A plain English explanation of this ACT planning and property term.
Fire separation is the provision of fire-resistant construction or spatial separation between buildings, parts of buildings, or building elements to prevent or limit the spread of fire and maintain the safety of occupants and emergency responders.
Fire separation limits the spread of fire between buildings, dwellings, garages and property boundaries. Required construction depends on classification, distance, openings, attached elements and the chosen NCC compliance pathway.