AS 3660 requires the property owner to be supplied
with a written inspection report and detailed specifications for an
integrated termite control program. It is a legal requirement that such
an inspection and report be carried out prior to a chemical soil treatment,
and only a licensed pest controller may apply the chemical soil treatment.
Australian Standard 3660 - Termite Protection of Buildings.
Australian Standard 3660 has a legal status in that the relevant State
Govt Pesticide legislation requires the chemicals used for soil barriers
against termites shall be used in accordance with the pesticide label,
the wording of which is approved by the Federal Govt National Registration
Authority on chemicals. The pesticide label in turn requires the chemical
be applied in accordance with Australian Standard 3660.
Australian Standard 3660.2 - 2000, Termite Management - In and
around Existing Buildings and Structures provides guidelines on procedures
for the detection, treatment and minimisation of termite activity in
and around existing buildings and structures, including (1) chemical
soil barrier treatments (2) termite nest location techniques (3) non-chemical
recommendations, and (4) the inspection procedures, written reporting
requirements and recommended frequency of follow-up inspections.
Australian Standard 3660.1 - 2000, Termite Management - New
Building Work, sets performance requirements regarding physical and
chemical termite barriers that can be installed in and around a building,
during construction of new buildings and ground level extensions and
renovations. This standard is referenced in the Building Code of Australia
to make it's requirements mandatory.
Copies of the Australian Standard 3660 are available from Standards
Australia Ph 1300 654 646.