SECTION 02285 TERMITE CONTROL 00000000PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. 1.

2 Soil treatment for termite control as specified herein.

REFERENCES A. SAUDI ARABIAN STANDARDS ORGANIZATION (SASO) SASO 392/1990 Regulations for Pesticides.

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SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's technical data and application instructions.

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WARRANTY A. Submit written warranty certifying that applied soil poisoning treatment will prevent infestation of the subterranean termites and that if subterranean termite activity is discovered during warranty period, Contractor will re-treat soil and repair or replace damage caused by termite infestation. Provide warranty for a period of 10 years from the date of substantial handover, signed by both, Manufacturer and Applicator.

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QUALITY ASSURANCE A. B. Conform to the manufacturer's instructions and recommendations for work, including preparation of substrates and application. Engage a professional pest control operator, licensed in accordance with the regulations of governing authorities for application of soil treatment solution.

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JOB CONDITION A. B. Restrictions: Apply soil treatment solution after the completion of excavation, filling and grading operations unless otherwise required in construction operations. To insure penetration, do not apply soil treatment to excessively wet soils or during inclement weather. Comply with handling and application instructions of the soil toxicant manufacturer.

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SOIL TREATMENT SOLUTION A. Soil Treatment Solution: 1. B. Termiticide active ingredient shall be Permethrin, with minimum percentage of 36.8 percent or chlorpyrifos with minimum percentage of 45.64 percent.

Application Rates and Method of Application: As recommended by the manufacturer or his authorized applicator for the various locations and as approved by the Engineer. Apply soil treatment solution under slab on grade structures, under basement structures, masonry foundations or grade beams, at expansion and control joints as recommended by the manufacturer. Use an emulsive concentrate termiticide for dilution with water, specifically formulated to prevent infestation by termites. The solution shall consist of Permethrin chemical elements and concentrations and shall be diluted as recommended by the manufacturer. Other solutions may be used as recommended by the Applicator and approved by the Engineer as well as local governing authorities. Soil treatment solutions shall not be injurious to planting. Fuel oil will not be permitted as a diluent.

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00PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 APPLICATION A. Surface Preparation: Remove foreign matter which could decrease effectiveness of treatment on areas to be treated. Loosen, rake, and level soil to be treated except previously compacted areas under slabs and foundations. Termiticide may be applied before placement of compacted fill under slabs, if recommended by Manufacturer.

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0APPLICATION RATES A. Application rates at the different locations specified herein shall be as recommended by the Manufacturer to achieve horizontal and vertical barriers against infestation. Treat soil before concrete slabs are placed using either power sprayer or tank-type garden sprayer and in accordance with the following: 1. Apply termiticide to soil in critical areas under slabs, including entire inside perimeter inside of foundation walls, along both sides of interior partition walls, around plumbing pipes and electric conduit penetrating slab and around interior column footers. Apply termiticide as an overall treatment under slabs and attached slab areas. Apply termiticide along outside edges of the building. Dig a trench 150 mm to 200 mm wide along the outside of foundation to a depth of not less than 300 mm. Mix chemical solution with the soil as it is being replaced in trench.

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At Hollow Masonry Foundations or Grade Beams: Treat voids with termiticide by pouring directly into the hollow spaces. At Expansion Joints, Control Joints and Grade Areas: Apply termiticide to areas of penetration through the slabs. Reapply soil treatment solution to areas disturbed by subsequent excavation or other construction activities following application.

PRECAUTION A. Post signs in areas of application to warn workers that termiticide been applied. Remove signs when areas are covered by other construction.

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RE-APPLICATION A. Reapply soil treatment solution to areas disturbed by subsequent excavation or other construction activities following application. END OF SECTION

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