If you are a homeowner, you need to understand what is required in relation to termite management for new buildings and the extension or alteration to existing buildings. you will also need to know what alternatives are available to meet these requirements.
Your builder must inform you about the termite management system used for your home and the on going maintenance requirements. Regular maintenance and monitoring is particularly important in ensuring the effectiveness of termite management systems.
Builders must comply with the termite management requirements set out in the Building Code of Australia (BCA). That is, the BCA must be complied with as a minimum.
In simple terms, the BCA requires that the wall, roof and flooring framing (structural elements) and door jambs, window frames and reveals, architraves and skirting of all new buildings be protected to reduce the risk of termite infestation. The BCA sets out minimum requirements only, while things like the contract and consumer choice may dictate a higher level of termite management.
Source: BSA Fact Sheet 1/2001
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