A Guide to Windows Doors in Bushfire Prone Areas

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1 & A Guide to Windows Dos in Bushfire Prone Areas Version 5.2 incl. AS3959: 2009 Amendment 3 Released 1 February 2012

2 A Guide to Windows and Dos in Bushfire Prone Areas In response to devastating bushfires in Victia in 2009, Australian Standard 3959 was updated and republished AS3959:2009. The Building Code of Australia referenced the new Standard on the 1st May The old standard had 4 levels of bushfire attack, the new Standard has 6 levels of severity expressed as Bushfire Attack Levels (BAL): BAL - Low BAL BAL - 19 BAL - 29 BAL - 40 BAL - FZ This booklet is a guide f the different construction requirements f windows and dos in each level. This guide is not a replacement f AS 3959:2009, f me infmation refer to AS 3959:2009 Contruction of Buildings in Bushfire Prone Areas. Australian Windows Association a: 71 Ridge St Gdon 2072 NSW Australia p: f: e: info@awa.g.au DISCLAIMER: This key message has been developed to provide general guidance, awareness and education to AWA members only. It should not be viewed as a definitive guide and should be read in conjunction with the full Standard AS3959:2009 (visit While every efft has been made to ensure the infmation is accurate the AWA expressly disclaims all and any liability to any person f anything done in reliance on this publication. No responsibility is accepted by the AWA f any mistakes, errs omissions in this publication. 2

3 A Guide to Windows and Dos in Bushfire Prone Areas Contents 1 Bushfire attack levels (BALS) 3 2 Condensed explanation of window and do requirements 4 a. BAL Low 4 i. Windows ii. Side Hung Dos including French and Bi-folds Dos iii. External Sliding dos b. BAL i. Windows ii. Side Hung Dos including French and Bi-folds Dos iii. External Sliding dos c. BAL 19 5 i. Windows ii. Side Hung Dos including French and Bi-folds Dos iii. External Sliding dos d. BAL 29 6 i. Windows ii. Side Hung Dos including French and Bi-folds Dos iii. External Sliding dos e. BAL 40 7 i. Windows ii. Side Hung Dos including French and Bi-folds Dos iii. External Sliding dos f. BAL FZ 8 i. Windows ii. Side Hung Dos including French and Bi-folds Dos iii. External Sliding dos 3 Easy guide f window and do requirements 9 4 Diagrams 12 5 Timber Species & Densities 14 6 Bushfire Resisting Timbers 16 3

4 A Guide to Windows and Dos in Bushfire Prone Areas 1 Bushfire Attack Levels AS3959:2009 is primarily concerned with improving the ability of buildings in designated bushfireprone areas to better withstand attack from bushfire thus giving a measure of protection to the building occupants (until the fire front passes) as well as to the building itself. Research is continuing with regards to the effects of bushfires on buildings, determination of bushfireprone areas within various States and particular construction techniques designed to maximize the perfmance of buildings when subjected to bushfire attack. The outcomes of this research will be reflected in subsequent editions of AS3959. Note: AS 2047 and AS 1288 must be complied with. Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) BAL LOW BAL 12.5 BAL 19 BAL 29 BAL 40 BAL FZ Description of predicted bushfire attack and levels of exposure There is insufficient risk to warrant specific construction requirements Ember attack Increasing levels of ember attack and burning debris ignited by windbne embers together with increasing heat flux between 12.5 and 19 kw m 2 Increasing levels of ember attack and burning debris ignited by windbne embers together with increasing heat flux between 19 and 29 kw m 2 Increasing levels of ember attack and burning debris ignited by windbne embers together with increasing heat flux with the increased likelihood of exposure to flames Direct exposure to flames from fire front in addition to heat flux and ember attack Bushfire Attack Levels 4

5 A Guide to Windows and Dos in Bushfire Prone Areas 2 Condensed Explanation of Window & Do Requirements Systems tested to AS may be used f all levels up to and inclusive of the BAL level achieved Systems tested to AS may be used f all BAL levels If any material, element of construction system satisfies the test criteria without screening f ember protection, the requirements of this Standard f screening of openable parts of windows dos shall still apply. a. BAL Low Standard window and do products may be used at this level. There are no special requirements. b. BAL 12.5 F windows: Comply with one of the following options: Option 1: Standard windows can be used provided they are completely protected by bushfire shutters complying with AS3959:2009. Option 2: Standard windows can be used provided they are completely protected by external metal mesh screens with a maximum aperture of 2mm. Screen must be steel, bronze aluminium wire. Option 3: Windows must meet the following: 1. All openings must be screened internally externally with metal screens with maximumaperture of 2mm (steel, bronze aluminium) 2. Exposed external hardware that suppts the sash in its fucntion of opening and closing to bemade from metal 3. All glass within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal must beglazed in Grade A safety glass minimum 4mm. (refer 4 Diagrams pp.12-13) 4. If windows are within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal(refer 4 Diagrams pp.12-13) they must be manufactured in: a. Bushfire resistant timber See p.16 b. A timber species from p.14 & 15 c. Metal this includes aluminium d. upvc with metal reinfcing Note: Internal and External screens must be fitted in a way that does not allow gaps greater than 3mm in diameter. F side hung external dos including french and bi-fold dos: Option 1: As per windows. Option 2: As per windows. Option 3: As per windows above parts 2, 3 & 4 including: 1. Dos must be made of: a. Non combustible; b. 35mm solid timber f the first 400mm above threshold; c. Have a non combustible kickplate on the outside f the first 400mm above the threshold; d. Any do, including a hollow ce do, protected externally by a metal screen, with a maximum aperture of 2mm (steel, bronze aluminium e. A fully framed glazed do must be made from materials required by AS3959:2009 a timber species from p.14&15 2. Glazing shall comply with the requirements of windows. 3. Dos shall be tight fitting. 4. Weather strips and draught seals shall be installed at base of side hung external dos. 5

6 A Guide to Windows and Dos in Bushfire Prone Areas F external sliding dos: Option 1: As per windows. Option 2: As per windows. Option 3: Sliding dos must meet the following 1. They shall be glazed in Grade A safety glass to AS1288: If screened the screen must be steel, bronze aluminium. c. BAL 19 6 Note: Sliding dos are not required to be screened. 3. Sliding dos shall be tight fitting in the frame. The construction of sliding dos should prevent the entry of embers when closed. F windows: Comply with one of the following options: Option 1: Standard windows can be used provided they are completely protected by bushfire shutters complying with AS3959:2009. Option 2: Standard windows can be used provided they are completely protected by external metal mesh screens with a maximum aperture of 2mm. Screen must be steel, bronze aluminium wire. Option 3: Windows must meet the following: 1. Where annealed glass is used, glass must be screened externally with metal screens with maximum aperture of 2mm. (steel, bronze aluminium) 2. If 5mm toughened glass used throughout, openings must be internally externally screened with metal screens with maximum aperture of 2mm. (steel, bronze aluminium) 3. Exposed external hardware that suppts the sash in its function of opening and closing to be made from metal. 4. All glass within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal (refer 4 Diagrams pp.12-13) must be glazed in toughened safety glass minimum 5mm. 5. If windows are within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal (refer 4 Diagrams pp.12-13) they must be manufactured in: a. Bushfire resistant timber See p.16 b. A timber species from p.14 & 15 c. Metal - this includes aluminium d. upvc with metal reinfcing Note: Internal and External screens must be fitted in a way that does not allow gaps greater than 3mm in diameter. Where IGU s are used and 5mm toughened glass is required it only needs to be applied to the external face. F side hung external dos including french and bi-fold dos: Option 1: As per windows. Option 2: As per windows. Option 3: As per windows above 5mm Toughned Glass 1. Dos must be made of: a. Non combustible; b. 35mm solid timber f the first 400mm above threshold; c. Have a non combustible kickplate on the outside f the first 400mm above the threshold; d. A fully framed glazed do must be made from materials required by AS3959:2009 a timber species from p.14 & Dos shall be tight fitting to the do frame 3. Weather strips, draught seals shall be installed at base of side hung external dos. 4. Hinged Dos are not required to be screened

7 A Guide to Windows and Dos in Bushfire Prone Areas F external sliding dos: Option 1: As per windows. Option 2: As per windows. Option 3: Sliding dos must meet the following 1. They shall be glazed in toughened safety glass minimum 5mm. 2. If screened the screen must be steel, bronze aluminium. Note: Sliding dos are not required to be screened. 3. Sliding dos shall be tight fitting in the frame. The construction of sliding dos should prevent the entry of embers when closed. d. BAL 29 F windows: Comply with one of the following options: Option 1: Standard windows can be used provided they are completely protected by bushfire shutters complying with AS3959:2009. Option 2: Windows must meet the following: 1. All glazing shall be toughened safety glass minimum 5mm. 2. Window frames shall be made from one of the following: a. Bushfire resistant timber See p.16 b. Metal this includes aluminium c. upvc with metal reinfcing 3. Exposed external hardware that suppts the sash in its function of opening and closing to be made from metal 4. All glass within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal (refer 4 Diagrams pp.12-13) must be screened externally with metal screens with maximum aperture of 2mm (steel, bronze aluminium). 5. All openings must be screened internally externally with metal screens with maximum aperture of 2mm (steel, bronze aluminium). Note: Internal and External screens must be fitted in a way that does not allow gaps greater than 3mm in diameter. Where IGU s are used and 5mm toughened glass is required it only needs to be applied to the external face. F side hung external dos including french and bi-fold dos: Option 1: As per windows. Option 2: Are completely protected by external metal mesh screens with a maximum aperture of 2mm. (steel, bronze aluminium). Option 3: 1. Dos shall be: a. Non combustible b. 35mm solid timber f the first 400mm above threshold c. Hollow ce dos must be protected externally with metal screens with maximum aperture of 2mm (steel, bronze aluminium). d. A fully framed glazed do made from non combustible materials bushfire resistant timber (p.16). 2. Exposed external hardware must be metal. 3. All glazing shall be toughened safety glass minimum 6mm. 4. All glass within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal (refer 4 Diagrams pp.12-13) must be screened externally with metal screens with maximum aperture of 2mm (steel, bronze aluminium). 7

8 A Guide to Windows and Dos in Bushfire Prone Areas 5. Do frames shall be made of: a. Bushfire resisting timber (see page 16) b. Metal c. Metal-Reinfced upvc 6. Dos shall be tight fitting. 7. Weather strips, draught seals shall be installed at base of side hung external dos. F external sliding dos: Option 1: As per windows. Option 2: Are completely protected by external metal mesh screens with a maximum aperture of 2mm (steel, bronze aluminium). Option 3: 1. Frames shall be made of: 2. Exposed external hardware must be metal. 3. All glazing shall be toughened safety glass minimum 6mm. 4. Sliding dos shall be tight fitting in the frame. The construction of sliding dos should prevent the entry of embers when closed. Note: Sliding dos are not required to be screened e. BAL 40 F windows: Comply with one of the following options: Option 1: Standard windows can be used provided they are completely protected by bushfire shutters complying with AS3959:2009 and be made from non combustible material. Option 2: The window system shall comply with AS when tested from the outside Option 3: Windows must meet the following: 1. All glazing shall be toughened safety glass minimum 6mm. 2. Window frames shall be made from metal this includes aluminium. 3. Hardware that suppts the sash in its function of opening and closing to be made from metal. 4. Openable and fixed ptions must be screened externally with metal screens with maximum aperture of 2mm (steel bronze). 5. Seals to stiles, head and sills thresholds shall be manufactured from silicone a material having a flammability index no greater than 5. Note: Internal and External screens must be fitted in a way that does not allow gaps greater than 3mm in diameter. Where IGU s are used and 5mm toughened glass is required it only needs to be applied to the external face. F side hung external dos including french and bi-fold dos: Option 1: As per windows Option 2: The do system shall comply with AS when tested from the outside Option 3: 1. Dos shall be: a. Non combustible b. A solid timber do having 35mm solid timber f the first 400mm above the threshold and protected externally with metal screens with maximum aperture of 2mm (steel bronze) c. A fully framed glazed do made from non combustible materials. 2. Exposed external hardware that suppts the panel in its function of opening and closing shall be metal 3. All glazing shall be toughened safety glass minimum 6mm. 8

9 A Guide to Windows and Dos in Bushfire Prone Areas 4. All glass within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontalmust be screened externally with metal screens with maximum aperture of 2mm (steel bronze). 5. Do frames shall be made of metal this includes aluminium. 6. Dos shall be tight fitting. 7. Seals to stiles, head and sills thresholds shall be manufactured from silicone a material with a flammability index no greater than Weather strips, draught seals shall be installed at base of side hung external dos. F external sliding dos: Option 1: As per windows. Option 2: The do system shall comply with AS when tested from the outside Option 3: 1. Frames shall be made of metal this includes aluminium. 2. Exposed external hardware must be metal. 3. Where sliding dos incpate glazing, all glazing shall be toughened safety glassminimum 6mm, both fixed and openable ptions shall be screened externally with metal screens with maximum aperture of 2mm (steel bronze). 4. Seals to stiles, head and sills thresholds shall be manufactured from silicone a material with a flammability index no greater than Sliding dos shall be tight fitting in the frame. The construction of sliding dos should prevent the entry of embers when closed. f. BAL FZ F windows: Comply with one of the following options: Option 1: Standard windows can be used provided they are completely protected by bushfire shutters complying with AS3959:2009. Option 2: Windows must meet the following: 1. The window system shall comply with AS when tested from the outside have and FRL of at least -/30/-. Note: All openable ptions shall be internally externally screened with metal screens with maximum aperture of 2mm. (steel bronze). F side hung external dos including french and bi-fold dos: Option 1: Standard dos can be used provided they are completely protected by bushfire shutters complying with AS3959:2009 Option 2: Dos must meet the following: 1. The do system shall comply with AS when tested from the outside have and FRL of at least -/30/-. F external sliding dos: Option 1: Standard dos can be used provided they are completely protected by bushfire shutters complying with AS3959:2009. Option 2: Dos must meet the following: 1. The do system shall comply with AS when tested from the outside have and FRL of at least -/30/-. 9

10 A Guide to Windows and Dos in Bushfire Prone Areas 3 Easy guide f window and do requirements Please note, the summary provided herein is f quick reference purposes only and does not contain the full requirement wding used in the Standard. Please refer directly to the standard f full requirements. Requirements f Windows Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) 12.5 to FZ Timber Species with a Densiity of 650kg/m3 greater BAL 12.5 BAL 19 BAL 29 BAL 40 BAL FZ Completely protected by external metal mesh (Steel, Bronze Al) Within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal: Frames & joinery of bushfire resistant timber (see p.16) Within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal: Frames & joinery of timber species from p.14&15 Within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal: Frames & joinery of metal Within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal: Frames & joinery of metal reinfced upvc Sash suppting, opening and closing hardware to be made from metal Completely protected by external metal mesh (Steel, Bronze Al) Within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal: Frames & joinery of bushfire resistant timber (see p.16) Within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal: Frames & joinery of timber species from p.14 & 15 Within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal: Frames & joinery of metal Within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal: Frames & joinery of metal reinfced upvc Sash suppting, opening and closing hardware to be made from metal Within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal: Frames & joinery of bushfire resistant timber (see p.16) Within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal: Frames & joinery of metal Within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal: Frames & joinery of metal reinfced upvc Sash suppting, opening and closing hardware to be made from metal Window frames and hardware shall be metal. Within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal: Grade A safety glass min 4mm Above 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal: Annealed glass allowable Openable ptions of windows to be screened with metal mesh (Steel, Bronze Al) Within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal: Toughened glass min 5mm Above 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal: Annealed glass allowable Metal mesh to all annealed glass including fixed glass (Steel, Bronze Al) Internal external mesh screens to openable sashes if toughened glass used throughout (Steel, Bronze Al) Glazing elements designed to take internal screens shall use toughened glass and openable sashes to be fitted with with metal mesh screens with max aperture of 2mm with no external gaps greater than 3mm (Steel, Bronze Al) Glass shall be 5mm toughened minimum Glass shall be 6mm toughened minimum Within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal: Metal mesh screens with max aperture of 2mm to all glass (Steel, Bronze Al) Openable ptions of windows to be screened with Metal mesh (Steel, Bronze Al) Openable and fixed ptions of windows to be screened with metal mesh screens with max aperture of 2mm (Steel Bronze only) Seals to stiles, heads, sills thresholds to be of materials having a flammability index no greater than 5 Openable ptions of windows to be screened with metal mesh screens with max aperture of 2mm (Steel Bronze only) Window system will comply with AS when tested from outside. 10

11 A Guide to Windows and Dos in Bushfire Prone Areas Requirements f Side Hung External Dos (Including French & Bi-fold Dos) Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) 12.5 to FZ BAL 12.5 BAL 19 BAL 29 BAL 40 BAL FZ Completely protected by external metal mesh (Steel, Bronze Al) Non-combustible A solid timber do with min 35mm thickness f first 400mm above threshold A do (inc hollow ce) with non combustible external kick plate f first 400mm above the threshold A fully framed glazed do with frame made from materials req d by AS3959:2009 A fully framed glazed do made from a timber species from p.14 & 15 Completely protected by external metal mesh (Steel, Bronze Al) Non-combustible A solid timber do with min 35mm thickness f first 400mm above threshold A do (inc hollow ce) with non combustible external kick plate f first 400mm above the threshold A fully framed glazed do with frame made from materials req d by AS3559:2009 Completely protected by external metal mesh (Steel, Bronze Al) Non-combustible A solid timber do with min 35mm thickness f first 400mm above threshold A do (inc hollow ce) protected on the outside by a metal mesh screen with max aperture of 2mm (Steel, Bronze Al) A fully framed glazed do with frame made from non-combustible materials bushfire resistant timber (Ref p.16) Panel suppting, opening and closing hardware to be made from metal Non-combustible A solid timber do with min 35mm thickness f first 400mm above t/hold and protected outside with metal framed screen do with a metal mesh screen with max aperture of 2mm (Steel Bronze only), A fully framed glazed do with frame made from non-combustible materials. Panel suppting, opening and closing hardware to be made from metal All do systems will comply with AS when tested from outside. Seals shall not compromise the FRL the perfmance achieved in AS Where glazed, glazing as per BAL 12.5 requirements f windows Dos shall be tight fitting to do frames and abutting do panels where applicable Where glazed, glazing shall be 5mm toughened minimum Dos shall be tight fitting to do frames and abutting do panels where applicable Where glazed, glazing shall be 6mm toughened minimum Dos shall be tight fitting to do frames and abutting do panels where applicable Within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal: That ption shall be screened by a metal mesh screen with max aperture of 2mm (Steel, Bronze Al) Where glazed, glazing shall be 6mm toughened minimum Dos shall be tight fitting to do frames and abutting do panels where applicable Within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal: That ption shall be screened by a metal mesh screen with max aperture of 2mm (Steel Bronze only) Dos shall be tight fitting to do frames and abutting do panels where applicable Within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal do frames shall be: Bushfire Resistant Timber (Ref p16) Within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal do frames shall be: Timber species from p.14 & 15 Within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal do frames shall be: Metal frame Within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal do frames shall be: Metal reinfced upvc Weather strips, draught excluders draught seals to base of side hung external dos Within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal do frames shall be: Bushfire Resistant Timber (Ref p.16) Within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal do frames shall be: Timber Species from p.14 & 15 Within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal do frames shall be: Metal frame Within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal do frames shall be: Metal reinfced upvc Weather strips, draught excluders draught seals to base of side hung external dos Within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal do frames shall be: Bushfire Resistant Timber (Ref p.16) Within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal do frames shall be: Metal frame Within 400mm of ground other structures within 18 degrees of hizontal do frames shall be: Metal reinfced upvc Weather strips, draught excluders draught seals to base of side hung external dos Seals to stiles, heads, sills thresholds shall be made of silicon Doframes shall be metal Weather strips, draught excluders draught seals to base of side hung external dos Weather strips, draught excluders draught seals to base of side hung external dos 11

12 A Guide to Windows and Dos in Bushfire Prone Areas 12 Requirements f External Sliding Dos Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) 12.5 to FZ BAL 12.5 BAL 19 BAL 29 BAL 40 BAL FZ compliant with Clause AS3959:2009 The doframe shall be of metal Completely protected by external metal mesh Completely protected by external metal mesh Completely protected by external metal mesh (Steel, Bronze Al) (Steel, Bronze Al) (Steel, Bronze Al) All sliding do systems will comply with AS when tested from outside. Panel suppting, opening and closing hardware to be made from metal Any glazing shall be 5mm toughened minimum Do frames shall be of bushfire resistant timber (Refer p. 16) aluminium steel When glazed in accdance with the above, Panel suppting, opening and closing hardware to openable panels are not required to have screens. be made from metal All glazing shall be Grade A safety in accdance with AS1288 When glazed in accdance with the above, openable panels are not required to have screens. Where glazed, glazing shall be 6mm toughened glass m inimum If screens are fitted they shall be metal mesh (Steel, Bronze Al) If screens are fitted they shall be metal mesh (Steel, Bronze Al) Seals to stiles, heads, sills thresholds shall be made of silicon Sliding dos shall be tight fitting in the frames Sliding dos shall be tight fitting in the frames Sliding dos shall be tight fitting in the frames Sliding dos shall be tight fitting in the frames Sliding dos shall be tight fitting in the frames

13 A Guide to Windows and Dos in Bushfire Prone Areas 4 Diagrams DIAGRAM A - Decking within Hizontal & vertical Limits of Glazed Elements (a) Plan view Inside Gla zed element - window do R 300 mm 300 mm Decking material Decking less than 300 mm from gla zed element ( measured hizontally at the deck level ) (b) Elevation view Gla zed element window do 400 mm Decking less than 400 mm from gla zed element ( measured ver tically from the sur face of the deck) 13

14 A Guide to Windows and Dos in Bushfire Prone Areas DIAGRAM B - External Walls Or External Glazing, External Do Frames Within Limits Above Ground, Decks, Carpt Roofs (a) Ground level 400 mm Construction requirements f ex ternal walls ex ternal gla zing ex ternal do joiner y within 400mm proximity to the ground. (b) Deck level 400 mm Construction requirements f ex ternal walls ex ternal gla zing ex ternal do joiner y within 400mm proximity to the deck. 110 mm (c) Construction requirements f ex ternal walls within 400mm proximity to carp t /veranda /awning roof. 400 mm less than mm 14

15 A Guide to Windows and Dos in Bushfire Prone Areas 5 Timber Species & Densities Timber species with a density of 650 kg/m greater at a 12 percent moisture content is suitable f window joinery and doframes where specified in Sections 5 and 6 of AS3595:2009. Examples of suitable timber species are listed in the table below Densities of timber species not listed in the table below may be found in AS Many of the timber species listed in Table E2 from various regions of Australia may not be available in all areas. NOTE: F me infmation on timber species & densities please refer to Appendix E of AS3959:2009 Standard trade name Ash, alpine Ash, Crow s Ash, mountain Ash, silvertop Balau (selangan batu) Bangkirai Beech, myrtle Belian Blackbutt Blackbutt, New England Blackwood Box, brush Box, grey Box, grey, coast Box, white-topped Box, yellow Brownbarrel Candlebark Cypress, white Gum, blue, southern Gum, blue, Sydney Gum, grey Gum,grey, mountain Gum Maiden s Gum, manna Gum, mountain Gum, red, fest Gum, red, river Gum, rose Gum, shinning Gum, spotted Botanical name Eucalyptus delegatensis Eucalyptus sieberi Eucalyptus regnans Eucalyptus Sieberi Shea spp. Shea laevifolia Nothofagus canninghamii Eusideroxylon zwageri Eucalyptus pilularis Eucalyptus andrewsii Acacia melanoxylon Lophosteman confertus Eucalyptus microcarpa Eucalyptus bosistoana Eucalyptus quadrangulata Eucalyptus mellioda Eucalyptus fastigata Eucalyptus rubida Callitris glaucophylla Eucalyptus globulus Eucalyptus saligna Eucalyptus propinqua Eucalyptus cypellocarpa Eucalyptus maidenii Eucalyptus viminalis Eucalyptus dalrympleana Eucalyptus teteticnis Eucalyptus camaldulensis Eucalyptus grandis Eucalyptus nitens Cymbia maculata Cymbia henry Cymbia citrioda (...continued) 15

16 A Guide to Windows and Dos in Bushfire Prone Areas Gum, sugar Hardwood, Ironbark, grey Ironbark, red Jarrah Kapur Karri Kempas Keruing Kwila (Merbau) Mahogany, Philippine Red, dark Mahogany red Mahogany, southern Mahogany, white Messmate Messmate, Gympie Nthern Box (Pelawan) Oak, American Peppermint, narrow-leaved Pine, celery-top Pine, slash Ramin Rosewoos, New Guinea Satinay Stringybark, Stringybark, Stringybark, Stringybark, Stringybark, Stringybark, Tallowwood Taun Turpentine Vitex, New Guinea Wollybutt Eucalyptus cladocalyx Johnstone River Backhousia bancroftii Eucalyptus paniculata Eucalyptus sideroxylon Eucalyptus marginata Dryobalanops spp. Eucalyptus Diversicol Koompassia malaccensis Dipterocarpus spp. Intsia bijuga Shea spp. Eucalyptus resinifera Eucalyptus botryoides Eucalyptus acmenoides Eucalyptus obliqua Eucalyptus cloeziana Tristaniopsis spp. Quercus spp. Eucalyptus australiana Phylloeladus asplenifolius Pinus elliottii Glystulus spp. Pterocarpus indicus Syncarpia hillii Blackdown Eucalyptus sphaerocarpa blue-leaved Eucalyptus agglomerata brown Eucalyptus baxteri silvertop Eucalyptus laevopinea white Eucalyptus eugenioides yellow Eucalyptus muellerana Eucalyptus microcys Pometia Pinnata Syncarpia glomulifera Vitex Cofassus Eucalyptus longifolia 16

17 A Guide to Windows and Dos in Bushfire Prone Areas 6 Bushfire Resisting Timber Bushfire-resisting timber is timber that is deemed to be acceptable to withstand exposure up to a BAL 29 condition. To satisfy the requirements f bushfire-resisting timber, timber shall be tested in accdance with AS/NZS 3837 Current Products that have been tested and are approved f use: Standard trade name Ash, silvertop Blackbutt Gum, red, river Gum, spotted Ironbark, red Kwila (Merbau) Botanical name Eucalyptus sieberi Eucalyptus pilularis Eucalyptus camaldulensis Cymbia maculate Cymbia henryi Cymbia citrioda Eucalyptus sideroxylon Intsia bijuga 17