Find activities

  • WaterMark Notice of Direction on Annual Factory Inspections | Public comment draft

    For Public Comment Notice of Direction on annual factory inspections for lead free WaterMark certified products In 2021 the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) decided to limit the allowable lead content in plumbing products, which contain copper alloys and are... More
    Closed 13 March 2023
  • AS 1172.7 - Sanitary plumbing products, Part 7: Waterless urinals | Public Comment Draft

    For Public Comment Technical Specification for the WaterMark Certification Scheme Standards Australia's WS-003 committee has released a Public Comment draft to AS 1172.7 - Sanitary plumbing products, Part 7 Waterless urinals. The public comment period seeks comments from WaterMark... More
    Closed 10 February 2023
  • WMTS-052:2022 | Public Comment Draft Round 1

    For Public Comment Technical Specification for the WaterMark Certification Scheme The proposed amendments to Technical Specification, WMTS-052 Metallic-bodied inlet pressure control valves greater than DN 50 , include the following proposed amendments:- Clause 9.1... More
    Closed 18 November 2022
  • Indoor Air Quality Handbook - review and update

    Overview As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a renewed focus on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in buildings, with extensive research being undertaken by governments, industry and academics. The ABCB is reviewing and updating its IAQ Handbook to ensure it reflects the latest... More
    Closed 23 September 2022
  • WMTS-536:2022 | Public Comment Draft Round 2

    For Public Comment Technical Specification for the WaterMark Certification Scheme In resolving round 1 public comment for draft WMTS-536, technical changes were identified, which resulted in redrafting the test methods contained within Section 9. The ABCB wishes to consult again on... More
    Closed 17 June 2022
  • WMTS:537-2021 | Public Comment Draft Round 1

    For Public Comment Technical Specification for the WaterMark Certification Scheme This Specification sets out requirements for a plastic bodied in-wall mounted urinal that is concealed when not in use and opens when user enabled by non-contact sensor automatic operation. The urinal... More
    Closed 2 March 2022
  • WMTS:535-2021 | Public Comment Draft Round 1

    For Public Comment Technical Specification for the WaterMark Certification Scheme This specification includes requirements for air valves for plumbing applications. The air valves covered by this specification are limited to anti-slam valves within the scope of AS 4956.... More
    Closed 2 December 2021
  • WMTS:104-2021 | Public Comment Draft Round 1

    For Public Comment Technical Specification for the WaterMark Certification Scheme WMTS 104 was amended in 2018 to include specific requirements for macerating units; some of the requirements have been found to be restrictive and not plumbing-related. In particular, the PAS 29... More
    Closed 2 December 2021
  • WMTS:536-2021 | Public Comment Draft Round 1

    For Public Comment Technical Specification for the WaterMark Certification Scheme This Specification sets out requirements for plastic bodied fixture connector adaptors. These adaptors are used for the connection of fixtures to the sanitary plumbing system and enable connection due... More
    Closed 2 December 2021
  • WMTS:533-2021 | Public Comment Draft Round 2

    For Public Comment Technical Specification for the WaterMark Certification Scheme In resolving round 1 public comment for draft WMTS-533, technical changes were identified, which required redrafting. The changes included expansion of the material section and an addition of a... More
    Closed 17 November 2021
  • Consultation RIS - Proposed NCC 2022 residential energy efficiency provisions

    The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is proposing to update the energy efficiency provisions for residential buildings in the 2022 edition of the National Construction Code (NCC). The proposed provisions are included in stage 2 of the NCC 2022 public comment draft (PCD). An... More
    Closed 7 November 2021
  • National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 public comment draft (stage 2)

    The National Construction Code (NCC) is updated every 3 years, based on industry research, public feedback and policy directions from governments to the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) between publishing cycles. Updated content is included in the public comment draft (PCD)... More
    Closed 20 October 2021
  • WMTS-531 Commercial catering appliances | Public comment draft

    For Public Comment Technical Specification for the WaterMark Certification Scheme This Technical Specification sets out minimum product requirements for the connection of commercial catering appliances employed for the preparation, cooking, and holding of food to the water... More
    Closed 29 September 2021
  • Inspection and certification of fire safety systems installation

    In 2017, Building Ministers authorised an assessment of the effectiveness of compliance and enforcement systems for the Australian building and construction industry. Recommendation 19 of the resulting Building Confidence Report (BCR) is that each each jurisdiction requires registered fire... More
    Closed 26 September 2021
  • WMTS-534:2021 Metallic pressure differential bypass valves used in heated water systems

    For Public Comment Technical Specification for the WaterMark Certification Scheme This new Technical Specification shall be read in conjunction with AS 1357.2 and sets out the requirements for metallic pressure differential bypass valves used in heated water systems up to DN32. ... More
    Closed 7 September 2021
  • WMTS-533:2021 Wet well washers

    For Public Comment Technical Specification for the WaterMark Certification Scheme This new specification sets out requirements for a prefabricated washing device consisting of a rotating arm with included spray nozzles designed specifically for use with wet wells and tanks. These... More
    Closed 7 September 2021
  • Continuing professional development on the National Construction Code

    In 2017, Building Ministers authorised an assessment of the effectiveness of compliance and enforcement systems for the Australian building and construction industry. Recommendation 3 of the resulting Building Confidence Report (BCR) states that each jurisdiction requires all... More
    Closed 5 September 2021
  • WMTS-040 | Public Comment Draft Round 1

    Technical Specification for the WaterMark Certification Scheme This Technical Specification sets out requirements for metallic and plastics bodied waste pipe outlets and gratings, separate or integral, for sanitary plumbing applications. The objective of this revision is to... More
    Closed 3 August 2021
  • Evidence of experience for building surveyor registration

    In 2017, Building Ministers commissioned an independent expert examination of systemic problems affecting compliance with the National Construction Code (NCC). The resulting Building Confidence Report (BCR) made 24 recommendations for a best practice model for... More
    Closed 19 July 2021
  • National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 public comment draft (stage 1)

    Please note The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) wishes to advise that consultation on stage 1 of National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 public comment draft (PCD) has now been extended until 11:59 PM AEST Sunday 11 July. The ABCB is cognisant of the on-going impact on... More
    Closed 11 July 2021
  • Discussion paper: Involvement of fire authorities in building design

    The Building Confidence Report (BCR), published in 2018, identified issues with the regulatory oversight of the construction of Class 2 - 9 buildings in Australia. It noted that fire authorities lack confidence that buildings will comply with the minimum fire safety requirements of the... More
    Closed 7 July 2021
  • WMTS-532 Pre-packaged wastewater pumping wells

    For Public Comment Technical Specification for the WaterMark Certification Scheme This new WaterMark technical specification sets out requirements for pre-packaged wastewater pumping wells to convey wastewater from multiple fixtures from a single dwelling to the gravity sewer invert... More
    Closed 7 July 2021
  • Discussion paper: Draft National Building Product Assurance Framework - A Response to the Building Confidence Report

    In 2017, Building Ministers commissioned an independent expert examination of systemic problems affecting compliance with the National Construction Code(NCC). The resulting Building Confidence Report (BCR) made 24 recommendations for a best practice model for compliance and... More
    Closed 6 June 2021
  • Discussion paper: Building Manuals - A Response to the Building Confidence Report

    The Building Confidence Report (BCR), published in 2018, identified issues with the regulatory oversight of the construction of Class 2 - 9 buildings in Australia. It noted that owners of Class 2 - 9 buildings do not always receive complete information about their buildings, which affects their... More
    Closed 17 May 2021
  • Discussion Paper: Integrity of private building surveyors and their role in enforcement - a response to the Building Confidence Report

    In 2017, Building Minsters authorised an assessment of the effectiveness of compliance and enforcement systems for the building and construction industry across Australia. The resulting Building Confidence Report (BCR) made 24 recommendations for a best... More
    Closed 27 April 2021
  • Special Public Comment - DR AS/NZS 3500.2:2021 Plumbing and drainage, Part 2: Sanitary plumbing and drainage

    Standards Australia WS-014 Committee has released a draft of AS/NZS 3500.2:2021 for third round comment on one particular clause. The draft will be for Combined Procedure (Ballot and PC Round 3 to run concurrently) for 2 weeks Comment will only be invited on the reinstatement... More
    Closed 23 April 2021
  • Consultation RIS: Lead in plumbing products in contact with drinking water

    A small amount of lead is currently used in the manufacture of some plumbing products and is permitted by Australian Standards. The exact lead content of products varies by component, although some products in contact with drinking water contain up to 6% lead as a proportion of raw... More
    Closed 1 March 2021
  • Discussion paper: Mandatory Inspections - A response to the Building Confidence Report

    Building Ministers authorised an assessment of the effectiveness of compliance and enforcement systems for the building and construction industry across Australia. The resulting Building Confidence Report (BCR) notes that there are significant differences across jurisdictions in the number of... More
    Closed 28 February 2021
  • Discussion paper: Building Design Acceptance - A response to the Building Confidence Report

    In 2017, Building Minsters authorised an assessment of the effectiveness of compliance and enforcement systems for the building and construction industry across Australia. Amongst other recommendations t he resulting Building Confidence Report (BCR) recommended that there be a statutory duty... More
    Closed 28 February 2021
  • Discussion paper: Independent Third Party Review - A response to the Building Confidence Report

    In 2017, Building Ministers authorised an assessment of the effectiveness of compliance and enforcement systems for the building and construction industry across Australia. The resulting Building Confidence Report (BCR) noted that building surveyors are not always competent to review and... More
    Closed 28 February 2021
56 results. Page 1 of 2