Attachment 2 - Termite Detection Report · MCU17/0559.05

Definitions to help you better understand this report


“Client” The person or persons for whom this Termite Detection Report was carried out or their
Principal (i.e. the person or persons for whom the report was being obtained).

“Termite Detection Consultant” A person who meets the competency criteria for carrying out termite
inspections set out in Australian Standard AS 3660.2.

“Termites”    Wood destroying insects belonging to the order ‘Isoptera’ which commonly attack seasoned
timber.

“Termite Attack” Termite Activity and/or Termite Damage.

“Termite Activity” Telltale signs associated with ‘active’ (live) and/or ‘inactive’ (absence of live) Termites
at the time of inspection.

“Termite Damage” Noticeable impairments to the integrity of timber and other susceptible materials
resulting from attack by Termites.

“Conditions Conducive to Termite Attack” Noticeable building deficiencies or environmental factors
that may contribute to the presence of Termites.

“Building and Site” The main building (or main buildings in the case of a building complex) and all
timber structures (such as outbuildings, landscaping, retaining walls, fences, bridges, trees, tree stumps
and timber embedded in soil) and the land within the property boundaries up to a distance of 50 metres
from the main building(s).

“Readily Accessible Areas” Areas which can be easily and safely inspected without injury to person or
property, are up to 3.6 metres above ground or floor levels, in roof spaces where the minimum area of
accessibility is not less than 600 mm high by 600 mm wide and subfloor spaces where the minimum
area of accessibility is not less than 400 mm high by 600 mm wide, providing the spaces or areas
permit entry. The term ‘readily accessible’ also includes:
(a)    accessible subfloor areas on a sloping site where the minimum clearance is not less than 150
        mm high at the inside face of an external wall, provided that the area is not more than 2 metres
        from a point with conforming clearance (i.e. 400 mm high by 600 mm wide); and
(b)     areas at the eaves of accessible roof spaces, that are within the consultant ’s unobstructed line
       of sight and within arm’s length from a point with conforming clearance (i.e. 600 mm high by 600
       mm wide).

“Tests” Additional attention to the visual examination was given to those accessible areas which the
consultant’s experience has shown to be particularly susceptible to attack by Termites. Instrument
Testing of those areas and other visible accessible timbers/materials/areas showing evidence of attack
was performed. The definition ‘Tests’ also includes the carrying out of Additional Tests, if recommended
by the consultant.

“Instrument Testing” Where appropriate the carrying out of Tests using the following techniques and
instruments:
(a)     electronic moisture detecting meter - an instrument used for assessing the moisture content of
        building elements;
(b)     stethoscope - an instrument used to hear sounds made by termites within building elements;
(c)     probing - a technique where timber and other materials/areas are penetrated with a sharp
        instrument (e.g. bradawl or pocket knife), but does not include probing of decorative timbers or
        finishes, or the drilling of timber and trees; and
(d)     sounding - a technique where timber is tapped with a solid object.

“Additional Tests” Where areas of high moisture are detected during inspection that cannot be readily
explained, or where termite activity is suspected but cannot be readily located, a further inspection of


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