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Building Code Information

This section is to assist and educate the pest control industry on the new Florida Building Code
regulations. It summarizes the sections of the Florida Building Code that relate to termites that
might impact some operations of licensed pest control operators.
Florida Building Code Sections Related to Termites
The Florida Building Code became effective March 1, 2002. This code contains a number
of provisions that were designed to increase the effectiveness of preventative treatments
for termites and decrease construction practices that make structures susceptible to
termite infestation. The changes were developed by the Termite Work Group consisting
of representatives of the pest control industry, the building industry, universities, and state
agencies. The table below lists sections of the Florida Building Code that pertain to termite
protection and gives a short description of that section. The actual language of the sections
referenced below can be seen on the Florida Building Commission’s website.
Certificate of Protective Requires posting of applications - no “final approval”
104.2.6 Treatment for Prevention if all applications not made, including vertical barrier
of Termites

Requires posting of consumer notice inside house
Notice of Termite
104.2.7 - will inform owner of need to renew contract and
Protection
inspect annually
Section 1403 - Veneered Requires 6 inch space between grade and siding for
1403.1.6
Walls termite inspection
Protection Against Decay Requires discharge lines and gutter downspouts to
1503.4.4
and Termites terminate at least one foot from foundation
Requires foundations to have some form of
Foundations and Retaining
1816.1 protection from termites (“labeled for use as a
Walls - Termite Protection
preventative treatment to new construction”)
If soil treatment is used, must be done after
1816.1.1
compaction
If soil treatment is used, disturbed areas must be re-
1816.1.2
treated
If soil treatment is used, forms and traps must be
1816.1.3
plastic or metal
If soil treatment is used, vapor barrier must be
1816.1.4
installed
If soil treatment is used, concrete overpour must be
1816.1.5
removed
If soil treatment is used, applications must also
1816.1.6 be made within one foot of the foundation under
adjoining slabs
Soil treatment must be in compliance with DACS
1816.1.7 Termite Protection
rules

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