common Name

Canthium microphyllum Jxora bleckleri Morinda acutifolia Morinda jasminoides Pavetla australiensis Psychotria daphnoides Psychotria loniceraides P:;ychotria simmondsiana Randia benthamiana Randia chartacea

--Scientific Name

S S

S S S

FIRE

srr

HGc

srr

S S T

srr

S T

srr

S S

RETARDANT

1m 1m

1m 1m 1m 1m

St Sc

1m 1m 1m 1m 1m 1m 1m

1m 1m 1m 1m

1m 1m 1m 1m 1m 1m l.m l.m l.m

V V S S S S S S

srr

NATIVE

Fire Retardance

Form

PLANTS

Us Sa

Us S" 011 Us Sa 011

Us Sa Us Sa Oa Us Sa Us Sa

Us Sa

Wb Oa Us Sa Us Sa Oa Us Sa Oa Us Sa Us Sa Us Sa

Us Sa

Us Sa Us Sa Us Sa Oa

Us Sa Us Sa Us Sa Us Sa Us Sa Us Sa Us Sa Us Sa Us Sa Us Sa

Comments

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australis geminata mabacea (-)

mac!eayanus nitidissima

vespertilio

bivalvis

(-)

RIVERS

Rubiaceae

Buckinghamia celsissima Grevillea helmsiae (-) Hicksbeachia pinnatifolia Lomatia arborescens (-) Macadamia integl'ifolia Macadamia ternifolia Macadamia tetraphylla Triunia youngiana

Proteaceae

Hymenosporum jlavum Pittosporum undulatum

Pittosporaceae

johnsonii longifolia microcarpa

LIVING

WITH

THE

Ficus col'onata Ficus ji·asel'i Ficus opposita Streblus bl'unonianus (5. pendulinus)

Moraceae

PINE

Whalebone Tree

T T T

SHIRE

Us/Wb Us/Wb Us/Wb Us/Wb

SIT

Wb/Pf Wb/Pf Wb/Pf Wb/pf Us/Wb

Sa Oa

1m 1m 1m

1m 1m

1m 1m I.rn

T T T

Creek Sandpaper Fig A Sandpaper Fig A Sandpaper Fig

Hickory Wattle Light Wood Blackwood Wattle Snow wood

ENVIRONMENT

Acacia aulacocarpa Acacia implexa Acacia melanoxylon Acacia cincinnata Paral'chidendron pl'uinosum

Mimosaceae

Tape Vine

connatus Alectryon subcinereus Alectl'yon subdentalus Alectryon tomentosus Arytera distylis

Alectl'yon

impelforata pauciflora australis

glycinoides

Sapindaceae

Acl'onychia Acronychia Microcitrus

Rutaceae

Clematis

Rununculaceae

val'.

Oleaceae Notelaea Notelaea Notelaea

Stephania japonica discolor

val'iabilis

acuminatum

Muttonwood

Coast Boobialla

CommonName

SIT

Form

Wild Quince Holly-leafBird's Eye Hairy Bird's Eye Twin-leafCoogera

Alectryon

Coast Aspen Soft Acronychia Round Lime

Headache Vine

Coelospennum Golden Ash

(-) Red Boppel Nut Tree Lomatia Queensland Nut Maroochy Nut Rough Shell Bush Nut Spice Bush

(-) Ivory Curl Flower

Native Frangipani Mock Orange

Veinless Mock Olive Large Mock Olive Velvet Mock Olive

T T T T

FIRE

SIT SIT

V T

T T T T

SIT

T T T

T T

SIT SIT SIT

Acmena smithii (small varieties) CreekLiIlyPilly T Decaspermum humile Silky MYltle SIT Metrosideros queenslandica (-)pink Myrtle T Rhodamnia rubescens Brown Malletwood T Syzygium hodgkinsonia (-) Smooth-bark Rose Apple T

Myrtaceae

Rapanea

Myrsinaceae

Myoporum

Myoporaceae

Scientific Name

Menispermaceae

Native Witch-Hazel

Us/Wb Us

1m 1m

SIT

Hairy Brown Laurel

Wb Wb Wb Wb

Ad De

Us Us Us Us

Us Us

Us/Wb Us/Wb Us

Comments

1m 1m

1m 1m 1m 1m

1m 1m

1m 1m 1m

FireRetardance

T T T T

SIT SIT SIT

T T

T T T

Form

Crow's Apple Scentless Rosewood

Yellow Laurel Thick -leaf Laurel Boonah Laurel Brown Laurel

Cudgerie

Bat's Wing Coral Tree

Brittlewood Thick-leaved Croton Queensland Cascarilla White Croton

Queensland Laurel Canary Beech

BlackPlum Scaly Ebony Red-fruited Ebony

Common Name

Coelospermum paniculatum Hodgkinsonia ovatiflora

Owenia venosa Synoum glandulosum Tul'raea pubescens (T bl'ownii)

Meliaceae

Cryptocarya bidwilli Cryptocarya meisneriana Cryptocarya sclerophylla Cryptocarya triplinervis Cl'yptocal'ya tl'iplinervis var. pubens

Lauraceae

Hernandia

Hernandiaceae

El'ythl'ina

Fabaceae

Claoxylon australe Croton achronychioides Croton insularis Croton stigmatosus

Euphorbiaceae

Anoptel'us Polyalthia

Escalloniaceae

Diospyl'os Diospyl'os Diospyros

Ebenaceae

Scientific Name

APPENDICES

RETAliDANT

lm 1m lm

1m 1m

I.rn

1m 1m

1m I.rn

1m 1m I.rn

1m 1m

1m I.rn

1m 1m 1m 1m 1m

NA liVE

FireRetardance

I'LANTS

263

WI1 SlllW/l1 firsl WI) WI1 Wh Wh

U~/Wb Us Us

Sa Us/Wb

Us Pf Us Ad Pf Us Pf Wb Wb Wb Us

Us Ad Us/Wb

Us Us/Wb Us/Wb

Us/Wb Us Us Us/Wb Us

Wb Oa

Comments

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Rose Tamarind Pitted Coogera Small-leafTuckeroo Wedge-leaf Tuckeroo Boonab Tuckeroo Beetroot White Tamarind Wild Quince Fine-leafTuckeroo Red Pear-fruit Scrub Teak

Thin-leaf Plum Small-leaf Plum

Arytera divaricata Arytera foveolata Cupaniopsis parvifolia Cupaniopsis shirleyana (-) Cupaniopsis lomentella (-) Elattostachys nervosa Elattostachys xylocalpa Guioa semiglauca Lepiderema pulchella (-) Mischocarpus australis Toechima tenax

Sapotaceae Planchpnella Planchonella

Plants for Large Gardens,

tF tF tF

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Arecaceae (Palmae) Calamus muelleri

Lawyer Cane Vine

Brown or Plum Pine

Podocarpaceae Podocarpus elalus

MONOCOTYLEDONS

QldKauri Bunya Pine Hoop Pine

Common Name

Araucariaceae Agathis rohusta (-) Araucaria hidwillii (-) Araucaria cunninghamii

GYMNOSPERMS

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The following plants can be used in addition to the lists of plants for small and medium gardens.

Fire-Retardant Farms

Cyatheaceae Cyathea australis Cyathea cooperi Cyathea leichhardtiana

Rough Tree Fern CommonTree Fern Prickly Tree Fern

Buff Hazelwood

Symplocaceae Symplocus thwaitesii

PTERIDOPHYTES

Native Plum

Simaroubaceae Guiltoylia monostylis

chartacea cotinifolia

Common Name

Scientitic Name

A P P END

Atherospermataceae Daphnandra micrantha

Socketwood

Common Milk Vine

Pencil Cedar

Polyscias murrayi

Asclepiadaceae Marsdenia rostrata

CLimbing Panax Celerywood

A.-aliaceae Cephalaralia cephalohotrys Polyscias elegans

Lawyer Cane

QuinineTree Merangarra Southern Melodinus Gargaloo Furry Silkpod Northern Silkpod Monkey Vine Monkey Rope VelvetSilkood Pointed Silkpod

Apocynaceae Alstonia constricta Melodinus acutiflorus Melodinus australis Parsonsia eucalyptophylla Parsonsia fulva Parsonsia lanceolata Parsonsia latifolia Parsonsia straminea Parsonsia velutina Parsonsia ventricosa Arecaceae Calamus muelleri

Zig-Zag Vine

Ribbonwood Deep Yellowwood

Annonaceae Melodorum leichhardtii (Rauwenhoffia I.)

Anacardiaceae Euroschinus falcata Rhodosphaera rhodanthema

DICOTYLEDONS

White Supplejack Supplejack Prickly Supplejack Hairy Supplejack

Climbing Pandanus Climbing Pand,llius

Pandanaceae Freycinetlia excelsa Freycinettia scandens Smilacaceae Ripogonum alhum Ripogonum hrevifolium Ripogonum discolor Ripogonum elseyanum

SuppJejack

Common Name

Flagellariaceae Flagellaria indica

Scienlilic Name

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Red Bean Hairy Rosewood White Cedar Onion Cedar Red Cedar

Wild Grape Pearl Vine Prickly Snake Vine Snake Vine Arrow-head Vine

Hickory Wattle Marblewood Brigalow Wattle Blackwood Lace Flower

Anchor Vine

Dysoxylum mollissimum ssp. molle (D. muelleri) Dysoxylum rufum Melia azedarach owenia cepiodora Toona australis

Menispermaceae Legnephora moorei Sarcopetalum harveyanum Stephania aculeata Tinospora smilacina Tinospora tinosporoides

Mimosaceae Acacia aulacocarpa val'. aulacocarpa Acacia bakeri Acacia harpophylla (-) Acacia melanoxylon Archidendron grandiflorum

Monimiaceae Palmeria scandens

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Blush Satinash

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Myrtaceae Acmena hemilampra Acmena ingens (A. brachyandra) Acmena smithii Lophostemon confertus Syncarpia glomulifera Syzygium australe Syzygium corynanthum Syzygium crebrinerve Syzygium moorei (-)

Moraceae Moreton Bay Fig Ficus macrophylla Small-leafed Fig Ficus oMiqua Rock Fig Ficus platypoda Ficus superba Val: henneana Deciduous Fig Ficus virens val'. sublanceolataWhite Fig Nipple Fig Ficus watkinsiana Maclura cochinchinensis Cockspur Thorn (Cudrania c.) BumyVine Malaisia scandens

Common Name

Scientific Name

APPENDICES

Hollywood

Pittosporaceae Pittosporum rhombifolium

MoluccaBrarnble

WhiteLiUy Pilly Corky Acronychia Bauerel1a

Rosaceae Rubus moluccanus Rutaceae ACI-onychia oblongifolia Acronychia suberosa Sarcomelicope simplicifolia

Sapindaceae Alectryon reticulatus Alectryon Arytera lautererana Corduroy Tamarind Atalaya multijlora Broad-leaf Whitewood Atalaya salicijolia (A. virens) Scrub Whitewood Castanospora aphanandi (-) Brown Tamarind Cupaniopsis anacardioides Tuckeroo Cupaniopsis flagellijormis (-) Brown Tuckeroo Diploglottis campbellii (-) Small-leaf Tamarind Diploglottis cunninghamii Native Tamarind Harpullia hi/Iii Blunt-leaf Tulip Harpullia pendula Tulipwood

Yellow Ash

Red Ash Pink Ash

Old Man's Beard

Rhamnaceae Alphitonia excelsa Alphitonia petrei Emmenosperma alphitonioides

Rannnculaceae Clematis aristata

Scrub Beefwood Wheel of Fire Tree

Ball Nut Hill's Silky Oak Silky Oak Smooth Helicia Queensland Nut Maroochy Nut Rough-shell Bush Nut Pink Silky Oak Satin Oak

Native Pepper Vine

Piperaceae Piper novae-hollandiae

Proteaceae Floydia praealta Grevillea hilliana (-) Grevillea robusta Helicia glabriflora Macadamia integrifolia Macadamia ternifolia Macadamia tetraphylla (-) oriocallis pinnata (-) oriocallis wickhamii (-) (Alloxylon flammeum) Stenoca'1JUs salignus (-) Stenocarpus sinuatus

Native Olive

Common Name

Ofeaceae Olea paniculata

--Scientific Name

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Ivorywood

Black Booyong Brown Tulip Oak Flame Tree Lace Bark Kurrajong Qld BottJetree Ormeau BottJetree Brown Kurrajong Peanut Tree

White Hazelwood

Native Elm Investigator

Giant Stinging Tree Mulberry Stinger

Siphonodonlaceae Siphonodon australis

Sterculiaceae Argyrodendron actinophyllum Argyrodendron trifoliolatum Brachychiton acerifolius Brachychiton discolor Brachychiton populneus rupestris (-) Brachychiton sp. (-) Brachychiton Commersonia hartramia Sterculia quadrifida

Symplocaceae stawelli Symplocos

Ulmaceae Aphananthe philippinensis Celtis paniculata

Urticaceae Dendrocnide Dendrocnide

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PINE

Kangaroo Vine Five-leafWatervine Long-leaf Watervine Shining Grape

Vitaceae Cissus antarctica Cissus hypoglauca Cissus sterculiifolia Tetrastigma nitens

LIVING

White Beech Lignum-vitae

Verbenaceae Gmelina leichhardtii Premna lignum-vitae

excelsa photinophylla

WhiteSiris Native Plum

Simaroubaceae Ailanthus triphysa Guilfoylia monostylis

Tree

Brown Pearwood Rusty Plum Black Apple Blush Coondoo Yellow Boxwood

V V V V

T T

T T T T T T T T T

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T T T T T

T T T T T T

Form

RIVERS

Foam Bark Tree Veiny Pear-fruit Yellow Pear-fruit (-) Twin-leaf Tuckeroo Corduroy Blunt-leaf Steel wood

Common Name

Sapolaceae Amorphospermum antilogum Amorphospermum whitei (-) Planchonella australis Planchonella laurifolia (-) Planchonella pohlmaniana

Jagera pseudorhus Mischocarpus anodontus MischocOlpus pyriformis Rhysotoechia hifoliolata Sarcopteryx stipata Toechima dasyrrhache

Scientific Name

APPENDICES

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Appendix 2

Fire Hydrant and Vehicle Access Guidelines for Residential, Commercial and Industrial Lots Source: Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (2015)

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Table of Contents 1.

Scope..............................................................................................................................3

2. Introduction ....................................................................................................................3 3.

Where Do These Guidelines Apply? .................................................................................3

4. Water Supply Specification..............................................................................................4 Figure 1 – Reticulated Hydrant System...........................................................................................4 Figure 2 – Use of Hydrant System..................................................................................................4 Figure 3 – Hydrant Markers...........................................................................................................5 Figure 4 – Hydrant marker posts...................................................................................................5 Figure 5 – Location of cats eyes on a sealed roadway.....................................................................5 Figure 6 – Hydrant System design to minimum standards..............................................................6

Vehicle Access Requirements.......................................................................................... 6 Figure 7 – Vehicle Turning Provisions............................................................................................7

Glossary of Terms In this document, the terms are limited to the meanings described below. Building:

A building is a fixed structure that is wholly or partly enclosed by walls or is roofed.

Structure:

For this document refer to definition of a Building.

Fire Appliance:

A vehicle used to combat a fire. A typical fire appliance (a pumper) is approximately 2.5m wide, 7.7m long and it is typically used in urban residential areas. Further specifications of fire appliances and larger appliances are available from the QFES if design solutions are required for specific situations.

Hydrant:

An assembly installed on a branch from a water pipeline, which provides a valved outlet to permit a supply of water to be taken from the pipeline for fire fighting. These include above and below ground hydrants.

QFES:

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.

Material Change of Use:

As per the Sustainable Planning Act 2009

Reconfiguration of a Lot:

As per the Sustainable Planning Act 2009

Reticulated Water Supply:

Is a permanent infrastructure provided to deliver treated water to lots from an Urban Utility Authority through a system of pipes, mains, control valves etc. for household or industrial use. It will supply uninterrupted water at a positive pressure for fire fighting purposes.

Road or Carriageway:

Construction which is specifically designed for all vehicle travel (may or may not include a sealed top surface layer).

A Constructed Road:

For the purpose of defining widths, includes the part of the road reserve set aside for traffic and also includes roll-over kerbs but does not include the remaining part of the road reserve.

Trafficable Width:

Refers to that width of the constructed road that is unimpeded by encroachments such as street furniture or landscaping, and is available for free movement of fire appliances. © State of Queensland (Queensland Fire and Emergency Services) 2015

The Queensland Government, acting through the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, supports and encourages the dissemination and exchange of publicly funded information and endorses the use of the Australian Governments Open Access and Licensing Framework (AusGOAL). All Queensland Fire and Emergency Services material in this document – except the QPS logo, any material protected by a trademark, and unless otherwise noted – is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. The Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has undertaken reasonable enquiries to identify material owned by third parties and secure permission for its reproduction. Permission may need to be obtained from third parties to re-use their material. Written requests relating to the copyright in this document should be addressed to: Intellectual Property Coordinator Information Management, Ministerial and Executive Services Public Safety Business Agency GPO Box 9879, Brisbane 4001 EM: PSBA.Copyright@PSBA.qld.gov.au Public Safety Business Agency working in partnership with the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.

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Scope For applications seeking development approval for material change of use or reconfiguring a lot for the purpose of building, where streets and common access ways are proposed regardless of building classification. Where reticulated hydrant systems and vehicle access are not currently required under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (SPA), the Building Act 1975 or Building Code of Australia (BCA) the measures in this document should be adopted. Australian Standard (AS) 2419.1 2005 Appendix B is a minimum standard of design and performance for the State of Queensland. In a Local Government Authority where a local Water Authority specifies a design and performance criteria above the requirements of AS 2419.1 2005 Appendix B, the Local Water Authority requirements will be adopted. For the installed reticulated hydrant systems the minimum water flow rate and pressure is to be 10 L/S @ 200 Kpa as per AS 2419.1 2005 Table 2.2. In a Local Government Authority where a local Water Authority specifies a flow rate and pressure above the requirements of AS 2419.1 2005 Table 2.2, the Local Water Authority requirements will be adopted. For fire appliance access, a minimum width and height clearance for roadways is required. Constructed roads must comply with Government legislation such as the “Road Planning and Design Manual”.

2. Introduction The Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is the primary provider of fire and rescue services throughout Queensland. The QFES is responsible for community safety, the protection of people, property and the environment from fire and chemical incidents and, in conjunction with other agencies, the rescue of people trapped in vehicles, buildings and other emergency situations. The loss of life and property damage by fire in residential, commercial and industrial premises is a major concern to the QFES, and for this reason, these lot reconfigurations need to be designed to provide ready access for fire appliances, whilst providing a fire fighting water supply from a Hydrant System. Water supply and access requirements for material change of use or reconfiguring a lot within this document are a planning tool and advice for building and developer applicants, it is not the intent of this document for land development applications to be referred to the QFES. They outline fire safety requirements to enable the QFES to efficiently manage fire incidents. This document reflects Queensland Government policy of promoting sustainable development that achieves economic, social and environmental objectives, including safety. The provisions are flexible allowing planners and designers to economically achieve safety objectives without compromising aesthetics or amenity.

3. Where Do These Guidelines Apply? These guidelines apply to all material change of use or reconfiguration of a lot that will include streets and common access ways within a common private title in areas serviced by reticulated water within Queensland, for residential buildings, both attached and detached commercial or industrial buildings that are not covered in other legislation or planning provisions. For example, this would apply to planned townships or reconfigurations regardless of current fire service

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4. Water Supply Specification Installed reticulated hydrant systems are to be located on roadways or access ways for all material change of use and reconfigured lots for fire fighting purposes as per AS 2419.1 2005 Appendix B that provides a minimum standard for hydrant intervals. In a Local Government Authority where a Local Water Authority specifies a design and performance criteria above the requirements of AS 2419.1 2005 Appendix B, the Local Water Authority requirements will be adopted. For the installed reticulated hydrant systems the minimum water flow rate and pressure is to be 10 L/S @ 200 Kpa as per AS 2419.1 2005 Table 2.2. In a Local Government Authority where a local Water Authority specifies a flow rate and pressure above the requirements of AS 2419.1 2005 Table 2.2, the Local Water Authority requirements will be adopted.

4.1 Hydrant Provision: Hydrant Provision Expectation Acceptable Outcomes Where reticulated water is Hydrants above or below ground should be provided and maintained to available, operable hydrants the minimum required performance standard as per AS 2419.1 2005. are to be provided. Rationale: Firefighters use water as a prime extinguishing medium for structure fires. Reticulated water mains have hydrants placed at regular intervals to enable firefighters to connect into the reticulated system. The water is pressurised by pumps in the fire appliance and delivered via hoses to the fire. Figure 1 illustrates hydrant locations on reticulated water mains.

Figure 1 – Reticulated Hydrant System

Figure 2 – Use of Hydrant System

4.2 Hydrant Markers Hydrant Markers Expectation Acceptable Outcomes Hydrants are suitably Blue cats eyes are preferred for sealed roads. Marker posts at the fence identified so that firefighters line should be used to identify hydrants where there is an unsealed can locate them at all hours. road as road (HR) or path (HP) hydrants. The Figures 3-6 are examples of marker locations.

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Rationale: Firefighters need to quickly locate water supplies in emergencies. Hydrant indicators need to be visually identifiable from both directions by the approaching fire appliance crews and must identify the location of the hydrant.

Figure 3 – Hydrant Markers

Figure 5 – Marker/directional arrow spacing detail

INDICATOR PLATES • 254 x 76 aluminium indicator plate. • Fix top and bottom with galvanised clouts. • HP indicates hydrant located in footpath. • HR indicate hyrdant located in road carriageway.

Figure 4 – Hydrant marker posts

Figure 6 – Location of cats eyes on a sealed roadway

4.3 Hydrant Location Expectation Hydrants are located in positions that will enable firefighters to access water safely, effectively and efficiently.

Hydrant Location Acceptable Outcomes Residential Streets and Accessways Above or below ground fire hydrants should be provided at not more than 120m intervals along residential streets and at each street intersection. Above ground fire hydrants may be single outlet. Commercial and Industrial Streets and Accessways Within streets serving commercial properties such as factories, warehouses and offices, above or below ground fire hydrants should be provided at not more than 90 m intervals and at each street intersection. Above ground fire hydrants should have dual valved outlets.

Rationale: Upon arriving at a structure fire, firefighters site the fire appliance with considerations to safety, access to the fire, other responding appliances and accessible water supply for fire fighting purposes. Firefighters have an expectation that fire hydrants will be located on reticulated water systems no more than 120 metres apart as per AS 2419.1 2005, Appendix B. QFES equipment, procedures and the training of personnel is based on this preferred standard of fire hydrant placement and associated access requirements.

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Note: Hydrants should be located at each intersection. With this in mind hydrant interval distances should not exceed 120 metres. Figure 6 – Hydrant System design to minimum standards

5. Vehicle Access Requirements Fire service vehicular access is to enable the service to intervene to fight the fire, assist with evacuation and stop the spread of fire to another building. A minimum roadway clearance of 3.5m wide by 4.8m high is required for a fire appliance. Constructed roads must comply with Government legislation as specified in the “Road Planning and Design Manual”.

5.1 Road Width and Height Performance Outcomes Roads are wide enough for fire appliances to gain access to a safe working area close to dwellings and water supplies whether or not on-street parking spaces are occupied.

Road Width and Height QFES Acceptable Outcomes Constructed roads must be as specified in the “Road Planning and Design Manual”.

Rationale: Fire appliances often used in residential areas are typically 2.5 m wide and 7.7m long. The road width must allow room for safe passage of a fire appliance with additional margins for human error and safe clearances.

5.2 Road Construction Road Construction Performance Outcomes QFES Acceptable Outcomes Roads must be constructed Roads must be constructed to a standard so that they are accessible in to facilitate the safe passage all weather conditions and capable of accommodating a vehicle of 15 of a laden fire appliance in tonnes for the trafficable road width as specified in the “Road Planning all weather conditions. and Design Manual”. Rationale: Roads must be trafficable in all weather conditions. Most appliances in residential areas currently weigh less than 13 tonnes.

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5.3 Road Grades Road Grades Performance Outcomes QFES Acceptable Outcomes Grades of roads must The average grades, dips, and exit angles must be addressed as facilitate the safe passage of specified in the “Road Planning and Design Manual”. fire appliances. Rationale: Steep slopes affect the free movement of appliances and hinder safe fire fighting. Severe short dips may limit access due to the overhang of the body from the wheels.

5.4 Turning Bays Turning Bays Performance Outcomes QFES Acceptable Outcomes Provision is made for fire Constructed roads more than 60m in length from the nearest appliances to turn at the end intersection must have a turning circle with a minimum radius of 8m of dead end roads. (including roll-over kerbs if they are provided). Other solutions using T or Y heads of specified dimensions are also appropriate. See figure 2 in the “Road Planning and Design Manual” . Rationale: It is dangerous for emergency vehicles to be required to reverse along roads for excessive distances in urban areas. Turning is normally carried out after the incident is under control when emergency movement is not required. Even then, large appliances reversing in residential areas create safety concerns. Fire appliances occasionally need to seek an alternative route necessitating a 180 degree turn in emergency conditions. Using a three point turn, fire appliances require a turning circle radius of 8m to turn safely. Alternative designs using specified T or Y heads are also appropriate. This area needs to be clear of obstructions. Turning Examples

Figure 7 – Vehicle Turning Provisions

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Disclaimer Any representation, statement, opinion or advice expressed or implied in this publication is made in good faith but on the basis that the State of Queensland, its agents and employees are not liable (whether by reason of negligence, lack of care or otherwise) to any person for damage or loss whatsoever which has occurred or may occur in relation to that person taking or not taking (as the case may be) action in respect of any representation, statement, opinion or advice referred to above.

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Appendix 3

Bushfire Survival Plan Guideline / Template Source: Queensland Fire and Emergency Services

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Bushfire Survival Plan Tomorrow’s Queensland: strong, green, smart, healthy and fair

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You must PREPARE  ACT  SURVIVE  Your main priority is to ensure that you and your family are safe. During a bushfire you and your family’s survival and safety depend on your preparations, and the decisions you make. The lives of you and your family are more important than any building. Whether your plan is to leave early or stay, you must prepare your home and property to increase their level of resilience and your chances of survival.

Bushfires in Queensland The fire season in Queensland normally commences in the far north of the state in July and progresses through to southern areas as spring approaches. The fire season can extend through to February in southern and far south-western Queensland. These time frames can vary significantly from year to year, depending on the fuel loads, long-term climate and short-term weather conditions in each area. There are four key considerations for dealing with bushfire:

The safety of you and your family.

The resilience of your property.

The protection of irreplaceable valuables and important documents.

The maintenance of adequate levels of insurance.

This document will provide you with information about the things you need to consider to prepare yourself and your home for the bushfire season, and how to make your own personal Bushfire Survival Plan.

Understand your risk The first step in planning to survive a bushfire is to understand your own level of risk. By understanding your own level of risk you will be able to make informed decisions that are right for you and your family. Included with this Bushfire Survival Plan is a selfassessment tool that will enable you to assess the risk level associated with your property. If you are still unsure of your level of risk or require assistance contact your local fire station for more information. To book a Bushfire Safety presentation call 1300 369 003.

Fire danger ratings The increased frequency of extreme bushfires in Australia in the last 10 years and the recent experience of the Black Saturday fires in Victoria have encouraged fire services throughout Australia to introduce new levels of Fire Danger Rating (FDR). A lift-out chart of the FDR system is contained within this document. Display it in a prominent place in your home or keep it with your Bushfire Survival Plan.

It is your responsibility to prepare yourself, your family and your home for the threat of bushfire.

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Leaving late can be a deadly option. If you are in any doubt, make the decision to LEAVE EARLY.

Catastrophic fire danger rating The highest level is catastrophic. On a day of catastrophic FDR leaving early is the only option to ensure your survival. You must relocate early to a safer location, hours or the day before a fire occurs. Under no circumstances will it be safe to stay with your property.

Extreme fire danger rating The second highest level is extreme. Should a fire occur in your area on a day of extreme FDR leaving early will always be the only option. Staying can only be considered for homes that:

Have been designed and constructed specifically to address the threat of bushfire.

Have been maintained to those levels and are currently well prepared.

Can be actively defended by people with the skills, knowledge and confidence to implement a well-rehearsed Bushfire Survival Plan.

On days of catastrophic or extreme FDR:

Fires are likely to be uncontrollable, unpredictable and very fast moving with highly aggressive flames extending high above tree tops and buildings. Thousands of embers may be violently blown into and around homes causing other fires to start rapidly and spread quickly up to 20 kilometres ahead of the main fire.

What will you do? At all times you need to PREPARE ACT SURVIVE 

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When the fire danger rating is ‘catastrophic’ leaving early is the safest option. When the fire danger rating is lower than ‘catastrophic’, one of the most important decisions you need to make is whether you will leave early or stay with a well prepared property. This decision is the basis of your Bushfire Survival Plan. The following questions may help you make the right decision for whether you will leave early or stay:

Do you need to consider family members who are young, elderly or infirm?

Are you physically and emotionally prepared to stay with your property?

Do you have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to stay with your property?

Is your home adequately constructed, maintained and prepared to withstand the impact of a fire? In other words, is your home prepared to withstand the impact of a bushfire?

Fire can threaten suddenly, without warning, and the heat and wind will make it difficult to see, hear and breathe as the fire approaches.

People in the path of such fires will almost certainly be injured or die and a significant number of homes and businesses will be destroyed or damaged.

Do you have well-maintained resources and equipment to fight fire, and do you know how to use them?

Even well-prepared and constructed homes will not be safe.

Do you have appropriate protective clothing to fight a fire?

What will you do if a rapid onset fire leaves you with no time to leave? Where will you shelter?

Expect power, water and phone networks to fail as severe winds bring down trees, power lines and blow roofs off buildings well ahead of the fire.

It is vital that you understand on these days that your survival will depend solely on how well you have prepared and how decisively you act.

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In making your decision to stay, here are a few things you need to consider.

Is your property able to withstand the impact of a bushfire?

Are you physically and emotionally prepared to stay with your property?

Do you have well-maintained resources and equipment and do you know how to use them?

Do you have appropriate protective clothing?

Will your bushfire survival plan need to be different for weekdays, weekends or if someone is sick at home?

Do you have a contingency plan?

Leave early If you plan to leave early then you must leave your home well before a bushfire threatens and travelling by road becomes hazardous. Your leave early preparations include: Step 1: Preparation – your property should be well prepared for bushfire even if you intend to leave early. Step 2: What you will do – make your Bushfire Survival Plan in accordance with your decision to leave early. Step 3: Make a contingency plan – the FDR, the preparedness of your home, a change in household circumstances, a change in your physical preparedness or unexpected visitors are some things that may require you to reconsider your Bushfire Survival Plan.

Planning to stay Planning is critical to successfully staying with your home may involve the risk of psychological trauma, injury or death.

Preparing your Bushfire Survival Plan Preparation is the key to survival. Being involved in a fire will be one of the most traumatic experiences of your life.

Prepare yourself – you need to be both mentally and physically prepared to carry out your Bushfire Survival Plan.

Prepare your Bushfire Survival Plan.

Prepare your Bushfire Survival Kit.

Prepare your Bushfire Relocation Kit.

Prepare your property.

When writing your plan you need to consider:

Have you made the right choice: to leave early or stay?

Step 1: Preparation – your property must be able to withstand the impact of bushfire and well prepared to shelter you and your family.

Have you discussed your choice with your family, friends and neighbours?

Step 2: What you will do – make your Bushfire Survival Plan in accordance with your decision to stay.

Who will take charge and lead other family members by carefully communicating the various tasks set out in the plan?

If you have chosen to stay what will you do to protect your property when the fire arrives?

What will you put in your Bushfire Survival Kit and where will you store it?

Do your friends, family and neighbours know the details of your plan?

Step 3: Make a contingency plan – the FDR, the preparedness of your home, a change in household circumstances, a change in your physical preparedness or unexpected visitors are some things that may require you to reconsider your Bushfire Survival Plan.

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What will you do if your Bushfire Survival Plan fails?

Move any stock to fully grazed paddocks.

Do you have an alternative option or contingency plan if your plan fails?

Move cars to a safe location.

Do you have a Neighbourhood Safer Place (NSP) you can go to as a last resort? For more information on NSPs see www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au.

Remove garden furniture, doormats and other items.

Close windows and doors and shut blinds.

Take down curtains and move furniture away from windows.

Seal gaps under doors and window screens with wet towels.

Is it safe to travel there?

If your decision is to leave early, you must include the following information or action items in your Bushfire Survival Plan:

Monitor media outlets – radio, TV, mobile phone and internet for bushfire alerts.

Place pets inside, restrain them, and provide water.

Block downpipes and fill gutters with water.

When will you leave?

What will be your trigger for action?

Wet down the sides of buildings facing the approaching fire front.

Will your plan be different for weekdays, weekends, or if someone is at home sick or injured?

Wet down decks and verandas.

Wet down fine fuels close to buildings.

What will you take with you (Relocation Kit)?

Turn on sprinklers in garden before bushfire arrives.

Where will you and your family go when you leave early?

Fill containers with water; bath, sinks, buckets, wheelie bins, etc.

What route will you take to get there?

What will you do with your pets?

Have ladders ready for roof space access (inside) and against roof (outside).

What will you do if there are consecutive or multiple ‘catastrophic’ or extreme fire danger days?

Have generator or petrol pump ready.

Start checking and patrolling for embers outside.

Will you go into work on days when the FDR is in the upper levels?

Will you send your children to school when the FDR is in the upper levels?

Will all members of your household leave early?

What will you do to prepare your property?

What is your contingency plan in the event that it is unsafe to leave?

When the fire front arrives:

Take all fire fighting equipment inside such as hoses and pumps as they may melt during the fire.

Go inside and shelter away from the fire front.

Patrol the inside of your home, including the ceiling space, for embers or small fires that may start.

Drinks lots of water.

Check family and pets.

If your decision is to stay you must include the following information or actions items in your Bushfire Survival Plan:

After the fire front has passed:

Wear protective equipment.

Monitor media outlets – Radio, TV, mobile phone and internet.

Go outside once it is safe.

Locate your Bushfire Survival Kit.

Check for small spot fires and burning embers:

Put on protective clothing.

Remain hydrated by drinking lots of water.

inside roof space under floor boards under house space on veranda and decks

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on window ledges and door sills in roof lines and gutters garden beds and mulch wood heaps outdoor furniture sheds and carports

Continue to drink lots of water.

Stay at your property until the surrounding area is clear of fire.

Monitor media outlets – radio, TV, mobile phone and internet.

You need to be both mentally and physically prepared to carry out your Bushfire Survival Plan There may be other actions to include, depending on your individual property and the level of bushfire risk you are exposed to. Include the whole family in creating your Bushfire Survival Plan. You and your family should be aware of the actions you will take at the various FDR levels and it is important to ensure this is incorporated into your Bushfire Survival Plan. The FDR for your area can be found on roadside signs and by visiting www.ruralfire. qld.gov.au and following the FDR link. It is important that your Bushfire Survival Plan does not rely solely on receiving an alert. Once you have completed your Bushfire Survival Plan, practise it regularly to ensure everyone involved knows exactly what to do in the event of a fire.

Preparing your Bushfire Relocation Kit It is equally important to have a relocation kit if your choice is to leave early. This kit will ensure you and your family have important items and equipment required to relocate for the time needed. For a comprehensive list of items and equipment needed in a Bushfire Relocation Kit see page 15.

Making a contingency plan No matter whether your decision is to leave early, well before a bush fire threatens or to stay you should still have a contingency plan as part of your Bushfire Survival Plan. There are many scenarios to consider, such as what you will do if a rapid onset fire starts in your local area making roads impassable or travel particularly dangerous. You should have other options if road travel is not safe.

Is your house well prepared?

Can it provide you with protection from radiant heat?

Have you identified a safer location such as an NSP?

Sheltering in a well-prepared property is far safer than being out in the open or in a vehicle

Preparing your property Preparing your Bushfire Survival Kit

An unprepared property is not only at risk itself, but may also present an increased danger for your neighbours and their homes.

It is essential that you have a Bushfire Survival Kit if your choice is to stay with your property. This kit will ensure you and your family have the important equipment you need to stay. For a comprehensive list of equipment needed in a Bushfire Survival Kit see page 14.

Planning is absolutely critical to safely staying with your home. Staying home involves the risk of psychological trauma, injury and death.

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There are a number of measures you can take to prepare your home and property for bushfire. These include several preparations you must take annually prior to the bushfire season. Your pre-season property preparations should include:

Bushfire Advice Message – a fire has started – general information to keep you up to date. Bushfire Watch and Act Message – represents a heightened level of threat. Conditions are changing, a fire is approaching; lives may come under threat. Take appropriate action.

Displaying a prominent house number.

Ensuring there is adequate access for fire trucks to your property – 4 metres wide by 4 metres high with a turn-around area. Reduce vegetation loads along the access path.

Mowing your grass regularly.

Removing excess ground fuels and combustible material (long dry grass, dead leaves and branches).

Clearing of leaves, twigs, bark and other debris from the roof and gutters.

Purchasing and testing the effectiveness of gutter plugs.

Trimming low-lying branches 2 metres from the ground surrounding your home.

When a bushfire strikes

Enclosing open areas under your decks and floors.

Installing fine steel wire mesh screens on all windows, doors, vents and weep holes.

You have made your decision to PREPARE ACT SURVIVE You have prepared your property before the fire season. You have made your Bushfire Survival Plan. You have practised your Bushfire Survival Plan.

Pointing LPG cylinder relief valves away from the house.

Conducting maintenance checks on pumps, generators and water systems.

Know the FDR for any given day.

Checking that you have sufficient personal protective clothing and equipment.

Regularly check the FDR on the Rural Fire Services website at www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au.

Relocating flammable items away from your home including woodpiles, paper, boxes, crates, hanging baskets and garden furniture.

Monitor your media outlets for warnings on bushfire activity.

Seek out information if you have to, and do not assume that you will receive a warning.

Sealing all gaps in external roof and wall cladding.

Checking that the first aid kit is fully stocked.

Leave early or stay according to your Bushfire Survival Plan.

Act decisively in accordance with your Bushfire Survival Plan.

Do not adopt the ‘wait and see’ option.

Bushfire Alerts

Bushfire Emergency Warning – is the highest level message advising of impending danger. It may be preceded with the Standard Emergency Warning Signal (SEWS).

An Emergency Warning means there is a threat to lives and protective action is required immediately.

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A bushfire is threatening? What do you do?

If you receive an emergency warning about a bushfire or other emergency, take notice as it could save your life. There are three types of alert messages to help you make the right safety choices:

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Travelling in your vehicle near a bushfire Sheltering inside a vehicle is a high-risk strategy that can result in death. Whilst sheltering inside a vehicle offers you a slightly higher chance of survival than being caught in the open, having a leave early or stay strategy is a much safer option. You should never take a journey into areas where the fire danger is catastrophic or extreme. You should consider postponing or finding alternative routes if necessary. If you can smell or see smoke in the distance it is best to u-turn and drive away from the danger. If you are caught in smoke or flames while on the road:

Neighbourhood Safer Places A Neighbourhood Safer Place (NSP) is a place of last resort for people during a bushfire. An NSP may form part of a back-up plan when:

Your Bushfire Survival Plan has failed.

Your plan was to stay but the extent of the fire means that your home cannot withstand the impact of the fire and therefore your home is not a safe place to shelter.

The fire has escalated to an extreme or catastrophic level and relocation is the safest option.

An NSP is an identified building or open space within the community that can provide a level of protection from the immediate life-threatening effects of a bushfire. NSPs still entail some risk, both in moving to them and while sheltering in them and cannot be considered completely safe.

Turn on the vehicle’s headlights and hazard warning lights.

If you need to shelter in your vehicle drive your car into a bare, clear area well away from surrounding trees, leaving lights on. Position vehicle to prevent side impact from advancing fire front.

They are a place of last resort in bushfire emergencies only. The following limitations of NSPs need to be considered within your Bushfire Survival Plan:

Close all windows and vents.

NSPs do not cater for pets.

Leave the engine running and turn off the air conditioning system.

Firefighters may not be present as they will be fighting the main fire front elsewhere.

Cover your entire body with woollen or cotton blankets to protect from radiant heat.

NSPs do not provide meals or amenities.

Take shelter below the window level.

They may not provide shelter from the elements, particularly flying embers.

Drink water frequently and stay in the vehicle until the fire front has passed.

Once the fire front has passed exit the vehicle to inspect the damage and ensure other passengers are safe.

If you are a person with special needs you should give consideration to what assistance you may require at an NSP. Although QFRS cannot guarantee an immediate presence during a bushfire, every effort will be made to provide support as soon as resources are available. If an NSP is part of your contingency plan it should not require extended travel through fire-affected areas to get there.

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FIRE DANGER RATING

CATASTROPHIC 100+ A fire with a rating of ‘catastrophic’ may be uncontrollable, unpredictable and fast moving. The flames will be higher than roof tops. Many people will be injured and many homes and businesses will be destroyed. During a ‘catastrophic’ fire, well-prepared and constructed homes will not be safe. Leaving is the only option for your survival.

EXTREME 75–99

The Fire Danger Rating (FDR) is an early indicator of potential danger and should act as your first trigger for action. The higher the rating the greater the need for you to act. The FDR is an assessment of the potential fire behaviour, the difficulty of suppressing a fire, and the potential impact on the community should a bushfire occur on a given day.

A fire with an ‘extreme’ rating may be uncontrollable, unpredictable and fast moving. The flames will be higher than roof tops. During an ‘extreme’ fire, people will be injured and homes and businesses will be destroyed. During an ‘extreme’ fire, well-prepared and wellconstructed homes may not be safe. Leaving is the only option for your survival.

SEVERE 50–74 A fire with a ‘severe’ rating may be uncontrollable and move quickly, with flames that may be higher than roof tops. A ‘severe’ fire may cause injuries and some homes or businesses will be destroyed. During a fire with a ‘severe’ rating, leaving is the safest option for your survival. Use your home as a place of safety only if it is well-prepared and well-constructed.

VERY HIGH 25–49 A Fire Danger Index (FDI) of ‘low–moderate’ means that fire will burn slowly and that it will be easily controlled, whereas a FDI in excess of ‘catastrophic 100+’ means that fire will burn so fast and so hot that it will be uncontrollable.

A fire with a ‘very high’ danger rating is a fire that can be difficult to control with flames that may burn into the tree tops. During a fire of this type some homes and businesses may be damaged or destroyed. During a fire with a ‘very high’ danger rating, you should use your home as a place of safety only if it is well prepared and well-constructed.

HIGH 12–24 A fire with a ‘high’ danger rating is a fire that can be controlled where loss of life is unlikely and damage to property will be limited. During a fire with a ‘high’ danger rating, you should know where to get more information and monitor the situation for any changes.

LOW–MODERATE 0–11 A fire with a ‘low to moderate’ rating can be easily controlled and pose little/or no risk to life or property. During a fire with a ‘low to moderate’ rating, you should know where to get more information and monitor the situation for any changes.

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BUSHFIRE SURVIVAL PLAN Complete your personalised Bushfire Survival Plan lift-out.

Personal details: Important phone numbers: 000 (Fire, Police and Ambulance) Family:

Family:

Work:

Friends:

School:

Important contact details – name and phone number: Insurer:

Policy Number:

Phone:

Electricity:

Phone:

Water:

Phone:

Gas:

Phone:

Phone Company:

Phone:

Council:

Phone:

Leave early: List all names and contact phone numbers of household members who have decided to leave early then complete Section 1. Names:

Phone:

Stay: List all names and contact phone numbers of household members who have decided to stay, then complete Section 2. Names:

Phone:

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Leave early – Section 1 Pull this Bushfire Survival Plan lift-out from this document and keep in a safe place. Leaving early will always be the safest option for you and your family. It is extremely important for you to prepare a detailed leave early plan to ensure everyone understands what to do and when. Use the boxes below to list tasks to do. When to go – Think of different triggers that will cause you and your family to leave early. Think about what you will do if you have sent the children to school that day. Think about whether or not you will have to travel from work into the fire zone.

Where to go – Identify one or more safer locations. Consider putting on personal protective clothing before you leave home.

How to get there – What roads will you take to your destination? Have an alternative route if your first choice is impassable.

What to take – Make a list of your most valuable items (e.g. insurance papers, electronic records, photo albums, passports, birth certificates and other important documents).

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Stay – Section 2 Anyone who is not going to leave early must be involved in completing this stay and defend plan to ensure they know what to do. Every stay plan will be different depending on your circumstances. Use the boxes below to list tasks to do. Before the fire approaches – Start getting yourself and your property ready for a bushfire.

As the fire approaches – Prepare for ember attack on or near your home. Remember to put on personal protective clothing.

As the fire front arrives – Stay safe by monitoring the fire from inside your home.

After the fire has passed – Patrol your property and extinguish any spot fires or burning embers. You may need to keep this up for several hours.

Everyone must have a contingency plan Have a contingency plan – what will you do if you can’t activate your Bushfire Survival Plan? Remember that leaving late can lead to loss of lives.

Know where your nearest NSP is and how to get there.

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ACTIVATING YOUR BUSHFIRE SURVIVAL PLAN Once you have prepared your Bushfire Survival Plan and completed your preparations, it is absolutely essential that you regularly practise and review your plan. This will make sure you and your family are well organised in the event of a bushfire. If a bushfire threatens the health and safety of you, your family, home or property, you should follow these steps:

Step 1 – Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan Someone must take charge and lead other family members through this emotional experience by carefully communicating the various tasks set out in the plan. Know who is going to leave early and who is going to stay.

Step 2 – Put on your personal protective clothing Every member of the family must change into their personal protective clothing, including long pants, long-sleeve-shirt and closed-in shoes.

Step 3A – Pack your vehicle and leave early

Step3B – Implement your strategy to stay and defend

If your plan is to leave early, pack all valuables in your vehicle (see Relocation Kit) and relocate to your designated safer location. Give yourself enough time to get you and your family to safety. Don’t return home until it is safe to do so.

If your plan is to stay ensure you have all the items in the Bushfire Survival Kit ready to go. This can be a dangerous option and you should be physically and mentally prepared.

Step 4 – Keep informed of bushfire activity Listen to the radio, television, internet, firefighters and/or police for information on the fire in your local area. Bushfire is dynamic and unpredictable so you need to be prepared for the unexpected. Warnings are not guaranteed so do whatever is necessary to ensure you remain safe.

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BUSHFIRE SURVIVAL KIT You need to have a Bushfire Survival Kit stored in an area of the house that is safe and easy to access. It should contain:

protective clothing mop gloves torch hoses shovel towels buckets safety goggles ladder medications bottled drinking water fire extinguishers battery operated radio spare batteries smoke mask woollen blankets first aid kit knapsack sprayer protective clothing for the whole family.

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RELOCATION KIT Write a list of all items your family will need before, during and after your relocation. The list below shows items that you might like to put in your relocation kit. protective clothing for the whole family battery operated radio and spare batteries safety goggles mobile phone and battery charger medications wallet or purse and money clothing (two sets of clothes for each family member) identity information (passports, birth certificates) bottled water (enough for each relocated family member) family and friends’ phone numbers items of high importance (e.g. family photos, valuables, important documents) blankets (natural fibres) children’s toys

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BUSHFIRE RISK SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST This basic self-assessment checklist is designed to give you a greater understanding of the bushfire risk level relevant to your property. Information provided in this assessment will assist you when completing your Bushfire Survival Plan.

Address:

Postcode:

Property Owner/Property Name:

ACCESS/EGRESS

Road/Street/Driveway PLEASE √ APPROPRIATE BOX

Clear of overhanging vegetation

Yes

Unrestricted gate access

Yes

Clear of overhead power lines

Yes

Able to reverse in

Yes

Turning/passing areas

Yes

Heavy vehicle access on cattle grid/bridge

Yes

Alternative way out

Yes

Two wheel drive access

Yes

Exterior walls – non-combustible

Yes

Roof ridge capping sealed

Yes

Eaves enclosed

Yes

Roofing gutters and valleys clear of leaf litter and fine fuels

Yes

Underfloor enclosed

Yes

Vents screened

Yes

Windows – non-combustible finishing

Yes

Deck/veranda non-combustible

Yes

Reticulated water supply

Yes

Tank supply with QFRS access – 50mm male camlock fitting so fire figthers can use water if needed

Yes No

QFRS accessible external open water supply (dam/pool)

Yes

Firefighting pump and hose connected to water supply

Yes

STRUCTURE/S

WATER SUPPLY

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Other considerations There are a range of other things to be considered regardless of your decision to leave early or stay:

Firefighting equipment such as pumps, hoses and sprinkler systems should be tested regularly and maintained in maximum operational working condition.

Firefighters may need access to your property during a bushfire so it is in your best interests to allow enough space for fire trucks (4 metres wide by 4 metres high).

Your pets, livestock and other animals require proper care and attention during fires. Consider food, medication, transportation and sleeping arrangements for your animals.

Myths versus Reality Myths

Reality

There will always be a fire truck available to fight a bushfire threatening my home.

Firefighters may be required to fight many fronts of a large fire. Fire trucks and firefighters are finite resources so it is important they are deployed in an appropriate manner to best manage the fire.

I know the back streets in town like the back of my hand so it is OK for me to leave at the last minute.

If your decision in your Bushfire Survival Plan is to leave early, then you should leave well before the fire front reaches your property. Irrespective of your local area knowledge you must stick to your plan and leave early. Leaving late can be fatal.

Someone from an emergency service will knock on my door when it is time to leave.

Emergency services personnel may not be available to alert the community by door-knocking and encouraging you to leave. You need to monitor the bushfire alerts by listening to the radio, watching TV or checking the rural fire website. You need to be ready to leave early if your life or the people in your care are at risk.

I only have to clean my gutters and mow my lawns to prepare my property for bushfire.

Fire requires fuel, heat and oxygen to occur. This means that flames or embers do not necessarily rely solely on your gutters and lawns for fuel. They might utilise overhanging trees, woodpiles, old building materials under the deck or chemicals in the garden shed to sustain them. Take the time to properly prepare your whole property, which includes yourself, your house and your land.

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My house will not burn down because there is more Most houses which burn down during bushfires than 50 metres between my home and nearby bushland. have been attacked by flying embers. Under certain conditions embers can cause ignitions up to 20kms in front of the main fire. A combination of your level of preparation and your home’s construction will determine the survivability of your home.

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LEGEND

SUNSHINE COAST REGIONAL COUNCIL

SUBJECT SITE PROPOSED LOTS

APPROVED 13 Dec 2022

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DRAINAGE RESERVE 3,200m²

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DESIGN CRITERIA MAXIMUM SITE COVER

(a) Lots 1,21,22 & 23 (b) All other Lots

- 50% - 60%

MINIMUM FRONT SETBACK

(a) Lots 14 to 20 (b) All other Lots

- 5.5m to garage door and 4m to house wall; and - As per Council Reconfiguring a Lot Code Table 9.4.4.3.3.

MINIMUM REAR SETBACK

(a) Lots 14-20 (b) Lots 1-9 (b) All other Lots

- 6.5m; - 6.0m; and - As per Council Reconfiguring a Lot Code Table 9.4.4.3.3.

MINIMUM SIDE SETBACK

(a) Lot 21 (b) Lot 23 (c) All other Lots

- 6.5m from western side boundary; - 6.0m where not nominated as built to boundary on this Plan; and - As per Council Reconfiguring a Lot Code Table 9.4.4.3.3.

MINIUM PRIVATE OPEN SPACE (a) All Lots

ABN 90 405 985 691

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ANNEXURE F BUILDING COVENANT

DEFINITIONS In this Building Covenant Building Works the construction, installation, alteration, renovation or repair of a: (1)

dwelling or other building;

(2)

fence;

(3)

retaining wall;

(4)

driveway;

(5)

landscaping between the front building line of the dwelling and the front boundary of the Land or on any footpath adjoining the Land;

(6)

external sign or hoarding;

(7)

external flood lights or spotlights; or

(8)

external fittings.

VEHICLE PARKING The Buyer must not park or place or allow to remain, any car, motorbike, truck, trailer, caravan, boat, recreational vehicle, commercial vehicle or other vehicle or object between the front building line of the dwelling and the front boundary of the Land or on any footpath adjoining the Land which the Seller considers: (1)

will cause any nuisance or annoyance in the development; or

(2)

is likely to detract from the amenity of the development.

MAINTENANCE

3.1

The Buyer must maintain the Building Works, all lawns, trees, shrubs, gardens and other landscaping (whether on the Land or on any footpath adjoining the Land) in good order and condition.

3.2

The Buyer must not: (1)

allow any material of an unsightly nature on the Land; or

(2)

install an incinerator or other article for the disposal of or storage of garbage except for a domestic rubbish bin.

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STRUCTURES

4.1

The Buyer must: (1)

construct only one dwelling on the Land;

(2)

not use, promote, advertise or permit a dwelling erected on the Land to be used, promoted or advertised in any way as a display home.

4.2

The Buyer must not: (1)

allow any building previously erected on any other land to be erected on the Land;

(2)

place any caravan, mobile home, tent, shed or other living shelter on the Land before constructing a permanent dwelling;

(3)

allow any temporary structures to remain on the Land, other than temporary structures necessary for the construction of permanent buildings on the Land.

(4)

use: (a)

any caravan parked on the Land; or

(b)

any shelter on the Land other than the dwelling,

as permanent accommodation for any person. 5.

SALE BY BUYER

5.1

If the Buyer proposes to transfer the Land, the Buyer must first deliver to the Seller a deed in favour of the Seller signed by the person acquiring the Land.

5.2

The Deed must: (1)

contain an obligation for the person acquiring the Land to comply with this Building Covenant; and

(2)

include a requirement that each subsequent acquirer of the Land obtain a further deed on these terms.

5.3

The person acquiring the Land by this clause.

COVENANTS FROM OTHERS

6.1

The Seller must obtain covenants of a similar nature to those contained in this Building Covenant from any persons to whom it sells land that forms part of the same land release as the Land.

6.2

To remove doubt, if the Buyer does not comply with this Building Covenant: (1)

the Seller may seek an injunction from a court to prevent the Buyer breaching this Building Covenant; and

(2) 6.3

The Seller reserves the right to modify, amend or add to the covenants obtained in other land releases.

6.4

The Buyer further accepts that the enforceability of covenants given by other buyers is at the discretion of the Seller.

6.5

The Buyer acknowledges that this clause is not intended to create any legal duty enforceable by a third party pursuant to section 55 of the Property Law Act 1974.

6.6

The Buyer acknowledges that it will not take legal action against the Seller in respect of any alleged breach of such covenant by any other person and further acknowledges that its legal remedies lie against the person who has allegedly committed a breach of such covenant.

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SUNSET CLAUSE

7.1

The Seller does not intend to exercise its rights and obligations under the covenants contained in this Building Covenant from the date 1 year after the sale of the last vacant allotment in the development (excluding any allotment upon which no dwelling is permitted to be erected).

7.2

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Seller will retain the right to enforce such covenants as the Seller sees fit.

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Jacqui Dell - Devcon Property Services Pty Ltd

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