The four month transitional period that delayed the application of the bush fire construction requirements of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) for areas that were newly identified as bush fire prone on the Map of Bush Fire Prone Areas 2017 (that came into operation on 1 June 2017) concludes on Saturday 30 September 2017.

From Sunday 1 October 2017, applications for building approvals for certain residential buildings in all areas designated as bush fire prone will need to demonstrate compliance with the bush fire construction requirements of the BCA.

Please note that the transition in the Building Regulations 2012 for certain alterations and extensions is not affected by the conclusion of this four month transition.

To view the Map or for further information, please visit the Department of Fire and Emergency Services website.