The vast majority of newly subdivided and acreage blocks are identified as being in a bushfire prone area and may also have a Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO).If your property is located in a bushfire prone area your home's construction will be subject to complying to one of the 5 BAL levels requirements.This level is the expected amount of heat that will impact the proposed dwelling in the event of a bushfire and is expressed as values of Low, 12.5, 19, 29, 40 or Flame Zone.The BAL rating on your particular block of land will influence the method and materials used to construct your home. To achieve Building Permit Approval on a block of land with a fire hazard overlay the BAL Assessment Reports must be prepared by a suitably qualified, competent person.BAL Assessment Reports are included in our Lane Lifestyle Inclusions as part of our Preliminary Agreement documentation.