Home Fire SafetyBuilding for Fire ProtectionIf you are considering building a home, particularly in a less suburban location, then home fire safety needs to be treated as a priority. Australia seems to be known for its bushfires, and anyone who has survived, or seen the destruction left in the wake of a major bushfire, knows that bushfires are a real threat to property and lives each and every summer. 
It is no longer just a risk for 'bush blocks', but also for those living on the urban fringe, in heavily treed areas, as years of successive drought conditions put areas into much higher risk than ever before. The Black Saturday bushfires of 2009 in Victoria, saw huge loss of property and life, with extreme bushfire conditions that had not been seen before. A 'firestorm' was experienced, for which very few were prepared, despite many years of warnings, and preparation for bushfires in outer suburban and rural areas.
As well as having bushfire plans, to escape an approaching fire, more and more families are examining the possibility of fire bunkers. In the wake of those fires, the residents of the outlying areas of Melbourne are rebuilding with fire protection in mind. New buildings need fire protection measures to be carefully thought out, and new fire safety regulations and standards must be met.
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Bushfire affected households are currently eligible for 
