Technical papers - Bushfire prone areas

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Technical Papers: Bush fire prone areas

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Planning for safer developments in bushfire prone areas

Copland, D. & Shackleton, C. (Holmes Fire & Safety); TABS Magazine, June 2006

	Construction in bushfire prone areas: Manufacturers and suppliers of materials respond to the challenge Rakic, J; Fire Australia, November 2004
	Literature review on bush fire construction materials and proposed test protocols for performance assessment National Timber Development Council (www.timber.net.au)

Performance of building elements in bush fire prone areas
Poon S.L, England J.P, Warrington Fire Research, AIBS conference Aug 03

Suitability of the use of various untreated timbers for building constructions in bush fire prone areas
National Timber Development Council (www.timber.net.au)