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Provides guidance on the design and construction of community bushfire shelters for building designers and approval authorities.

06.2014 Handbook

This document ensures that a private bushfire shelter built in accordance with the standard provides a measured degree of protection to people with nowhere else to go, such as occupants of dwelling

02.2014 Standard

The 2013-14 Business Plan is a reflection of the ABCB's commitment to implementing the regulatory reform agenda agreed by Governments.

07.2013 Plan

The 2012-13 Business Plan is a reflection of the ABCB's commitment to implementing the regulatory reform agenda agreed by Governments.

07.2012 Plan

The 2011-12 Business Plan is a reflection of the ABCB's commitment to implementing the regulatory reform agenda agreed by Governments.

07.2011 Plan

The 2010-11 Business Plan is a reflection of the ABCB's commitment to implementing the regulatory reform agenda agreed by Governments.

07.2010 Plan