Asset Protection Zone (APZ)
Asset Protection Zone (APZ) : Often referred to as a fire protection zone, the APZ aims to protect human life, property and highly valued public assets and values. An APZ is an area surrounding a development with fuel managed to reduce the bush fire hazard to an acceptable level. The width of the APZ will vary with slope, vegetation and construction level. The APZ, consisting of an area maintained to minimal fuel loads and, for subdivision, comprising a combination of perimeter road, fire trail, rear yard or a reserve, so that a fire path is not created between the hazard and the building
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