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Section R318 Protection Against Subterranean Termites

Residential Code 2018 of Kansas > 3 Building Planning > R318 Protection Against Subterranean Termites
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R318.1 Subterranean Termite Control Methods

In areas subject to damage from termites as indicated by Table R301.2(1), protection shall be by one, or a combination, of the following methods:
  1. Chemical termiticide treatment in accordance with Section R318.2.
  2. Termite-baiting system installed and maintained in accordance with the label.
  3. Pressure-preservative-treated wood in accordance with the provisions of Section R317.1.
  4. Naturally durable termite-resistant wood.
  5. Physical barriers in accordance with Section R318.3 and used in locations as specified in Section R317.1.
  6. Cold-formed steel framing in accordance with Sections R505.2.1 and R603.2.1.

R318.1.1 Quality Mark

Lumber and plywood required to be pressure-preservative treated in accordance with Section R318.1 shall bear the quality mark of an approved inspection agency that maintains continuing supervision, testing and inspection over the quality of the product and that has been approved by an accreditation body that complies with the requirements of the American Lumber Standard Committee treated wood program.

R318.1.2 Field Treatment

Field-cut ends, notches and drilled holes of pressure-preservative-treated wood shall be retreated in the field in accordance with AWPA M4.

R318.2 Chemical Termiticide Treatment

Chemical termiticide treatment shall include soil treatment or field-applied wood treatment. The concentration, rate of application and method of treatment of the chemical termiticide shall be in strict accordance with the termiticide label.

R318.3 Barriers

Approved physical barriers, such as metal or plastic sheeting or collars specifically designed for termite prevention, shall be installed in a manner to prevent termites from entering the structure. Shields placed on top of an exterior foundation wall shall be used only if in combination with another method of protection.

R318.4 Foam Plastic Protection

In areas where the probability of termite infestation is "very heavy" as indicated in Figure R301.2(7), extruded and expanded polystyrene, polyisocyanurate and other foam plastics shall not be installed on the exterior face or under interior or exterior foundation walls or slab foundations located below grade. The clearance between foam plastics installed above grade and exposed earth shall be not less than 6 inches (152 mm).
Exceptions:
  1. Buildings where the structural members of walls, floors, ceilings and roofs are entirely of noncombustible materials or pressure-preservative-treated wood.
  2. Where in addition to the requirements of Section R318.1, an approved method of protecting the foam plastic and structure from subterranean termite damage is used.
  3. On the interior side of basement walls.

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