Delivering Certified Bushfire Risk Reports for Western Australia

Accredited by the FPA and trusted throughout WA, our consultants deliver tailored, compliant reports that provide a clear understanding of local bushfire risk and planning policies

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What We Do

  • A BAL assessment determines the level of bushfire risk your building faces — from embers, radiant heat, and direct flame. The assessment assigns a rating based on vegetation type, proximity, and slope, and dictates the construction standards required under AS 3959 and the Building Code of Australia.

    Typically required for:
    New builds, extensions, or rebuilds in designated Bushfire Prone Areas.

    What we deliver:

    • Site-specific BAL rating (from BAL–Low to BAL–FZ)

    • Assessment by FPAA-accredited professionals

    • Guidance on construction requirements and compliance obligations

  • A Bushfire Management Plan outlines how bushfire risk will be assessed, managed, and mitigated for your property. It is a key requirement for development applications in bushfire-prone areas — particularly for subdivisions, grouped dwellings, or rural-residential proposals.

    Typically required for:
    Development applications, structure plans, or subdivision approvals in bushfire-prone areas.

    What we deliver:

    • BAL report and bushfire hazard assessment

    • Assessment against the four Elements of the relevant Bushfire Protection Criteria

    • Mapping of Asset Protection Zones, access routes, and water supply

    • Implementation measures and ongoing management advice

    • Environmental checks using state databases

  • Most often accompanying a BMP, a Bushfire Emergency Plan (BEP) provides clear, user-friendly instructions for people in Vulnerable Use developments — such as aged care homes, childcare centres, tourist accommodation, and detention facilities — to prepare for and respond to a bushfire.

    Typically required for:
    Any development classified as Vulnerable Use under SPP 3.7.

    What we deliver:

    • Strategic guidance focused on life safety

    • Easy-to-follow bushfire response actions

    • Site-specific emergency diagrams and instructions

    • Alignment with Vulnerable Use provisions of SPP 3.7.

  • A Bushfire Risk Management Plan (BRMP) is a high-level document for projects that carry elevated bushfire risks — such as fuel depots or infrastructure with hazardous materials. It identifies site-specific threats and lays out strategic mitigation and emergency response measures.

    Typically required for:
    High-risk or critical infrastructure in bushfire-prone areas.

    What we deliver:

    • Risk analysis and hazard identification

    • Infrastructure siting and layout recommendations

    • Fuel management zones and fire protection strategies

    • Emergency service access and response planning

  • If you're in the feasibility or pre-application stage, we offer practical guidance to help navigate bushfire requirements early — before detailed design or lodgement.

    We help with:

    • Clarifying development constraints

    • Identifying likely assessment needs

    • Reviewing site suitability and risk

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Certified Bushfire Planning & Assessment Services Across WA

Our BPAD-accredited consultants deliver bushfire planning reports across Western Australia in line with AS 3959 and SPP 3.7.

Whether you're:

  • Building a home

  • Subdividing land

  • Developing a vulnerable facility

We’ll help you meet your bushfire obligations with clarity and confidence.

Need more information? See a detailed description of services here. 

Ready to get started? Contact us for a free quote!

Planning & Compliance Reports We Offer

If you have a project in a bushfire-prone area, Bushfire Smart provides expert bushfire planning assessments tailored to your development stage and risk level. All reports are prepared by FPAA-accredited practitioners and align with State Planning Policy 3.7 (SPP 3.7) and the relevant Australian Standards.

  • BPAD Level 3 Accredited Consultants

  • Serving All of WA, from Albany to Broome

  • Fast Turnaround & Competitive Pricing

  • Integrated Energy & Bushfire Compliance via EcoForm

Why Choose Bushfire Smart?

Certified. Trusted. Recognised.

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All reports accepted by WA councils & planning authorities

Bushfire Smart’s BPAD-accredited practitioners prepare all reports in accordance with AS 3959 and State Planning Policy 3.7. As proud members of the Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA), our assessments are trusted by regulators and accepted by approval authorities across Western Australia.

We combine technical precision with policy expertise—so you can move forward with confidence, knowing your application is built on a foundation of safety, compliance, and professional integrity.

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Am I in a Bushfire Prone Area?

The map of Bushfire Prone Areas outlines regions in Western Australia designated by the Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner as bushfire-prone. Properties within these areas are subject to specific planning and construction requirements to enhance bushfire resilience.

To check if your property is in a bushfire-prone area, read our blog post for more information or use the interactive map to search your location.