[jimbo2012]

Ok, what hasn't been mentioned in this thread is the Florida building code requires pre-construction treatment before the CO can issue, depending on the chemicals used your covered for the first 5-10 years.

The Florida Building Code does not require a preventive treatment for drywood termites for new construction. It does require a treatment for subterranean termites. Coastal and southern areas of the state are more likely to have infestation occur. Colonies are smaller and develop over a longer period of time than do subterranean termites therefore the potential for structural damage over a given period of time is less.

TERMITE PROTECTION IN BUILDINGS
The Florida Building Code contains provisions that prevent certain building practices that make buildings more vulnerable to termite invasion.
Building Inspectors have a critical role in protecting structures from termites.

Termite Protection Provisions of the Code are found in the following code sections:

104.2.6 Certificate of Protective Treatment for Prevention of Termites requires posting of applications - No "final approval" if all the applications not made.
104.2.7 Notice of Termite Protection requires posting of consumer notice inside the house
1403.1.6 Veneered Walls. Require at least a 6 inch space between the grade and siding for termite inspection.

The reason for this is to allow for a visual indication for example of Mud tubes and mulch or gravel against the foundation.

1503.4.4 Roof Assemblies. Protection against decay and termites requires discharge lines and gutter downspouts to terminate at least one foot from the foundation.
1816.1- 1816.2 Foundations and Retaining Walls - Termite protection requires foundations to have some form of protection from termites ("labeled for use as a preventative treatment to new construction"). If soil treatment is used, it must be done after compaction. Disturbed areas must be re-treated. Forms and traps must be plastic or metal. A vapor barrier must be installed. Concrete overpour must be removed.
Applications must also be made within one foot of the foundation under adjoining slabs. Protective sleeves around slab penetrations.
2116. Masonry - Termite Inspection (Cleaning) Cells in blocks must not contain cellulosic debris. Concrete Bearing Ledge Brick veneers must be on an integral ledge or a soil treatment must be made
2301.4.6 Preservative treated wood must meet a standard.
2303.1 Wood Construction Practices. Sites must be graded to provide drainage. Cellulose debris must be removed from the foundation. Wooden grade stakes, form boards, etc. must be removed. No cellulose material can be buried within 15 feet of the foundation.
2304 Wood Construction - Protection against decay and termites requires preservative or naturally decaying resistant wood in certain areas. Clearance between wood siding and the ground must be 6 inches.