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DESIGN

Construction Point Risk Standards for Design and
Construction
External walls and party Rodents and All gaps in wall etc. must be fully
walls with adjoining cockroaches etc. can filled before ‘shop fitting’ takes
buildings enter from adjoining place. This is very difficult and often
buildings or from the impossible after the fitting. No gaps.
outside through very For doors etc. maximum gap - 5mm.
small gaps. This can be easily checked using the
‘pencil test’.
Ventilator bricks should have no
holes larger than 5mm unless
protected by a 4mm mesh.
Separation of internal Where an infestation Internal walls, door etc. should be
parts of the building occurs it is essential effectively sealed. Where full
to contain it and sealing is not possible the maximum
minimise spread gap should be 5mm.
  The Restaurant throughout the
building.

Voids and crevices etc. Cockroaches, Avoid or fill void areas and fill cracks
rodents etc. will live / crevices to deny harbourage for
in voids, crevices, pests. Take plaster etc. right down
rear of wall panels, to floor behind skirting's etc.
skirting boards etc.
Drainage connections Rats in particular can Seal all disused drainage points or
thrive in drains. cover with purpose designed caps or
mesh, max 5mm, secured in place.
Lift Shafts Lift shafts can Seal the shaft according to the same
provide an area of standards as described for walls etc.
free movement for Maximum gaps 5mm.
rodents.
Vertical barriers below Rats and mice can Modular buildings – solid vertical
external walls burrow below or barrier to 900mm deep. No gaps
through foundation larger than 5mm. Traditional
level if not properly buildings – traditional foundations to
sealed. a minimum of 900mm and over site
concrete. No gaps larger than 5mm.
Sub Floor Access Access to the sub Sub floor spaces should have access
floor area may be possible via a well-sealed hatch or
required to survey, similar method.
treat infestation or
check/repair
drainage.
Service Conduits/Ducts Service conduits etc. All service conduits should be
from sub floor area to can provide an entry properly sealed at both ends, with
drains, car park lights, exit point to rodents cement mortar or similar material.
menu boards etc. to the sub floor area

D5.8 Pest Control Standards 1.0 02 November 2016
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