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.

The highest level of bushfire attack as a consequence of direct exposure to flames form the fire front in addition to heat flux and ember attack.

Not deemed combustible as determined by AS 1530.1 or not deemed combustible in accordance with BCA.

The heat created from combustion during a bushfire.

An independent agency authorized by legislation or regulation to issue determinations, orders or other instructions in respect of any subject covered by the standard.

The part of the allotment of land on which a building stands or is to be erected.