AU Australia property term

Bushfire Attack Level (BAL)

Western Australia

Plain-English definition

A classification of a building site's potential exposure to ember attack, radiant heat and direct flame contact during a bushfire.

Why this matters to a foreign buyer

The BAL affects construction requirements and cost. A rating depends on site conditions such as vegetation, slope and distance, so confirm that an assessment matches the proposed building location.

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