Resources
Find all the essential bushfire information you need for your project — all in one place.
At Bushfire Smart, we’ve gathered key guides, tools, and resources to help you navigate bushfire requirements, approvals, and best practices. Whether you’re starting a new project or refining an existing one, our resource hub gives you the knowledge and confidence to move forward.
Understanding AS 3959: A Plain English Guide for Homeowners
Building in a bushfire-prone area means complying with AS 3959—but what does that actually mean for your home?
Here’s a straightforward guide to help you understand what AS 3959 is, why it matters, and how it affects your building design.
What Is Bushfire Behaviour — and Why Does It Matter for Planning?
Bushfire behaviour refers to how a bushfire responds to its surroundings—like the type of vegetation, weather, and land slope. Understanding how a fire is likely to behave helps us predict its intensity, speed, and direction.
Do I Need a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Assessment?
You only need a BAL assessment if your property is located within a Bushfire Prone Area as designated by the DFES Commissioner. These areas are shown on the Bushfire Prone Map, which identifies all land in Western Australia subject to additional planning and construction requirements aimed at improving bushfire resilience.