AS 3660.1-2014

Description

AS 3660 Part 1 – 2014 Edition – Termite management, Part 1: New building work

This Standard sets out requirements for the design and construction of subterranean termite management systems for new buildings and new building work. It includes solutions for both physical and chemical termite management systems. Options are provided so that various approaches may be used either singly, or in combination, to provide an integrated termite management system.

AS 3660 Part 1 includes methods to deter concealed entry by termites from the soil to the building above the termite management system inspection zone.

This Standard does not cover procedures or details on maintenance and inspection.

AS 3660.1 does not apply to the following:

(a) The provision of termite management systems to existing buildings (see Note 3).
(b) Drywood termite infestations, as the systems described herein will not be effective against access by drywood termites or termite nests established without soil contact.
(c) Durability, maintenance and inspection procedures or details.

General Product Information:

Amendments, rulings, supplements, and errata include:

AS 3660.1:2014 Amd 1:2017
September 2017
Termite management, Part 1: New building work