Technical Specification: ANTI TERMITE

Technical Specification of Anti -termite

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................... 3
2. MATERIAL......................................................................................................................................... 3
3. DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING ................................................................................................... 3
4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR HEALTH HAZARDS AND SAFETY MEASURES ........................................ 4
5. ACCEPTANCE & VERIFICATION......................................................................................................... 5
6. METHODS- PRE-CONSTRUCTIONAL ANTI-TERMITE TREATMENT .................................................... 6
7. INSPECTION & TESTING ................................................................................................................... 8
8. REPORTING ...................................................................................................................................... 9
9. QUALITY ASSURANCE ....................................................................................................................... 9
10. MODE OF MEASUREMENT ............................................................................................................... 9
11. General NOTE................................................................................................................................... 9

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR CONCRETE

1 SCOPE
This specification deals with the minimum requirements of materials, quality, process required to
adequately protect the building against attack of termites. This specification deals with termite protection
by means of suitable treatment and providing pre-constructional Anti-termite treatment by treating
bottom, surface and sides of the excavation, back fill in immediate contact with foundation, top surface
of plinth filling
Any special requirements as shown or noted on the drawings shall supersede over the provisions of this
specifications with written approval of Engineer In-charge. The work shall only be executed by the
government / local approving authority issued licensed vendor. The licensed vendor should produce valid
authorized copy of such license along with intent of executing the aforesaid work without fail. The vendor
should submit guarantee on RS. 100/- non Judicial stamp paper as per the format of Kalpataru Limited

STANDARDS AND CODE OF PRACTISE

Following Indian Standards including all Amendment and latest Revisions forms the part of this
Specification. An alternative equivalent National Specifications to suit the situation in which the works
are being executed, may be used but only with the written approval of the Engineer in charge

Code Title of the Code

IS 632 SPECIFICATION FOR GAMMA-BHC ( LINDANE) EMULSIFIABLE CONCENTRATES
IS 6313 I CODE OF PRACTICE FOR ANTI-TERMITE MEASURES IN BUILDINGS
IS 6313 II CODE OF PRACTICE FOR ANTI-TERMITE MEASURES IN BUILDINGS
IS 6313 III CODE OF PRACTICE FOR ANTI-TERMITE MEASURES IN BUILDINGS
IS 4015 GUIDE FOR HANDLING CASES OF PESTICIDE POISONING
IS 8944 CHLORPYRIFOS, EMULSIFIABLE CONCENTRATES SPECIFICATION
IS 10627 METHODS FOR SAMPLING OF PESTICIDAL FORMULATIONS
IS 10500 IS code for Potable water

Manufacturers specification

2 MATERIAL
The chemicals used for the soil treatment shall be any one or combination of the following with the
tentative concentration shown against each emulsion or as per manufactures recommendations.

Chemicals Concentration
Lindane (Ref IS 632) 1.0% (by weight)
Chlorpyrifos 20 EC (Ref IS 8944) 1.0% (by weight)

3 DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING

3.1 Delivery:
All the material received on site shall comply to the relevant standards. The material shall be received on
site with MTC & the contractor shall provide the License for the same. As per PO & drawings.as per challan
/Purchase requisition or as per standards
All the received material shall accompany with the manufacturers test certificate & production lot detail
(for the purpose of testing only)

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The material preferably shall be received and shall get consumed within 90 days of production of the
material (8944)

3.2 Storage:

1. Storehouses must be located away from areas where people or animals are housed and away
from water sources, wells, and canals
2. They should be located on high ground and fenced, with access only for authorized persons.
However, there should be easy access for insecticide delivery vehicles and, ideally access on at
least three sides of the building for fire-fighting vehicles and equipment in case of emergency
3. Pesticides must NOT be kept where they would be exposed to sunlight, water, or moisture which
could affect their stability
4. Storehouses should be secure and well ventilated
5. Containers, bags or boxes should be well stacked to avoid possibility of spillage. The principle of
first expiry first out should be followed
6. Stock and issue registers should be kept upto date. Access to the Pesticides should be limited to
authorized personnel only
7. The store room should have a prominently displayed mark of caution used for poisonous or
hazardous substances. It should be kept locked
8. Containers should be arranged to minimize handling and thus avoid mechanical damage which
could give rise to leaks. Containers and cartons should be stacked safely, with the height of stacks
limited to ensure stability

Mandatory Verification documents:

PO specification
Challan
MTC
Batch no of production (date & Batch no)
Manufacturers technical specification & recommendation for mode of operation
Safety Data sheet

3.3 Handling
Exposure to Pesticides may occur when handling and spraying Pesticides. The exposures to Pesticides may
occur in following situations:
1. When handling the insecticide product during opening of the package, mixing and preparation of
the spray
2. When spraying the insecticide
3. When disposing the insecticide solution and containers

4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR HEALTH HAZARDS AND SAFETY MEASURES

All the chemicals mentioned in above are poisonous and hazardous to health. These chemicals can have
an adverse effect upon health when absorbed through the skin, inhaled as vapors or spray mists or
swallowed. Persons handling or using these chemicals should be well experienced & shall be aware of the
consequences of mishandling or negligence & its ill effect. Absorption of these chemicals through the skin
is the most likely the sources of accidental poisoning. They should be cautioned to observe carefully. The
precautions given in particularly when handling these chemicals in the form of concentrates, these
chemicals are brought to the site in the form of emulsifiable concentrates. The containers should be
clearly labelled and should be stored carefully so that children, pets, or any unauthorized person cannot
get at them. They should be kept securely closed. Particular care should be taken to prevent skin contact
with concentrates. Prolonged exposure to dilute emulsions should also be avoided. Workers should wear

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clean clothing and should wash thoroughly with soap and water especially before having any edibles. In
the event of severe contamination, clothing should be removed at once and the skin shall be washed
thoroughly with soap and water. If chemicals splash into the eyes they shall be flushed with plenty of soap
and water and immediate medical attention should be sought. The concentrates are oil solutions and
present a fire hazard owing to the use of petroleum solvents. Flames should not be allowed during mixing.
Care should be taken in the application of soil toxicants to see that they are not allowed to contaminate
wells or springs which serve as sources of drinking water. In case of poisoning, suitable measures shall be
taken for protection in accordance with 1S 4015.

General precautions:
1. The operator should also wear a protective hat and face shield or goggles
2. Do not eat, drink or smoke while working
3. Wash hands and face with soap and water after spraying and before eating, smoking or drinking
4. Shower or bath at the end of every days work and wear new clean clothes
5. Wash overalls and other protective clothing at the end of every working day in soap and water and
keep them separate from the rest of the familys clothes
6. If the insecticide touches the skin, wash off immediately with soap and water
7. Change clothes immediately if they become contaminated with Pesticides
8. Inform the supervisor immediately if one feels unwell.

Protective clothing and equipment:

Absorption of insecticide occurs mainly through the skin, lungs and mouth. Specific protective clothing
and equipment given below must be worn in accordance with the safety instructions on the product label
Broad-brimmed hat (protects head, face and neck from spray droplets)
Face-shield or goggles (protects face and eyes against spray fall-out)
Face mask (protects nose and mouth from airborne particles)
Long-sleeved overalls (worn outside of boots)
Rubber gloves
Boots

Health Monitoring: In case of accidental exposures or appearances of symptoms of poisoning, medical

advice must be sought immediately

5 ACCEPTANCE & VERIFICATION

Indication of the source of manufacture,
Batch Number
Name of the manufacturer ISI Mark
MTC
All the materials received on site shall comply with following requirements as per the reference codes as
below;
For GAMMA-BHC (LINDANE IS 632) and for CHLORPYRIFOS (IS 8944) the observed Gamma isomer
& / or chlorpyrifos content, in percent of any of the samples shall not differ from the declared
nominal value by more than the percent tolerance limits given below:

Nominal Value ( % ) Tolerance of the Nominal value

Up to 9 + 10 5
Above 9 and below 50 +5 5
50 and above +5 3

Acidity or Alkalinity test for GAMMA-BHC (LINDANE):

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The acidity (as H2SO4) shall not be more than 0.2 percent by mass or alkalinity (as NaOH) shall not be
more than 0.05 percent by mass.

Acidity for CHLORPYRIFOS (IS 8944):

Acidity (as H2S04) When tested, acidity (as H2SO4) shall be 0.05 percent by mass, Max..

6 METHODS- PRE-CONSTRUCTIONAL ANTI-TERMITE TREATMENT

The contractor shall submit in detail methodology of the work to be carried out. The method shall be in
line with the following

6.1 Mound Treatment:

If termite mounds are found within the plinth area of the buildings these should be destroyed by means
of insecticides in the form of water suspension or emulsion which should be poured into the mounds at
several places after breaking open the earthen structure and making holes with crow-bars. The quantity
to be used will depend upon the size of the
mound. For a mound volume of about 1 m3, 4 liters of an emulsion in water of one percent Chlorpyrifos
20 EC or Lindane 20 EC may be used

6.2 Treatment of column pits & wall trenches

The bottom surface and sides (up to a height of 30 cm from the bottom) of the excavations made for
column pits, trenches and basements shall be treated with the diluted chemical emulsion mentioned
above at (6313 II) 5 liter/ sq. meter of surface area. this is in the case of masonry foundation

6.3 Treatment to RCC Foundation, Raft, retaining wall & Backfill earth
In-case of RCC foundation due to the concrete mi, the termites are unable to penetrate hence the vertical
treatment shall start from 500mm below the expected ground level. The depth of 500 mm shall be
determined from the new soil level resulting from the filling or cutting mentioned above, and soil in
immediate contact with the vertical surfaces of RCC foundations shall be treated at the rate of 7.5 L/m2.
Post completion of the foundation, column, retaining wall etc., the structure shall be treated at the rate
of 7.5 l/m2 of the vertical surface of the sub-structure for each side prior to back filling. The further
treatment shall be continued on the perimeter of the building. Prior to this treatment the care shall be
taken that the backfilled material is well compacted & the material is dry. If water is used for ramming the
earth fill, the chemical treatment shall be carried out after the ramming operation is done by rodding the
earth at 150 mm centers close to parallel to the wall surface and spraying the chemical emulsion at the
above dosage of 7.5L/m2. After the treatment, the soil should be tamped in place. The earth is usually
returned in layers and the treatment shall be carried out in similar stages. The chemical emulsion shall be
directed towards the masonry surfaces so that the earth in contact with these surfaces is well treated
with the chemical

6.4 Treatment of top surface of plinth filling

The top surface of the consolidated earth within plinth walls shall be treated with chemical emulsion at
the rate of 5 l/m2 of the surface before the sand bed or sub-grade is laid. If the filled earth has been well
rammed and the surface does not allow the emulsion to seep through, holes up to 50 to 75 mm deep at
150 mm centers both ways maybe made with 12 mm diameter mild steel rod on the surface to facilitate
saturation of the soil with the chemical emulsion

6.5 Treatment at Junction of the Wall and the Floor

Special care shall be taken to establish continuity of the wall / column barrier on inner wall surface from
ground level up to the level of the filled earth surface. To achieve this, a small channel 30 x 30 mm shall

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be made at all the junctions of wall / column with the floor (before laying the sub-grade) the rod holes
made in the channel up to the ground level 150 mm apart and the iron rod moved backward and
forward to break up the earth and chemical emulsion poured along the wall at the rate of 7.5 l/m2 of
vertical wall or column surface so as to soak the soil right to the bottom. The soil should be tamped back
into place after the operation. (the same treatment shall be followed in case of basement earth filling)

6.6 Treatment of soil along external perimeter of building

After the building is complete, the earth along the external perimeter of the building should be rodded
at intervals of 150 mm and to a depth of 300 mm. The rods should be moved backward and forward
parallel to the wall to break up the earth and chemical emulsion poured along the wall at the rate of 7.5
l/m2 of vertical surfaces. After the treatment, the earth should be tamped back into place. If the earth
outside the building be graded on completion of building, this treatment should be carried out on
completion of such grading.
If the filling being more than 300 mm, the external perimeter treatment shall extend to the full depth of
filling upto the ground level so as to ensure continuity of the chemical barrier.

6.7 Treatment of soil under PCC / grade slab around external perimeter of building (incase of the
Masonry sub structure)
Top surface of the consolidated earth over which the apron is to be laid shall be treated with chemical
emulsion at the rate of 5 l/m2 of the surface before the apron is laid. If consolidated earth does not
allow emulsion to seep through, holes up to 50 to 75 mm deep at 150 mm centers both ways may be
made with 12 mm diameter mild steel rod on the surface to facilitate saturation of the soil with the
chemical emulsion

6.8 Treatment of Soil Surrounding Pipes, Wastes and Conduits

When pipes, wastes and conduits enter the soil inside the area of the foundations, soil surrounding the
point of entry shall be loosened around each such pipe, waste or conduit for a distance of 150 mm and
to a depth of 75 mm before treatment is commenced. When they enter the soil external to the
foundations, they shall be similarly treated at a distance of over 300 mm unless they stand clear of the
walls of the building by about 75 mm.

6.9 Treatment for Expansion Joints

Expansion joints at ground floor level are one of the biggest hazards for termite infestation. The soil
beneath these joints should receive special attention when the treatment under 7.4 is carried out. This
treatment should be supplemented by treating through the expansion joint after the sub-grade has
been laid, at the rate of 2 litres per linear metre.

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7 INSPECTION & TESTING

7.1 Inspection of incoming Materials:
Quantity As per challan and PO, Manufacturer date, MTC & Seal of chemical pack

7.2 Frequency: As and when material received for incoming material inspection

7.3 Third party testing

1. At the time of start of the work per source per type of chemicals
2. After every 3 months per source per type of chemicals
The sampling shall be done as below as per the lot. Lot means a single consignment, all the containers of
the same type, same grade & belonging / of same manufacturer produced by same method shall be
grouped as lot

7.4 SAMPLING
Sampling plan

Quantity of Material in Lot (kg) For Container of up to 25 kg For Container more than 25 kg
Up to 1000 3 2
1001 to 3000 5 3
3001 to 10000 7 5
10001 and above 10 7

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8 REPORTING
Responsibility of the contractor / E.I to prepare & maintain all the material inspection checklist, Test
reports, approved drawings for the location of sockets, spacing etc. as approved for the project.

9 QUALITY ASSURANCE
Activity on site shall comply with relevant latest approved drawings, work procedures, technical
specifications, BOQ and contracts documents given in particular or approved and designed for the project.
All material shall provide and monitor quality control over materials received from suppliers /
manufacturers to ensure that materials comply with standard specified and are as per Technical
specification.

10 MODE OF MEASUREMENT
The mode of measurement shall be as per the BOQ.

11 General Notes
1. In the entire specification wherever it is specified about third party testing, it shall be done only
from NABL accredited Lab which are listed in Kalpataru Ltd. List of Approved Laboratories -----
Check for the Lab in this case
2. Material / test reports of lab other than the listed lab shall not be considered or accepted
3. In case the listed laboratory does not have the facility of performing particular test then its
contractors responsibility to identify & suggest the laboratory name, Engineer In-Charge can
decide to do testing or not in that lab after deliberate internal discussion & approval with the
Quality team at corporate office.
Disposal of remains of Pesticides and empty packaging
1. At the end of the days work, the inside of the spray pump should be washed and any residual
insecticide should be flushed from the lance and nozzle
2. The rinsing water should be collected and carefully contained in clearly marked drums with a
tightly fitted lid. This should be used to dilute the next days tank loads or disposed properly by
the supervisor at disposal sites like pits or digs
3. Never pour the remaining insecticide into rivers, pools or any source of water
4. All empty packaging should be returned to the supervisor for safe disposal according to national
guidelines
5. Never re-use empty insecticide containers
6. It shall be the duty of manufacturers, formulators of Pesticides and operators to dispose packages
or surplus materials and washing in a safe manner so as to prevent environmental or water
pollution
7. The used packages shall not be left outside to prevent their re-use
Disposal of Expired Pesticides
1. Adequate measures should be undertaken to avoid expiry of stocks in storehouses
2. First Expiry First Out principle should be strictly followed during stock movements
3. Information about near expiry stock, should be provided to the contractors site supervisor well in
time so that necessary action can be taken
4. The expired stock should be returned to manufacturer for disposal as per guidelines preferably
through incineration process
5. The chemical efficacy should be tested before disposal of expired insecticide to find out possibility
of usage. The efficacy and active ingredient percentage of insecticide is tested and certified by the
authorized testing laboratory

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