Soil Testing
Soil Testing / Site Classification Soil tests or site classifications are undertaken to assess the sub-surface soil conditions of a site enabling the design of appropriate building foundations. At Soil Industries we use experienced geologists equipped with purpose built 4WD mounted drilling rigs to undertake all aspects of soil testing. This involves a geologist attending the site and taking note of important site and soil features in addition to...
Feature Surveys
Feature Surveys / Rescode Surveys Feature surveys or rescode surveys are undertaken to record the specific features of a site and adjoining properties to produce a site plan. They are required as part of building documentation (drawings) and are usually done at the same time as a soil test. All relevant site features such as ground contours, service connection points, trees, existing houses, fences etc. on site are identified recorded. The features...
Bushfire Attack Level Rating / BAL
Bushfire Attack Level Rating / BAL Bushfire attack level ratings or BAL’s are undertaken in accordance with AS-3959 Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas to determine the construction requirements for buildings in bushfire-prone areas. The aim of a BAL rating is to improve a buildings resistance to bushfire attack from burning embers, radiant heat, flame contact and combinations of the three attack forms. The BAL classification of a...