Austin |
Building Criteria Manual |
Section 4. RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION |
Appendix 4.6.0. INSPECTIONS |
Appendix 4.6.2. Residential Building Inspection |
§ 4.6.2.4. Subterranean Termite Protection:
All additions and new construction projects must provide protection against subterranean termites in accordance with the adopted residential code. For all treatments, a third party termite report is required. A copy of this report shall be provided at the final building inspection. See Appendix A, Figures 2 and 3 for the forms. They are also available at the following websites:
HUD Form (HUD.gov) NPMA-99-B - http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/ administration/hudclips/forms/npmaforms
Or
State of Texas Official Wood Destroying Insect Report - https://www.texasagriculture.gov/Portals/0/forms/PEST/Structural/Txwood%20destroying%20insect%20report.pdf
a)
Chemical Termite Protection Treatments - A State of Texas Department of Agriculture approved termite report shall be provided by a State Licensed Structural Pest Control Applicator for all chemical treatments.
b)
Non-Chemical Termite Protection - A City of Austin, H.U.D. or State approved termite report shall be provided for all non-chemical treatments. All non-chemical treatments shall be applied in accordance with the adopted residential code and all manufacturers' specifications. All termite treatment applicators must be certified or capable of demonstrating significant competency in the installation and application of non-chemical treatments.