Bushfire-Resilient Building Techniques (National)
$99.00 GST
Bushfire Attack Level is not a rating you receive. It is a design constraint that decides your materials and your construction methods.
This one hour CPD course for architects and building designers covers how BAL is determined, how it drives material selection and construction detailing, and what the NCC requires in response.
Fully online and self paced. Your certificate is issued the moment you finish and is stored in your account.
Description
This course provides architects and building designers with a comprehensive understanding of how to design buildings that can better withstand bushfire conditions. It explains how Bushfire Attack Levels are determined and how they influence material selection and construction methods in line with NCC and AS 3959 requirements. Participants learn practical detailing strategies to reduce risks from embers, radiant heat, and flame contact across key building elements. The course also covers on site inspection practices and the importance of verifying compliance through proper documentation and evidence of suitability. It emphasizes effective coordination with certifiers and project teams to ensure consistent, compliant, and resilient design outcomes.
This CPD provides general guidance on professional responsibilities and documentation practices. It does not constitute legal advice or replace project-specific contractual or statutory obligations.
