Design for Bushfire

This topic introduces the requirements for building with timber in bushfire prone areas. It will help you choose and specify timber appropriate for the task. The contents include:

• Density-related resistance to fire
  This explains how fire can lead to breakdown in wood and how timber’s fire resistance is related to its natural density
• Complying with AS 3959 Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas
  This introduces a three-step process for selecting and specifying timber elements that comply with AS 3959 – the Standard that the National Construction Code requires for building in bushfire prone areas

Completing the learning resources in this topic will improve the way you choose or specify timber to comply with the requirements of AS 3959.