SECTION 313116 - TERMITE CONTROL

1.1 GENERAL
1.2 MATERIALS & WORK GENERALLY
A. Anti-termite treatment shall be applied to all buried structural concrete.
B. Treatment shall also be required around the perimeter of the structure in accordance with
manufacturer’s printed instructions. The Contractor, material and method statements shall be
subject to the approval of KSA local authority and/or Employer’s Representative and
assistants as outlined the Contact.
C. Termite proofing shall be provided by an approved sub-contractor. The treatment shall be
carried out by using any of the termicides belonging to the chemical groups approved by the
KSA local authority and/or Employer’s Representative and assistants as outlined the
Contact, in the concentrations and dosage prescribed below.

Approx. concentration to be achieved in

the soil
Chemical Min end use Active ingredient per PPM
concentration sq.mtr.
Organophosphate 2.00% 100 gms 2000
Synthetic Pyrethroid 0.5% 25 gms 500

D. After reading the Design Drawings, the specialist sub-contractor shall submit the following
information:
1. Type of chemical used
2. Concentrate available commercially
3. End-use concentration and total chemical concentration estimated to be consumed for
the project. The basis for estimation of the total chemical concentration required shall be
arrived at by showing the stage wise requirement of the end use concentration
(emulsion). This total quantity shall be kept on site in sealed drums which shall be
properly labelled and show the date of manufacture and expiry.
4. Certificates for;
a. OHSAS 18001:2007 Occupational Health and Safety Management Certification
b. ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management systems — Requirements with
guidance for use
PART 2 EXECUTION

2.1 APPLICATION
A. The treatment shall apply to all below ground foundations, slabs, ground beams and walls
and will commence after levelling/compaction of the filled soil and before
blinding/polyethylene/damp proof membrane is laid.
2.2 TREATMENT TO FOUNDATIONS – PAD FOOTINGS, RAFTS
A. After excavation and compaction of the earth at founding level the compacted surface shall
be treated/ sprayed with approved termiticide emulsion at the rate of five liters/m2.
2.3 TREATMENT UNDER GROUND BEARING SLABS

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 A. After final compaction of the backfill, hard core, blinding and before laying the damp proof
sheet, approved termiticide solution shall be sprayed evenly on the compacted surface at the
rate of five liters/m2. Care shall be taken to ensure that the entire surface is treated.
2.4 TREATMENT TO JUNCTION OF WALL AND FLOOR
A. Termiticide solution shall be sprayed simultaneously at the rate of two liters/lm, all along the
wall and floor junction of the plinth beams. A small trench shall be made along junction to
check that the termiticide solution percolates along the junction instead.
2.5 TREATMENT TO SUSCEPTIBLE ENTRY POINTS
A. Soil around utility entry points and service pipes shall be thoroughly drenched with the
termiticide solution to prevent entry of subterranean termites.
2.6 TREATMENT TO EXTERNAL WALL PERIMETER
A. A small trench shall be dug in the compacted surface of the external wall perimeter and filled
with termiticide solution at the rate of five liters per linear meter of external wall. After the
solution has seeped into the soil, the trench shall be back filled with treated soil to maintain
the barrier.
2.7 GUARANTEE
A. Unless stated otherwise in section 0 and 1 in this specification, on completion of the
treatment in all respects, guarantee of five years shall be provided.
B. In the unlikely event of re-infestation during the guarantee period Contractor shall submit his
proposals for rectification to the KSA local authority and/or Employer’s Representative and
all necessary treatment shall be carried out and maintained over the period at no extra cost.
2.8 DILUTION RATIO
A. Dilution ratio shall be strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s printed instructions or as
directed by KSA local authority and/or Employer’s Representative and assistants.
2.9 PRECAUTIONS
A. Precautions shall be taken not to disturb the treated areas by re-levelling, digging or earth
filling, as this will break the chemical barrier. In case such a situation arises, the area is to be
treated again to restore the chemical barrier.
2.10 STAFF
A. The staff shall have suitable qualifications and experience to carry out the termite treatment.
2.11 SAFETY
A. The Contractor shall list availability of safety and protective equipment and procedures
2.12 EXPERIENCE
A. The Contractor shall provide a list of properties treated against termites, mentioning the
period and references.

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