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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 report is a cost-benefit analysis of a series of options identified by Weir Legal & Consulting for the Building Product Assurance Framework (BPAF).
This report was commissioned to identify and explore regulatory options to progress the Building Product Assurance Framework (BPAF).
This report provides an overview of the proposed regulatory options for the progression of the Building Product Assurance Framework (BPAF).
This document contains a list of plumbing and drainage products that are excluded from the WaterMark Certification Scheme.
In June 2024, Building Ministers approved the ABCB Business Plan for 2024-2025.
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.
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.
On 9 June 2023, Building Ministers approved the ABCB Business Plan for 2023-24.
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 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
This notice provides direction on the certification transition arrangements for the lead free requirements for plumbing products, as outlined in NCC 2022 Volume Three.
This Implementation Plan is a roadmap for the national transition to low lead plumbing products through NCC 2022.