What legislation exists for termite control?
The Building Regulations require all new houses, including extensions, built within areas designated by municipal councils as likely to be subject to termite infestation, to have some form of management against termite attack. This means that the construction of all new buildings and additions are required to be protected against termite infestation in accordance with the Australian Standard AS3660.1 – 2000 Termite management – Part 1:New Building work. Exception of treatment under the regulations only applies to detached Class 10 buildings such as a shed, garage, carport etc.
