GLOSSARY

An unplanned fire burning in vegetation; also referred to as a wildfire.

Attack by wind, burning embers, radiant hear or flame generated by a bushfire.

An area that is subject to, or likely to be subject to, bushfire attack.

A means of measuring the severity of a building’s potential exposure to ember attack, radiant heat and direct flame contact, using increments if radiant heat expressed in kilowatts per metre squared, and the basis for establishing the requirements for the construction to improve protection of building elements from attack by bushfire.

An area of land around a building where vegetation is modified and managed to reduce the effects of flame contact and radiant heat associated with a bushfire.

Attack by smouldering or flaming windborne debris that is capable of entering or accumulating around a building, and that may ignite the building or other combustible material and debris.

A cover inserted in or over an opening or cavity to prevent the entry of burning embers.