14/06/2026
What is a BAL rating?
If you’re planning to build a home in a bushfire-prone area, you may hear the term “BAL rating” early in the process.
BAL stands for Bushfire Attack Level.
It’s an assessment used to measure the potential level of bushfire exposure for a property.
In areas like the Blue Mountains, BAL assessments are an important part of the planning process and are typically completed early, before design and approvals move forward.
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