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3.4

Part 3.4 Termite risk management

Part 3.4 Termite risk management

QLD 3.4.1 Requirements for termite management systems2019: 3.1.4.2

Insert QLD subclause 3.4.1(3) in clause 3.4.1 as follows:

(3) A termite management system installed in a Class 1 or 10 building minimise the risk of termite attack to primary building elements shall be in accordance with clause 3.4.2.

Insert QLD subclause 3.4.1(4) in clause 3.4.1 as follows:

(4) The termite management system required by (3) must have—

  1. for a non-temporary Class 1 building, a design life of at least 50 years; or
  2. for other than a non-temporary Class 1 building, a design life of at least 50 years or the specified design life of the building, whichever is the lesser.
Insert QLD subclause 3.4.1(5) in clause 3.4.1 as follows:

(5) A termite management system need not comply with (4) if it is easily and readily accessible for replenishment or replacement and is capable of being replenished or replaced.

Insert QLD subclause 3.4.1(6) in clause 3.4.1 as follows:

(6) Where a chemical is used as an external perimeter termite management system, it must be—

  1. installed by excavating trenches, treating the exposed trench and backfilling the trench with treated material; and
  2. covered by a concrete cover strip not less than 50 mm thick and 300 mm wide measured from the external wall of the building.
2019: 3.1.4.2
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QLD 3.4.2 Termite management systems2019: QLD 3.1.4.3

Delete clause 3.4.2 and insert QLD 3.4.2 as follows:

Where a termite management system is required it must—

  1. be selected appropriate to QLD Table 3.4.2; and
  2. comply with—
    1. AS 3660.1 subject to clauses QLD 3.4.1(4), (5) and (6); or
    2. have been tested and passed the tests required by Section 5 of AS 3660.3; and
  3. have a durable notice installed in accordance with 3.4.3; and
  4. where a chemical termite management system is used, the chemical must be included on the appropriate authority’s pesticides register.
2019: QLD 3.1.4.3
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Insert QLD table (3.4.2) 3.4.2 as follows:
QLD Table 3.4.2: Acceptable termite management systems and components (per AS 3660.1)
Footing system Slab edge exposure Termite shielding Stainless steel mesh Graded stone Chemicals
Concrete slab on ground complying with AS 2870: Penetrations and control joints Not suitable Not suitable Component; or full system subject to 3.4.1(4) Component; or full system subject to 3.4.1(4) Full system beneath slab subject to 3.4.1(4) and (5)
Concrete slab on ground complying with AS 2870: Slab perimeter Suitable subject to 3.4.1(4) Not suitable Component; or full system subject to 3.4.1(4) Component; or full system subject to 3.4.1(4) Perimeter system subject to 3.4.1(4) and (6)
Concrete slab on ground not complying with AS 2870: Beneath slab (includes penetrations and control joints) Not suitable Not suitable Full system subject to 3.4.1(4) Full system subject to 3.4.1(4) Full system beneath slab subject to 3.4.1(4) and (5)
Concrete slab on ground not complying with AS 2870: Slab perimeter Suitable subject to 3.4.1(4) Not suitable Full system subject to 3.4.1(4) Full system subject to 3.4.1(4) Perimeter system subject to 3.4.1(4) and (6)
Suspended floors Not applicable Suitable subject to 3.4.1(4) Suitable subject to 3.4.1(4) Component; or full system subject to 3.4.1(4) Full system subject to 3.4.1(4)