This guide introduces the termite management issues which builders should be aware of. Use the links on your right to navigate to the various sections of the guide.

The guide is available as a PDF download (2.5 MB).

Introduction

Good risk management practices can help reduce the risk of damage from termite attack on buildings. This web-guide details these management practices; it is orientated towards helping builders and designers involved in housing construction across Australia. It starts by outlining regulatory and statutory requirements. It then provides guidelines to use in the building process. It finishes by discussing the risk of damage to houses from termites. Three major issues require special mention because of their underlying impact on the above issues:

• Builders and designers should work together to limit possible damage by termites.


• The Principal Certifying Authority should check and ensure that installed systems comply with the requirements of the Building Code of Australia (BCA), and in most cases, AS3660.1 as well.


• Consumers should be advised that they are responsible for organising post-construction management of termite risk.