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AS 3660.1-1995

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Protection of buildings from subterranean termites - New buildings
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Superseded date

06-26-2021

Published date

01-01-1995

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1 - AS 3660.1-1995 PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS FROM SUBTERRANEAN TERMITES - NEW BUILDINGS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
7 - FOREWORD
8 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
8 - 1.1 SCOPE
8 - 1.2 APPLICATION
9 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
9 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS
9 - 1.4.1 Monolithic slab
9 - 1.4.2 Termitecap (white ant cap, ant cap, stump cap)
9 - 1.4.3 Termite shield
9 - 1.4.4 Termite strip shielding (white ant shielding, ant stop, ant strip shielding)
9 - 1.4.5 Bridging
9 - 1.4.6 Breaching
11 - SECTION 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TERMITE PROTECTION
11 - 2.1 GENERAL
11 - 2.2 BUILDING SITE MANAGEMENT
12 - 2.3 DRAINAGE
12 - 2.4 STRUCTURAL MATERIALS IN CONTACT WITH THE GROUND
12 - 2.5 PROTECTION FOR POSTS AND STUMPS
12 - 2.6 ATTACHMENTS TO BUILDINGS
13 - 2.7 BRIDGING AND BREACHING
13 - 2.8 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR TERMITE PROTECTION
13 - 2.8.1 Specific requirements
14 - 2.8.2 Integration of termite barrier
14 - 2.8.3 Mixed construction
16 - 2.8.4 Additional requirements for buildings with suspended floors
16 - 2.8.4.1 General
16 - 2.8.4.2 Clearance and access for inspectioon of subfloor
17 - 2.8.4.3 Clearance for susceptible members
17 - 2.8.4.4 Exterior finished ground level
17 - 2.8.4.5 Ventilation
17 - 2.9 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR SHEET MATERIAL BARRIER SYSTEMS
19 - SECTION 3 CONCRETE SLAB AS A PHYSICAL BARRIER
19 - 3.1 GENERAL
19 - 3.2 SLAB CONSTRUCTION
19 - 3.2.1 Monolithic slabs
19 - 3.2.2 Non-monolithic slabs
19 - 3.3 PENETRATIONS
19 - 3.4 SLAB EDGE EXPOSURE
21 - SECTION 4 TERMITE SHIELDING FOR SUSPENDED FLOORS
21 - 4.1 GENERAL
21 - 4.2 INSTALLATION
21 - 4.2.1 Coverage
21 - 4.2.2 Piers and posts
21 - 4.2.3 Internal foundation walls
21 - 4.2.4 External walls
23 - 4.2.5 Service pipes and similar connections
24 - 4.2.6 Attachments and other structures
24 - 4.2.7 Materials for termite caps and strip shielding
25 - 4.2.8 Fabrication of sheet metal shields
25 - 4.2.8.1Coverage
25 - 4.2.8.2 Mitre-cuts
25 - 4.2.8.3 End joints
25 - 4.2.8.4 Turn-downs at inside angles
25 - 4.3 STAINLESS STEEL MESH SHIELDING
25 - 4.3.1 General
26 - 4.3.2 Coverage
26 - 4.3.3 End-joints
26 - 4.3.4 Engaged piers
26 - 4.3.5 Corners
27 - SECTION 5 STAINLESS STEEL MESH BARRIERS
27 - 5.1 GENERAL
27 - 5.2 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
27 - 5.2.1 Stainless steel mesh
27 - 5.2.2 Parging performance requirement
27 - 5.2.3 Electrolytic corrosion
27 - 5.3 JOINTING
27 - 5.4 PERIMETER INSTALLATION
27 - 5.4.1 General
28 - 5.4.2 External masonry walls
31 - 5.5 PENETRATION INSTALLATION
32 - 5.6 CONSTRUCTION AND CONTROL JOINTS
33 - 5.7 FULL INSTALLATION
33 - 5.7.1 General
33 - 5.7.2 Service penetrations
33 - 5.7.3 Monolithic raft slab-on-ground
34 - 5.7.4 Infill slab-on-ground
34 - 5.8 TIMBER POLES OR POSTS
39 - SECTION 6 GRADED STONE BARRIERS
39 - 6.1 GENERAL
39 - 6.2 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
39 - 6.2.1 Performance requirements
39 - 6.2.2 Storage and handling
39 - 6.2.3 Seals or capping
39 - 6.2.4 Material requirement for termite shielding
39 - 6.2.5 Parging performance requirement
40 - 6.3 FULL INSTALLATION PROTECTION FROM BENEATH A SLAB
40 - 6.4 PROTECTION FROM BENEATH A SUSPENDED FLOOR
43 - 6.5 PERIMETER INSTALLATION
43 - 6.6 PENETRATION INSTALLATION
47 - 6.7 CONSTRUCTION AND CONTROL JOINTS
47 - 6.8 TIMBER POLES OR POSTS
49 - SECTION 7 CHEMICAL SOIL BARRIERS
49 - 7.1 GENERAL
49 - 7.2 REQUIREMENTS
49 - 7.3 RATES OF APPLICATION
49 - 7.4 SITE PREPARATION
50 - 7.5 TYPES OF CHEMICAL SOIL BARRIERS
50 - 7.5.1 Horizontal barrier
50 - 7.5.2 Vertical barrier
50 - 7.5.3 Continuity of barrier
51 - 7.6 STAGES OF TREATMENT
51 - 7.7 METHOD OF APPLICATION
51 - 7.8 INSTALLATION OF CHEMICAL SOIL BARRIERS
51 - 7.8.1 General
51 - 7.8.2 Protection from beneath concrete slabs
51 - 7.8.3 Protection from around perimeter of concrete slabs
51 - 7.8.4 Protection of suspended floors
51 - 7.9 RESTRICTIONS
52 - 7.10 RETICULATION SYSTEMS
54 - APPENDIX A - NATURALLY TERMITE-RESISTANT TIMBERS
54 - A1 SCOPE
54 - A2 GENERAL
54 - A3 TERMITE RESISTANCE
54 - A4 AVAILABILITY
55 - A5 LIST OF NATURALLY TERMITE-RESISTANT TIMBERS
57 - APPENDIX B - PERSERVATIVE-TREATED TIMBER
57 - B1 GENERAL
57 - B2 PRESERVAITVE TREATMENT
58 - APPENDIX C - INEFFECTIVE BARRIERS
59 - APPENDIX D - TESTING THE PERFORMANCE OF RETICULATION SYSTEMS
59 - D1 TEST SLAB DESIGN
59 - D2 SAMPLING PROCEDURE
59 - D3 SAMPLING TOOL
59 - D4 HANDLING THE SAMPLES
59 - D5 ANALYSIS

Sets out methods for implementation during construction for minimizing the risk to new buildings from damage by subterranean termites. It includes provisions for physical termite barriers and for the use of approved chemicals. This document is intended for use at such time as organochlorine termiticides are banned (30 June 1995 for all States and Territories, except the Northern Territory). This document does not make reference to treatment of existing buildings.

This Standard sets minimum requirements for detailing fabrication and installation methods of protection against termite infestation for implementation during new building work and for minimizing the risk to new buildings from damage by subterranean termites. This Standard also provides a series of details to achieve the performance requirement for evidence of termites to be forced into visible locations when gaining entry to a building. These details may be amended provided the integrity of any barrier is not compromised and the specific dimensions and written requirements are not changed. It includes procedures and details for providing both physical barriers and chemical soil barriers. This Standard provides a range of options. Barriers may be used singly or in combination to provide an integrated system for the protection of buildings. The provisions of this Standard will provide protection against concealed entry by subterranean termites above the termite barrier for the whole of the building.

Committee
BD-074
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7262 9935 9
Pages
52
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

Amendment 1 to AS 3660.1-1995 see DR 96389. Under Revision see DR 98554 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 3660.1-1995. 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 3660.1-1995.

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