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Termite Management for Builders

Article Index
Termite Management for Builders
Termite behaviour
Termite Risk Management Requirements in the BCA
Other Statutory and Legal Implications
Termite Management Standards
A Focus on AS3660.1
Sub-floor Ventilation Requirements
High Risk Sites Require Special Attention
Creating a Manageable Process
- 1: Assessing Site Risks
- 2: Assessing and Acting Upon Design Risks
- 3: Selecting an Appropriate Termite Management System
- 4: Quality of System Installation
- 5: Preventing Problems During Landscaping, Paving and Site Works
- 6: Handing Over to the Building Owner
What is the Risk of Major Damage from Termites?
Appendix A - Termite Resistant Timbers
Appendix B - State Variations to the BCA
Appendix C - Termite Management System Handover Form
References, Acknowledgements and Disclaimer

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Step 3: Selecting an Appropriate Termite Management System

Selecting a Termite Management System should be fine tuned according to site needs and design issues (i.e. Steps 1 and 2). Such needs must be acted upon in accordance with BCA regulations, statutory and local council requirements, legal requirements, and use of AS3660.1. The decision chart below aims to assist.

Decision Chart 2: Selecting an appropriate termite management system

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