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What is BAL Flame Zone?

Flame Zone (BAL-FZ) is the highest level of bushfire attack rating in the BAL system. It indicates that a building is at high risk of direct exposure to flames, radiant heat, and embers from bushfires.

Learn everything you need to know about Bushfire Attack Level Ratings and Fire Resistant Modular Buildings here.

Featured Specifications

The Arkular Flame Zone Concept Home complies with the highest level of Bushfire Attack rating in the BAL system.

Features of this home include:

– Analysis of the property in collaboration with the bushfire consultant.

– Form extrudes over the verandah, so there is a refuge and protection from the elements.

– The exterior is clad in  a lightweight material that resists fire, water, sound, termites, impact and mould

– Thicker glass windows and sliding doors than standard with the highest quality finish with a priority to maximise safe solar gain and views.

– Customisable position of the modular home and windows to reduce bushfire risk by planting vegetation as a fire blocker, not a starter.

Commercial fire-rated doors and windows.

– Use DecoDecking, an attractive yet fire-safe alternative to the traditional timber deck, Or use fibre cement decking.

– Customised to the site with necessary tweaks will be required to meet individual requirements.

– External shutters are concealed behind all openings, and fire collars are to all penetrations.

Bushfire-prone siteas deemed BAL 40 or BAL-FZ require submission of a development application (DA) to the local council, demonstrating how the development meets the design and construction standards required.

For a house to meet Flame Zone requirements, the design needs to be customised to the individual requirements represented at each site. Certain changes will be required to meet other Flame Zone properties.

Please contact us for further information.