GAIL (India) Limited

102.9 TREATEMENT OF SOIL ALONG EXTERNAL PERMIETER OF BUILDINGDuring progress of work, provide hole in the soil with iron rods along the external perimeter of thebuilding at intervals of about 150 mm and depth 300 mm and filling these holes with chemical emulsionat the rate (as per IS 6313 Part II of 2001 or the latest edition) per meter of perimeter of the external wall.2.10 TREATMENT FOR EXPANSION JOINTSAnti termite treatment shall be supplemented by treating through the expansion joint after the sub gradehas been laid as per IS 6313 Part II of 2001 or the latest edition.2.11 TREATMENT OF SOIL SURROUNDING PIPES AND CONDUITSWhen pipes and conduits enter the soil inside the area of the foundations, the soil surrounding the pointsof entry shall be loosened around each such pipe, or conduit for a distance of 150 mm and up to depth of75 mm before treatment is commenced When they enter the soil external to the foundations, they shall besimilarly treated unless they stand clear of the walls of the building by about 75 mm for distance of over300 mm from ground level.2.12 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSAll chemicals used for anti-termite treatment are poisonous and hazardous to health. These chemicals canhave an adverse effect upon health when absorbed through the skin, in haled as vapors or spray mists orswallowed.Person using or handling these chemicals should be warned of these dangers and advised that absorptionthrough the skin in the most likely source of accidental poisoning. They should be cautioned be observecarefully the safety precautions given below.These chemicals are usually brought to site in the form of emulsifiable concentrates. The containersshould be clearly labeled and should be stored carefully so that children and pets cannot get at them. Theyshould be kept securely closed.Special care should be taken to prevent skin contact with concentrates. Prolonged exposure to diluteemulsions should also be avoided Workers should wear clean clothing and should wash thoroughly withsoap and water, especially before eating or smoking. In the event of severe contamination, clothing shouldbe removed at once and the skin washed with soap and water, if chemicals splash into the eyes theyshould be flushed with plenty of fresh water and immediate medical attention should be sought.The concentrates are oil solutions and present a fire hazard owing to the use of petroleum solvents.Flames should not be allowed nearby during the mixing. Care should be taken in the applications andpresent a fire hazard owing to the use of petroleum solvents Flames should not be allowed nearby duringthe mixing.Care should be taken in the application of chemicals to see that they are not allowed to contaminate wellsor springs which serve as source of drinking water.2.13 GUARANTEEThe contractor shall guarantee through a guarantee bond, the anti-termite work for 10 years from the dateof completion of the project, and shall indemnify the Engineer-in-charge against any defects that arisetherein during the guarantee period as aforesaid. They shall immediately rectify, any defects that mayoccur therein, and repair all other damage occurring to any part of the structure on account of defect inAntitermite treatment, during the guarantee period of aforesaid.