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Contains answers to frequently asked questions about lead free plumbing products.
This notice provides direction on the requirement for annual factory inspections for Lead Free WaterMark certified products.
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
This notice is to provide 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 achiev
This notice is to provide direction on the certification transition arrangements for the lead free requirements for plumbing products, as outlined in NCC 2022 Volume Three.
This document contains a list of plumbing and drainage products that are excluded from the WaterMark Certification Scheme.
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.
This Implementation Plan is a roadmap for the national transition to low lead plumbing products through NCC 2022.
This video from the 2022 NCC Seminars discusses the WaterMark Certification Scheme.
This video from the 2022 NCC Seminars discusses lead in plumbing from NCC 2022 Volume Three, and the transition to lead-free by 2025.
This notice provide directions to WaterMark Certification Scheme stakeholders on compliance with the requirements of AS/NZS 4020:2018.
This corrigendum changes expiry dates contained in NCC 2019 and NCC 2019 Amendment 1 relevant to some NCC referenced documents.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This resource has been developed to provide guidance on how plumbing regulations work in Australia.
In this video we discuss the process of WaterMark certification and who is responsible for this process.