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This video explores the purpose and operation of the WaterMark Certification Scheme for plumbing and drainage products.

10.2024 NCC Tutor

This video from the 2022 NCC Seminars discusses the WaterMark Certification Scheme.

11.2022

This video from the 2022 NCC Seminars discusses lead in plumbing from NCC 2022 Volume Three, and the transition to lead-free by 2025.

11.2022

This video from the 2022 NCC Seminars provides an update on the NCC referencing system for NCC 2022 Volume One and Volume Two.

11.2022

In Australia, most plumbing and drainage products must be WaterMark certified. The WaterMark means that products are safe, fit for purpose and suitable for use.

03.2022

In Australia, most plumbing and drainage products must be WaterMark certified. The WaterMark means that products are safe, fit for purpose and suitable for use.

03.2022

In Australia, most plumbing and drainage products must be WaterMark certified. The WaterMark means that products are safe, fit for purpose and suitable for use.

03.2022

In Australia, most plumbing and drainage products must be WaterMark certified. The WaterMark means that products are safe, fit for purpose and suitable for use.

03.2022

In Australia, most plumbing and drainage products must ne WaterMark certified. The WaterMark means that products are safe, fit for purpose and suitable for use.

03.2022

In this video we discuss the process of WaterMark certification and who is responsible for this process.

02.2022

Relevant resources

This document contains a list of plumbing and drainage products that are included in the WaterMark Certification Scheme. It also nominates the specification to which the products can be certified.

10.2025 Notice

This Technical Specification sets out minimum product requirements for appliances and commercial catering equipment connected to the water service and/or sanitary plumbing piping.

08.2025 Notice

The intent of this notice is to advise of changes to the fees and charges contained in the Approved Certifier Agreements in relation to the WaterMark Certification Scheme.

08.2025 Notice

This report is a cost-benefit analysis of a series of options identified by Weir Legal & Consulting for the Building Product Assurance Framework (BPAF).

09.2024 Report

This report was commissioned to identify and explore regulatory options to progress the Building Product Assurance Framework (BPAF).

09.2024 Report

This report provides an overview of the proposed regulatory options for the progression of the Building Product Assurance Framework (BPAF).

09.2024 Report

In June 2024, Building Ministers approved the ABCB Business Plan for 2024-2025.

07.2024 Corporate

Notice of Direction 2017/4.4 The intent of this notice is to provide direction on the eligibility of using 2 standards or specifications on one WaterMark licence.

07.2024 Notice

Contains answers to frequently asked questions about lead free plumbing products.

This report represents the second phase of work and further investigates the methods for sizing sanitary plumbing and drainage systems used within Australia.

08.2023 Report

This notice provides direction on the requirement for annual factory inspections for Lead Free WaterMark certified products.

05.2023 Notice

This notice provides direction on the mandatory marking requirements of certain plumbing products which have been manufactured to meet the lead free requirements outlined in clause A5G4(2) of NCC 2

05.2023 Notice

This notice provides direction on the material to be used in the manufacture of plumbing products, which contain copper alloy and are intended for use in contact with drinking water, to achieve com

05.2023 Notice

This notice provides direction on the certification transition arrangements for the lead free requirements for plumbing products, as outlined in NCC 2022 Volume Three.

05.2023 Notice

This Implementation Plan is a roadmap for the national transition to low lead plumbing products through NCC 2022.

05.2023 Plan

This notice provide directions to WaterMark Certification Scheme stakeholders on compliance with the requirements of AS/NZS 4020:2018.

06.2022 Notice

This corrigendum changes expiry dates contained in NCC 2019 and NCC 2019 Amendment 1 relevant to some NCC referenced documents.

04.2022 Corporate

This toolkit contains a variety of written and visual resources for stakeholders to share information about the WaterMark Certification Scheme across media and communication channels.

This resource has been developed to provide guidance on how plumbing regulations work in Australia.

03.2022 Infographic

This Notice provides advice about the forthcoming limitation to the allowable content of lead in certain plumbing products.

11.2021 Notice