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See below notice from the ABCB The WaterMark Administration wishes to advise that the following WaterMark Technical Specifications have been approved for publication and adoption into the WaterMark Scheme: •             New WMTS-530:2020  – Water meters with integral shut off valve                 This Scope of this technical specification sets out the requirements for a inline water … Read more

Summary: The Victorian Government has announced a ban on certain cladding products from today, 1 February 2021. Please see below link to the full article from Master Builders Victoria https://www.mbav.com.au/news-information/news/commercial-housing-building-regulations/cladding-ban-announced-victorian?building-regulations

Please see the following statement from the ABCB As part of the Australian Building Codes Board’s (ABCB) commitment to delivering a National Construction Code (NCC) that is user-friendly and modern, important changes are being implemented for the 2022 edition of the code. In moving from what was historically a print-based publication, to what will become … Read more

R67 – RA Notice Fixture connector adaptor.pdf Product Assessed: Fixture Connector Adaptor AssessmentThe WaterMark Administration advises it has reviewed a risk assessment submitted for the above mentioned product.The WaterMark Administration verifies that the risk assessment for this product has identified risks requiring mitigation through the WaterMark Certification Scheme. OutcomeThe Risk Assessment identified the overall risk … Read more

Scheme and JAS-ANZ Logo Usage –Terms & Conditions & CMI Style Guide CMI have now updated our Terms & Conditions. The current Terms & Conditions, dated 05/11/2020, version 4, now specifies the requirement to comply with CMIs Style Guide. The Style Guide details the requirements for logo usage under the WaterMark, Product Certification and CodeMark … Read more

R62 – RA Notice Pedicure Foot Spa.pdf Product Assessed: Pedicure Foot Spa AssessmentThe WaterMark Administration advises it has reviewed a risk assessment submitted for the above mentioned product. The WaterMark Administration verifies that the risk assessment for this product has identified risks requiring mitigation through the WaterMark Certification Scheme. OutcomeThe Risk Assessment identified the overall … Read more

R68 – RA Notice stainless steel pipes and fittings greater than 160mm OD.pdf Product Assessed: -Stainless Steel Pipes and Fittings greater than 160mm OD for non-pressure application AssessmentThe WaterMark Administration advises it has reviewed a risk assessment submitted for the above mentioned product.Currently, sizes up to 160mm OD are included in the WaterMark Certification Scheme … Read more

Assisting the fight against the spread of COVID-19 in Australia CertMark International (CMI) an Australian based Certification Body is at the forefront in assisting Australian Manufacturers to certify Respiratory compliant Australian Standards compliant Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). With the devastating effects of Covid-19 still ravaging the world the need for fully compliant locally Australian made … Read more

See below notice from the ABCB Dear State and Territory Plumbing Administrations, WMCABs and JAS-ANZ, The WaterMark Administration has recently adopted a new version of the following Australian/New Zealand Standard:- AS/NZS 4766:2020 Rotationally moulded buried, partially buried and non-buried storage tanks for water and chemicals The current 2006 version of this Specification is a listed … Read more

R66 – RA Notice domestic clothes washer_dryer.pdf Product Assessed: – Domestic clothes washer/dryer AssessmentThe Administering Body advises it has reviewed a risk assessment principles checklist submitted for the above mentioned product. The product is a free-standing appliance designed for domestic use.The Administering Body verifies that the risk assessment principles checklist undertaken for this product type … Read more

See the following from the ABCB REQUEST FOR COMMENT – SPECIFICATION DEVELOPMENT Dear WMCABs’ and JAS-ANZ, WMTS number: WMTS-101Title: Appliances (low hazard rating)Type of project: Amended Publication – Public ConsultationComment closing date: October 28 2020 23:59Please review the proposed amended WMTS and submit your comment via Consultation Hub. Consultation Hub link – https://consultation.abcb.gov.au/engagement/wmts-101-2020-public-consultation-draft  Please ensure … Read more

See the following from the ABCB REQUEST FOR COMMENT – SPECIFICATION DEVELOPMENT Dear WMCABs’ and JAS-ANZ, WMTS number: WMTS-522Title: Fixture and floor wastes-supplementary protection devicesType of project: Amended Publication – Public ConsultationComment closing date: October 28 2020 23:59 Please review the proposed amended WMTS and submit your comment via Consultation Hub. Consultation Hub link –https://consultation.abcb.gov.au/engagement/wmts-522-2020-public-consultation … Read more

PVC gravity sewer systems have been in use in Australia since the early 1970s and are the predominant option for collection sewers up to size DN 375. Water industry consensus is that PVC-U gravity systems have performed satisfactorily and that correctly installed PVC-U systems have better resistance to tree root penetration, whether rubber ring jointed … Read more

See the following from the ABCB Dear WMCABs’ and JAS-ANZ, WMTS number: WMTS-040 Title: Waste pipe connection outlets and gratings, separate or integral Type of project: Amended Publication – Round 3 Public Consultation Comment closing date: August 05 2020 23:59 Reason for further consultation: In undertaking resolution of the previous public comments substantial changes were … Read more

See the following from the ABCB REQUEST FOR COMMENT – SPECIFICATION DEVELOPMENT Dear WMCABs’ and JAS-ANZ, WaterMark Complement to AS 4775 Title: WaterMark Technical Requirements for Certification – Emergency shower, eyewash and eye/face wash equipment Type of project: New Publication – Public Consultation Comment closing date: September 02 2020 23:59 Please review the proposed Complement … Read more

See the following from the ABCB REQUEST FOR COMMENT – SPECIFICATION DEVELOPMENT Dear WMCABs’ and JAS-ANZ, WMTS number: WMTS-530 Title: Water meters with integral shut off valve Type of project: New Publication – Public Consultation Comment closing date: September 09 2020 23:59 Please review the proposed new WMTS and submit your comment via Consultation Hub. … Read more

Please see the following statement from the ABCB From today, 1 July 2020, the National Construction Code (NCC) 2019 Amendment 1 has been adopted. This means the amendment is now given legal effect by relevant legislation in each State and Territory. Key changes The key changes for NCC 2019 Amendment 1 include: A new provision, … Read more

Please see the following link for VerifiGlobal’s latest newsletter. http://verifiglobal.com/~/media/Files/Verifiglobal/2020/VerifiGlobal-June-2020-Newsletter-2020-06-04.ashx

http://www.fpaa.com.au/technical/technical-documents/information-bulletins/ib-06-v11-selection-and-use-of-firefighting-foams.aspx The purpose of this document is to increase awareness of the issues surrounding the selection and use of firefighting foams based on their: Firefighting performance; Environmental impact; and System and equipment compatibility Version 3 updates the information to include: a new and detailed section on environmental regulations (both local and global); updates on remediation … Read more

Please see the following statement from the ABCB Decisions have been made on the inclusion of the definition of building complexity and the process for documenting Performance Solutions. The preview of the National Construction Code (NCC) 2019 Amendment 1 noted that two proposed changes were still to be confirmed. These were: a new defined term, … Read more