AS 3660.2-2000

Provides guidelines on procedures for the detection, treatment and minimization of subterranean termite activity in and around existing buildings and structures. It also sets out steps to be followed to determine the extent of termite infestation in existing buildings, the type of treatment to control or eradicate termites, the use of termite-resistant materials, and methods for managing the risk of reinfestation by termites. Details for the certification of a treatment are included.

This Standard provides guidelines for the detection and management of subterranean termite (‘termites’) activity in and around existing buildings and structures. It provides information about both physical and chemical barriers, which impede termites from gaining concealed access to timber and other termite-susceptible materials in buildings and structures. Barriers may be used either singly, or in combination, to provide an integrated system for existing buildings.The Standard also sets out the steps to be followed to determine the extent of termite infestation in existing buildings, the type of treatment to control or eradicate termites, the use of termite-resistant materials, and methods for managing the risk of reinfestation by termites. Details for the certification of a treatment are included.This Standard is not intended for use when providing a pre-purchase inspection report for any timber pest.NOTE: For pre-purchase pest reports, see AS 4349.3.This Standard does not apply to the management of drywood termites.

First published as AS CA43-1966.
AS CA50 first published 1968.
Revised and redesignated AS 1694-1974.
AS CA43-1966 revised and redesignated AS 2057-1977.
AS 2178 first published 1978.
AS CA50-1968 withdrawn 1979.
Second edition AS 2057-1981.
Third edition 1986.
Second edition AS 2178-1986.
AS 1694-1974, AS 2057-1986 and AS 2178-1986 revised, amalgamated and redesignated AS 3660-1993.
Revised and redesignated in part as AS 3660.2-2000.