The Australian Building Codes Board maintains a list of plumbing and drainage products that are excluded from the WaterMark Certification Scheme.
It is important to note that not all plumbing and drainage products require WaterMark certification. However, all materials and products proposed to be used in a plumbing and drainage installation require a risk assessment to determine if WaterMark certification is necessary.
This document, the WaterMark Schedule of Excluded Products, lists products that have been predetermined to be excluded from WaterMark certification. Another document available from the ABCB website, the WaterMark Schedule of Products, lists products that have been predetermined to require WaterMark certification to meet the requirements of the National Construction Code Volume Three - the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA).
To ensure that materials and products are fit for purpose, those listed on the WaterMark Schedule of Excluded Products must be supported by evidence of suitability in accordance with Part A of the PCA. One option of evidence of suitability is the specification listed in the evidence of suitability section.
Where a product is excluded from requiring certification and includes integral components that are listed on the WaterMark Schedule of Products, each component shall be individually certified. A material or product intended for use in contact with drinking water must comply with AS/NZS 4020 in accordance with Part A of the PCA.
From 1 May 2023 a three year transition period will commence for certain products to comply with the Lead Free requirements of the PCA 2022 by 1 May 2026. This Schedule indicates with an asterisk the product types for which Lead Free requirements apply. For further details refer to the ABCB News article Update: Advice on the new lead requirements and Notice of Direction 2021/4.2 Certification transition arrangements for Lead Free plumbing products.
This Schedule may be maintained or updated on a regular basis.
A PDF version of this Schedule is available from the WaterMark resource library.
Appliances and fixtures
| Product type | Product scope/application | Evidence of suitability |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioner (evaporative cooler) | Air conditioners and evaporative coolers considered a low risk of back siphonage, connected to the water service and/or sanitary plumbing/drainage system. | WMTS-101:2021 Appliances (low hazard rating) |
| Bain marie | Bain maries not intended to directly supply drinking water, considered a low risk of back siphonage, connected to the water service and/or sanitary plumbing/drainage system. | WMTS-101:2021 Appliances (low hazard rating) |
| Dental Equipment | Dental equipment for connection to the water service and/or sanitary plumbing piping. Where it is considered that there is some risk of contamination through back siphonage. | WMTS-104:2018 Appliances (miscellaneous) |
| Basin | Note: Waste outlets require certification. | AS 1172.4 – Sanitary plumbing products - Washbasins |
| Bath | Foot, baby, bath with or without shower. Note: Waste outlets require certification. | AS 1172.5 – Sanitary plumbing products – Baths for ablutionary purposes |
| Sink | Kitchen, cleaners, laboratory, pot, tea, bar or utility. Note: Waste outlets require certification. | PCA |
| Sink | Laundry, ablution. Note: Waste outlets require certification. | PCA |
| Clothes washing machine | Domestic (household and similar) clothes washing machines. | Compliance with listed Standards through the Electrical Equipment Safety System Registration. AS/NZS 60335.1:2011 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety General requirements |
| Clothes washer/dryer machine | Domestic (household and similar) combined clothes washing and drying machines | Compliance with listed Standards through the Electrical Equipment Safety System Registration. AS/NZS 60335.1:2011 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety General requirements AS/NZS 60335.2.7:2012 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety: Particular requirements for washing machines AS/NZS 60335.2.11:2009 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety: Particular requirements for tumble dryers |
| Dish washing machine | Domestic (household and similar) dish washing machines. | Compliance with listed Standards through the Electrical Equipment Safety System Registration. AS/NZS 60335.1:2011 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety General requirements |
| Ice maker | Commercial ice makers where the ice not intended for human consumption, food storage or food preparation. | WMTS-105:2016 Appliances – Beverage dispensers and icemakers |
| * Refrigerating appliances Lead Free requirements apply | Domestic (household and similar) fridges and freezers with ice making and beverage dispensing capabilities. | Compliance with listed Standards through the Electrical Equipment Safety System Registration. AS/NZS 60335.1:2011 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety General requirements AS/NZS 60335.2.24: Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances, ice-cream appliances and ice-makers. NSF/ANSI/CAN 372:2020 - Drinking Water System Components - Lead Content |
| *Coffee machine Lead Free requirements apply | Domestic (household) built-in coffee machine | Compliance with listed Standards through the Electrical Equipment Safety System Registration. AS/NZS 60335.2.15: Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Particular requirements for appliances for heating liquids. AS/NZS 60335.2.75: Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Particular requirements for commercial dispensing appliances and vending machine. NSF/ANSI/CAN 372:2020 - Drinking Water System Components - Lead Content |
| * Steam Oven Lead Free requirements apply | Domestic (household) built-in steam combination oven. | Compliance with listed Standards through the Electrical Equipment Safety System Registration. AS/NZS 60335.1: Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - General requirements. AS/NZS 60335.2.6: Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Particular requirements for stationary cooking ranges, hobs, ovens and similar appliances. NSF/ANSI/CAN 372:2020 - Drinking Water System Components - Lead Content |
Water-Using Appliances
| Product type | Product scope/application | Evidence of suitability |
|---|---|---|
| Photographic processor | Photographic processor for connection to the water service and/or sanitary plumbing piping. Where it is considered that there is some risk of contamination through back siphonage. | WMTS-104:2018 Appliances (miscellaneous) |
| Vacuum cleaner | Not required to be certified. | |
| Shower Bay | Portable/demountable shower module designed for wheelchair users | PCA |
Fittings and Pipes
| Product type | Product scope/application | Evidence of suitability |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 thermoplastic co-extruded smooth bore hoses for air-conditioning split system | Pressure | PCA |
| Manual operated flow limiting device for showers | Non-Pressure | PCA |
| * Tap outlet diverter (end of line) Lead Free requirements apply | Non-Pressure | PCA NSF/ANSI/CAN 372:2020 - Drinking Water System Components - Lead Content |
Linings
| Product type | Product scope/application | Evidence of suitability |
|---|---|---|
| Linings | Water. Coatings for potable water steel tank lining. | Australian Paint Approval Scheme (APAS) approved products |
| Linings | Sewage Coatings for steel and concrete in sewage works | Australian Paint Approval Scheme(APAS) approved products |
| Linings | Water pumps and valves. Coating systems intended for the internal lining of ferrous and non-ferrous pumps and valves used for potable water reticulation. | Australian Paint Approval Scheme (APAS) approved products |
Other
| Product type | Product scope/application | Evidence of suitability |
|---|---|---|
| Access Covers and Frames | Access covers for use in vehicular and pedestrian areas. Applies to access covers and grates having clear openings up to 1300 mm. | AS 3996:2006 Access covers and grates |
| Water treatment additives | Not required to be certified. | |
| Automatic electronic drainage monitoring system | Non-Pressure | PCA |
| Heated water safe tray | PCA | |
| Wind powered sewer fan (whirly bird) | PCA | |
| Fire hydrant | Valves suitable for installation as fire hydrant valves. | AS 2419.2:2009 Fire hydrant installations - Fire hydrant valves |
| Fire protection booster valves | Fire brigade booster connection(s) suitable for installations as part of fire hydrant systems and sprinkler systems. | AS 2419.3:2012 Fire hydrant installations - Fire brigade booster connections |
| Sink Strainer Plug | Strainer plug to prevent food waste entering the drainage system. | Not required to be certified |
| Hydrogen hybrid battery storage system | System to convert water into storable hydrogen energy via electrolysis | PCA |