The ABCB Office has received a proposal to amend Section 14 Multi-unit developments of AS/NZS 3500:2021 Plumbing and drainage, Part 2 Sanitary plumbing and drainage.
The proposal seeks to resolve issues of confusion around the requirements where there are multiple...More
A proposal has been received by the ABCB Office to include provisions for the design and installation of pumps in all parts of AS/NZS 3500.
The ABCB Office is seeking PCC and BCC stakeholder support for the proposal linked to this document.
Consultation with stakeholders has indicated...More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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
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
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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