Explore the pages below to learn more about complying with regulations and promoting fire safety through effective planning, design, development and operation. 1 to 6 of 6 Results Planning and permits 7 min read CFA has a role in several aspects of the planning process in Victoria. Our role is to provide expert advice to councils and the Minister for Planning to ensure that new communities can be serviced by emergency services in the event of a fire. Read article Click through to read Planning and permits 3 more articles about Planning and permitsStrategic planning for bushfireSubdivision of landEvent permits in areas at high risk of fire Bushfire Management Overlay 9 min read If your land is within the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) you might need a planning permit to develop or subdivide your property. Planning permit requirements aim to reduce the risk to life and property from bushfire. Read article Click through to read Bushfire Management Overlay 4 more articles about Bushfire Management OverlayStandard BMO permit conditionsBushfire management overlay schedulesBushfire management planBMO glossary Fire hazard ratings for electric lines 8 min read CFA assigns a fire hazard rating on land in relation to electric lines. This aims to protect life and property by reducing the chance of overhead lines starting fires. Learn about fire hazard ratings and clearance requirements for electric lines. Read article Click through to read Fire hazard ratings for electric lines Renewable energy fire safety 11 min read CFA plays a crucial role in ensuring the fire safety of large-scale renewable energy facilities in Victoria. On this page, find our comprehensive guidelines for the design of solar and wind farms, and battery storage systems. Read article Click through to read Renewable energy fire safety Deviations from Prescribed Safety Matters (Regulation 129) 7 min read When a building design requires a departure from the prescribed fire safety matters under the Building Code, the report and consent of the chief officer is required. Read article Click through to read Deviations from Prescribed Safety Matters (Regulation 129) Dangerous goods 9 min read If you or your business manufactures, stores or handles dangerous goods, on this page, you can learn CFA's role as a fire authority in relation to dangerous goods. Read article Click through to read Dangerous goods
Planning and permits 7 min read CFA has a role in several aspects of the planning process in Victoria. Our role is to provide expert advice to councils and the Minister for Planning to ensure that new communities can be serviced by emergency services in the event of a fire. Read article Click through to read Planning and permits
Bushfire Management Overlay 9 min read If your land is within the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) you might need a planning permit to develop or subdivide your property. Planning permit requirements aim to reduce the risk to life and property from bushfire. Read article Click through to read Bushfire Management Overlay
Fire hazard ratings for electric lines 8 min read CFA assigns a fire hazard rating on land in relation to electric lines. This aims to protect life and property by reducing the chance of overhead lines starting fires. Learn about fire hazard ratings and clearance requirements for electric lines. Read article Click through to read Fire hazard ratings for electric lines
Renewable energy fire safety 11 min read CFA plays a crucial role in ensuring the fire safety of large-scale renewable energy facilities in Victoria. On this page, find our comprehensive guidelines for the design of solar and wind farms, and battery storage systems. Read article Click through to read Renewable energy fire safety
Deviations from Prescribed Safety Matters (Regulation 129) 7 min read When a building design requires a departure from the prescribed fire safety matters under the Building Code, the report and consent of the chief officer is required. Read article Click through to read Deviations from Prescribed Safety Matters (Regulation 129)
Dangerous goods 9 min read If you or your business manufactures, stores or handles dangerous goods, on this page, you can learn CFA's role as a fire authority in relation to dangerous goods. Read article Click through to read Dangerous goods