Treatments and Building
Mandatory Treatment
As of August 2009, structural pine timber and other softwoods used in Restricted Movement Zones (RMZ) must be treated.
Advisory Note 2009/002 issued by the Building Commission gives the following advice:
“Susceptible timbers (pine and other softwoods) used in areas infested with EHB must be treated to ensure durability, or non-susceptible materials must be used. An infested area is defined as a Restricted Movement Zone (RMZ).
Where pine is used as a primary building element in an RMZ, it must be suitable for hazard level H2 or higher (refer Appendix C of AS1684.2 for more information)”.
Advisory Note 2009/004 has also been issued by the Building Commission as supplementary information to Advisory Note 2009/004.
Links
For further information on the impact of EHB on susceptible timbers, refer to EHB Newsletter May 2009
For further information on treatment options, contact Department of Commerce
For further information on treatment effectiveness, contact the Building Commission on hotline 1300 489 099 or at info@buildingcommission.wa.gov.au |
