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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.
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 document contains a list of plumbing and drainage products that are excluded from the WaterMark Certification Scheme.
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 video from the 2022 NCC Seminars provides an update on the NCC referencing system for NCC 2022 Volume One and Volume Two.
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.
This notice provides clarification on achieving a compliant solution for a flushing cistern with optional top or bottom cistern inlet valve connections.
This Notice provides advice about the forthcoming limitation to the allowable content of lead in certain plumbing products.
This Deed, completed by the developers of a WMTS, provides confirmation to the Administering Body that all intellectual property rights within the WMTS are assigned to the ABCB.
This video explores the purpose and operation of the WaterMark Certification Scheme for plumbing and drainage products.
The WaterMark Certification Process flow chart outlines the steps in the process for WaterMark certification of a new plumbing or drainage material or product to be used in a plumbing installation.
This report provides commentary on the cost implications of a proposed Deemed to
Satisfy (D-t-S) provision for the requirement of covered balconies to be sprinkler
protected.
The WaterMark information brochure provides a summary of relevant information regarding the WaterMark Certification Scheme.
This infographic depicts the relationships between the development of WaterMark Product Specifications (which specify product requirements) and PCA referenced documents (which specify installation
Consultation draft This report outlines a review of the WaterMark Certification Scheme undertaken by the ABCB in 2014.
This template should be used when developing a new WaterMark Technical Specification (WMTS). The template has been designed to allow for Word processing and WMTS formatting.
Summary Report This WaterMark Point of Sale Feasibility Study Summary Report outlines the process, assessment approach, findings and recommendations of the study undertaken in 2018.
This flowchart demonstrates the WaterMark Administrative Framework
This document describes the details and key dates associated with the transition from the old WaterMark Certification Scheme to the improved WaterMark Certification Scheme.
The Manual for the WaterMark Certification Scheme details the operating structure of the improved Scheme, and the process and procedural requirements for the certification of plumbing and drainage
Notice of Direction 2017/4.3 The intent of this notice is to provide direction on the eligibility of using two standards or specifications on one WaterMark licence.
Notice of direction 2016/4.0 The intent of this notice is to provide direction on the requirements for off-site prefabricated plumbing modules, such as ‘bathroom pods’, including the content of Wat
Notice of Direction 2018/4.0 The purpose of this notice is to provide clarification on the certification of sanitary pumps and lifting stations.
Notice of Direction 2018/1.0 The intent of this notice is to provide direction on the evolution requirements for tank types that are not listed on the WaterMark Schedule of Products, i.e.
Notice of Direction 2017/3.1 The intent of this notice is to provide direction on the transition arrangements following implementation of the improved WaterMark Certification Scheme on 1 August 201
The intent of this Notice of Direction is to advise of changes to the fees and charges contained in the Approved Certifier Agreements in relation to the WaterMark Certification Scheme.