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DESIGN

All restaurants are deemed as ‘Standard Risk’ and as such
below details general principles to be applied to the different
designs of restaurant buildings.
2 Development Project Some points apply only to High Risk sites that are defined in
the box above

Construction Point Standard Risk Standards for Design and
Construction
Old Services on site If not properly sealed Remove old services as far back as
(Drains and conduits for can provide an entry possible. Seal remainder with
electricity, gas, water etc.) route or harbourage concrete or similar permanent
for pests material.
Site Boundary Fencing Some adjacent Where sites are high risk a solid
infested land or fence construction faced with
buildings may not be smooth metal on the outer surface is
within our control. an option. Height – at least 1000mm
Therefore a barrier plus 300mm below ground level or
may be the only to solid surface.
protection, seek
  The Site
specific advice from
pest company.
Soft Planting Area – Soft planting areas No soft planting areas on the
Location can provide restaurant/corral side of the drive
burrowing thru lane (nor within 3 metres of
opportunities for rats restaurant building). Consider
and mice. planter tubs, inset troughs etc. if
planting is needed.
Narrow strips of essential boundary
hedging may be permissible on
existing buildings provided the
selected planting provides good
ground clearance / visibility.
Planted Areas – types of Ground cover plants Use plants which grow upwards
plants/shrubs etc. provide ideal cover rather than spreading and do not
for rat burrows and pack too tightly. Avoid plants which
travel routes. Some have thorns etc. which can make
plants can make entry to the planting area for litter
litter removal etc. collection etc. difficult.
difficult.
Loose fill and paved areas Rats and mice can All areas adjacent to modular
etc.– restaurant side of burrow under the buildings (to within 3 metres) to be
the drive thru lane or building if loose fill or solid paving, concrete or similar and
adjacent to building paved areas are not set on a solid base. Seal/point the
of solid construction gap between the horizontal surface
and building walls.

D5.8 Pest Control Standards 1.0 02 November 2016
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