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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
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Technical Specification for the WaterMark Certification Scheme
The objective of this revision is to incorporate requirements for the certification of all wall-mounted and/or hose-connected spraying apparatus and/or dilution dispensing systems. This amendment does...More
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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
The Building Confidence Report (BCR), published in 2018, identified there were regulatory and compliance deficiencies in the regulatory oversight of the construction of commercial buildings in Australia. Note the BCR defined commercial buildings as Class 2 – 9 buildings and we have continued...More
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Technical Specification for the WaterMark Certification Scheme
WaterMark Technical Specification WMTS-051:2020 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products, Bidet douche seats, incorporates amendments to the labelling and marking requirements for...More
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Technical Specification for the WaterMark Certification Scheme
The proposed amendments to WaterMark Technical Specification, WMTS-101:2020 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products, Appliances (low hazard rating), include amendments to Clause...More
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Technical Specification for the WaterMark Certification Scheme
WMTS-522:2020,incorporates amendments to allow an addition of similar products of alternate design to obtain certification.
The amendments have also aligned with requirements of existing...More
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Technical Specification for the WaterMark Certification Scheme
In undertaking resolution of the previous public comments substantial changes were identified which required redrafting. The ABCB wishes to consult again on the proposed changes to WMTS-040 prior...More