Termite Management Standards

In addressing the previous requirements it is relevant to note that a suite of three termite management standards (published by Standards Australia) cover the spectrum of termite management issues. Not all are specified in regulatory documents, so details are given below:

• AS3660.1 is deemed to satisfy BCA requirements for new construction and is therefore the main document of relevance to designers and builders. It is explained in greater detail later in this guide.
• AS3660.2 is not referenced in the BCA because it focuses on inspection and detection requirements once the building is completed. Despite this, it works in conjunction with AS3660.1, and is important in recommending that building owners inspect for termites at a maximum of 12 monthly intervals, and more frequently for high risk sites. It also deals with termite barrier maintenance and inspection requirements.
• AS3660.3 sets out criteria for the assessment of termite management systems, and can be used to develop alternative systems to those already in AS3660.1.