(1) Where the nests of ants and termites are encountered, or the roots of trees have to be removed, during excavations for the foundations, the resulting holes shall be refilled and consolidated to the satisfaction of the local authority.

(2) Where the local authority considers that there is a danger to timber from insect pests, or that the area in which a site is located is infested with termites, it may require that-

a) the soil under the building and foundations be poisoned against termites; and

b) the floors and frame-members of timber-frame buildings be impregnated with a preservative in accordance with the appropriate recommendations of SABS 05, Preservative treatment of timber (metric).