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about fire ratings

Windows and doors for BAL designated areas

Australian Standards for Building Regulations renovating and buiding in bushfire hazard designated BAL zones were adopted by Victoria and
the ACT after the devastating Black Saturday fires of February 2009. The Standards have now also been adopted by NSW, and the other states.
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Paarhammer bushfire window and door products give peace of mind without compromising on on design and energy-rating.
Five bushfire hazard levels
Australia's bushfire-prone areas have been classified into the following Bushfire Attack Levels (BAL):
  • BAL 12.5: Low
  • BAL 19: Moderate
  • BAL 29: High
  • BAL 40: Very high
  • BAL FZ: Flame Zone
To obtain a BAL rating for your home or for building in your area, consult your local council, government or local fire authority.