Circulars, practice notes, guidelines
Guidelines
Planning for bushfire protection
Planning for Bush Fire Protection 2006 published by the Rural Fire Service provides councils and developers with detailed information on bushfire protection from plan-making to development design, development control, construction certificates, and property maintenance. All development on bushfire prone land must satisfy the aim and objectives of Planning for Bush Fire Protection 2006, which is available on the Rural Fire Service website.
The aims of these guidelines are to:
- update the 2001 guidelines in relation to legislation, performance-based development controls and land-use planning
- improve the scope of the document, particularly in relation to 'infill development' and tourist accommodation
- refine construction requirements and elaborate on the methods of determining bush fire attack under Australian Standard AS3959-1999
- provide greater guidance on requirements for special fire protection purposes.
The Minister for Planning has issued a direction to all local councils in NSW to consult the Rural Fire Service when preparing draft local environmental plans for land identified as being bushfire prone, and to comply with specific provisions in Planning for Bushfire Protection.
Inquiries: For technical inquiries regarding mapping or specific provisions in Planning for Bushfire Protection 2006, please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service on 02 8741 5555.
Environmental assessment
Guidelines on environmental assessment and major industries are also available under Environmental assessment policy.