Anti-Termite Treatment

BESTEN Engineers & Consultants India

Private Ltd

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Scope
Health Hazards and Safety Measures
Codes and Standards
General requirements
Site Preparation
Materials
Mode of Application and Rate of Application
Treatment for Masonry Foundations & Basement
Treatment for RCC Foundation & Basement
Top Surface of Plinth Filling
Junction of Walls and Floors
External Perimeter of Building
Soil Surrounding Pipes and Conduits
Expansion Joints
Treatment of Soil under Apron
Treatment Over DPC
Treatment of Walls Retaining Soil above Floor Level
Precautions During and After Treatment
Guarantees
Mode of Measurement

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Scope

How to Carry out of Pre-Constructional Anti-Termite

Chemical Treatment for the Building.

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2. Health Hazards and Safety Measures
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All chemical used for anti-termite treatment are poisonous and hazardous to
health.
Keep the containers closed and secured.
Wear protective clothing while handling the chemicals.
Avoid flames in the vicinity during mixing.
Never allow treatment chemicals to contaminate sources of drinking water.
Follow instructions provided by the manufacturer in the MSDS ( Material Safety
Data Sheet ).
In case of poisoning take remedial measures according to the MSDS provided
by the manufacturer and as per IS 4015.

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3. Codes & Standards
IS 6313 - Code of practice for anti-termite measures in buildings.
1. IS 6313 Part 1 Constructional Measures
2. IS 6313 Part 2 Pre-Constructional Anti-Termite Measures in Buildings
3. IS 6313 Part 3 Treatment for Existing Buildings

This Presentation is Specific to IS 6313 Part 2

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4. General Requirements

1. Anti-termite treatment is a specialist job: Use only specialized

agencies for carrying out anti-termite treatment preferably a member
of Indian Pest Control Association.
2. Anti-termite treatment should be carried out in the early stages of
construction of buildings:- Start from substructure and up to plinth
level.
3. Follow Indian Standard Safety Code and Site Specific Safety rules
4. Submit Material Specification and MSDS to EIC before start of work

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5. Site Preparation
1. Remove all organic matter, construction debris, rubbish etc.
2. Water logged foundations shall be treated after drying when the soil is

absorbent.
3. For low penetration and slopping sites, surface to be scarified 75mm
depth.
4. Complete all cutting, excavation, leveling & grading before starting
treatment .

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6. Materials

1. Chloropyriphos 20% EC bearing ISI certification .

2. Dilute 1 part of Chloropyriphos 20% EC with 19 part of water to get 1%

emulsion.
3. Indian pest control association approved chemical shall be used.
4. Contractor shall submit purchase vouchers to EIC for verification.

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7. Mode of Application and Rate of Application
1. Chemical emulsion should be applied uniformly by sprayers.
2. Specified rates should be applied at each stages of treatment.
3. Pressure pumps and sprayers of adequate capacity shall be used for proper

penetration of chemical.

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8. Treatment for Masonry Foundations & Basement

1. Foundations shall be completely

enveloped with chemical barrier.

2. Treatment shall be from sub
structure to plinth surface
3. Apply emulsion @ 5 Ltrs/ Sqm
for
normal
load
bearing
structures
4. Vertical
surfaces
@
7.50
Ltrs/Sqm.

Legend
A - Bottom and sides of trench
B - Backfill in immediate contact
with foundation wall
C - Junction of wall and floor
D- External perimeter of building

7.50
Ltrs/Sqm

3 00
Min M
M

5
Ltrs/Sqm

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9. Treatment for RCC Foundations & Basement
1. Treatment shall start at a depth of 500 mm
below the ground level/FML.
2. Apply emulsion for vertical surfaces @
7.50 Ltrs/Sqm.
Legend

7.50
Ltrs/Sqm

A - Min 500 mm below ground level/FML

B - Plinth Filling
D- FML to Grade Beam top
E - FFL to Plinth beam top
NGL - Natural Ground Level
FML - Formation Level

500 mm
below
NGL/FML

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10. Top Surface of Plinth Filling
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Consolidated plinth surface shall be treated.

Treatment shall be @ 5 Ltrs/Sqm before sub-base is laid.
If consolidated soil doesn't allow the emulsion to seep through,
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ii.
iii.

Make holes using 12mm dia rod @ 150 mm c/c in both directions.
Depth of hole shall be 50mm to 75 mm.
Pour chemical emulsion into holes and allow to saturate.

5
Ltrs/Sqm

Holes @
150 mm
c/c

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11. Junction of the Wall and Floors

1. Continuity of vertical chemical barrier on inner wall surface from ground level

to finished floor level is required.

2. Treatment shall be carried out by
i. Placing a channel of 30x30 mm at all junctions of wall and columns with
floor before sub grade is laid.
ii. Make holes using 12 mm dia rod@ 150mm c/c and breakup the earth up
to ground level.
iii. Pour chemical emulsion into the holes @ 7.5 Lit/Sqm.
iv. Tamp back the soil into the channel and consolidate the earth.

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12. External Perimeter of Building
1. The external perimeter of the building shall
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be treated.
The external perimeter of the building shall
be roded at 150 mm c/c on both ways to
make holes.
Minimum depth of hole shall be 300 mm.
Pour the chemical emulsion in to the hole @
7.5 Ltr / Sqm of vertical surface.
Tamp back the soil after treatment &
consolidate.
If earth outside the building requires
grading, treatment shall be done after
completion of grading.

Min 300 mm @ 7.5

Ltrs / Sqm

External
Perimeter

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13. Soil Surrounding Pipes and Conduits

1. Service pipes entering the foundation/building shall be treated.

2. Treatment shall be carried out at a distance of 300 mm away from pipe in

both Side.
3. Depth of treatment shall be 75 mm below the pipe.
4. At each entry points treatment shall be carried for a distance of min 1 mtr
away from building/ foundation entry point.
300 mm
away from
the pipe

1 mtr away
from each
entry points

300

mm

75 mm below
the pipe

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14. Expansion Joints

1. Soil beneath the expansion joints at ground level shall be treated.

2. Expansion joint shall be treated after sub grade has been laid.
3. Treatment shall be @ 2 Ltrs per running meter of expansion joint.

2 Ltr / Rmt

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15. Treatment of Soil Under Apron
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2.
3.

Consolidated soil below the below apron shall be treated.

Treatment shall be @ 5 Ltrs/Sqm before sub-base is laid.
If consolidated soil doesn't allow the emulsion to seep
through,
i.
Make holes using 12mm dia rod @ 150 mm c/c in both
directions.
ii.
Depth of hole shall be 50mm to 75 mm.
5 Ltrs /
iii. Pour chemical emulsion into holes and allow to saturate.
Sqm

Consolidated
soil

50 75
mm
depth

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16. Treatment over DPC
1. Top of concrete damp proof course in external and internal walls shall be treated.
2. A liberal coat of chemical solution shall be applied when the concrete is still green.

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17. Treatment of Walls Retaining Soil above Floor Level
1. Retaining walls like the basements walls, outer walls above the floor level

shall be treated.
2. Treatment shall be in the retaining soil in immediate vicinity of the wall.
3. Treatment shall be carried @ 7.5 Ltr per Sq.mtr of vertical surface.

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18. Precautions During and After Treatment
1. Care to ensure that the chemical barrier

is complete and continuous.

2. The treatment shall not be carried out
when it is raining or when the soil is
wet.
3. Treated
soil surface shall not be
disturbed.
4. Take immediate steps to restore the
continuity and completeness of the
barrier system if treated soil gets
disturbed.

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19. Guarantees

1. The contractor shall provide guarantee certificate as per specified format.

2. Guarantee shall state that the building is protected against termite attack

for a period of 10 years.

3. During the contract period if there is any termite attack the contractor will
carry out the necessary post constructional treatment at no extra cost.

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20. Mode of Measurement

1. Measurement shall be made in Sq.mtr on the basis of plinth area of the building.

1. Rate includes the cost of materials, labour and all tools, plants, sprayers

and safety equipments required for complete operation.

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