Termite Control 2
Termite Control 2
1.1 GENERAL
1.2 MATERIALS & WORK GENERALLY
A. Anti-termite treatment shall be applied to all buried structural concrete.
B. Treatment shall also be required around the perimeter of the structure in accordance with
manufacturer’s printed instructions. The Contractor, material and method statements shall be
subject to the approval of KSA local authority and/or Employer’s Representative and
assistants as outlined the Contact.
C. Termite proofing shall be provided by an approved sub-contractor. The treatment shall be
carried out by using any of the termicides belonging to the chemical groups approved by the
KSA local authority and/or Employer’s Representative and assistants as outlined the
Contact, in the concentrations and dosage prescribed below.
D. After reading the Design Drawings, the specialist sub-contractor shall submit the following
information:
1. Type of chemical used
2. Concentrate available commercially
3. End-use concentration and total chemical concentration estimated to be consumed for
the project. The basis for estimation of the total chemical concentration required shall be
arrived at by showing the stage wise requirement of the end use concentration
(emulsion). This total quantity shall be kept on site in sealed drums which shall be
properly labelled and show the date of manufacture and expiry.
4. Certificates for;
a. OHSAS 18001:2007 Occupational Health and Safety Management Certification
b. ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management systems — Requirements with
guidance for use
PART 2 EXECUTION
2.1 APPLICATION
A. The treatment shall apply to all below ground foundations, slabs, ground beams and walls
and will commence after levelling/compaction of the filled soil and before
blinding/polyethylene/damp proof membrane is laid.
2.2 TREATMENT TO FOUNDATIONS – PAD FOOTINGS, RAFTS
A. After excavation and compaction of the earth at founding level the compacted surface shall
be treated/ sprayed with approved termiticide emulsion at the rate of five liters/m2.
2.3 TREATMENT UNDER GROUND BEARING SLABS
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