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Bushfire Prone Areas
Bushfire prone areas require special consideration. These areas are usually defined by local council and require building materials that perform well in fires. Timber species falling into this category include Blackbutt, Red Ironbark, River Red Gum, Silver Top Ash, Spotted Gum and Turpentine. All satisfy the definition of fire retardant timbers (Warrington Fire Research). Reference should also be made to AS3959 for further details on regulatory requirements.