The purpose of this Guidance is to share innovative, practical and a_ ordable solutions for adapting Queensland homes to be flood resilient. The guideline is based on lessons learned through consultation with the building industry, local governments and Queensland Government agencies.

This Guideline provides information about reducing the impact of floods on Queensland homes and families. It is suitable for building industry professionals, state and local authorities, and owners of residential properties in flood prone areas across Queensland. It provides clear guidance on flood resilient design principles, strategies, construction details, materials and the expected bene_ ts and costs of flood resilient design. It is a non-mandatory document, and does not replace the mandatory requirements for building work as set out in the Building Act 1975.

This Guidance is one of a suite of flood resilience initiatives developed as part of the Brisbane River Catchment Flood Studies. It responds to the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry Final Report (2012), which calls for an appropriate mix of measures including building controls to minimise the impacts of floods and help to reduce the cost of property damage and time taken to restore a building after a flood.