PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS AGAINST SUBTERRANEAN TERMITES - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR PREVENTION, DETECTION AND TREATMENT OF INFESTATION
This Malaysian Standard recommends the procedures for the prevention, detection and treatment of subterranean termite infestation in buildings and other structures. It includes details for the treatment of the soil with chemicals which prevent termites from accessing timber and other termite susceptible materials in buildings. Detailed specifications for pre-and post-construction treatments are outlined.
This 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 termites and methods for the prevention of reinfestation by termites.
Details of treatment and a recommendation for the application of termiticides are included within this standard.
This standard also provides guidance to those seeking and specifying anti-termite treatment services.
