A separate submittal is required for each code section. Structures built in Florida require protection against infestation and damage from subterranean termites. These insects are common in Florida and are constantly foraging for cellulose bearing materials over a wide area.
Termites can cause extensive damage to unprotected structures.
Conventional means of protection involve the establishment of a barrier of pesticide treated soil under and around the entire structure. Certain construction practices and activities can disrupt this barrier, lessen or remove its effectiveness, or make the structure more likely to be infested by the termites. The modifications proposed in this suite of proposed modifications will minimize available subterranean termite food supply, eliminate hidden termite access into structures, and increase the effectiveness of the chemically treated soil barrier. These modifications also provide for improved notification of building inspection officials of the completion of required pesticide treatments. These modifications strengthen the Base Code to the benefit of all citizens and increase safety by decreasing the chances of structural damage and the need for additional applications of pesticides to control termites.