See below message from the ABCB NCC 2019 energy efficiency requirements are no longer voluntary. In 2019, the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) agreed to significant changes to the energy efficiency requirements in the National Construction Code (NCC), including a 12 month transition period during which either these or the 2016 provisions could be applied. The … Read more

See below notice from the ABCB. The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has seen an increase in the purchase by those performing do it yourself tasks, of plumbing products such as toilet seat bidet douches, handheld bidet sprays and trigger sprays, and other bidet type products that are connected to toilet water supplies. The Australian Competition & … Read more

CMI has received provisional approval from JAS-ANZ to remotely undertake audits that are currently affected by travel restrictions and lockdowns not only in Australia but on a global basis due to the COVID-19 Virus. CMI will be undertaking these remote audits using the IAF mandatory standard MD 4:2018 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Auditing/Assessment … Read more

These are extraordinary times indeed and CMI like everyone is being forced to adapt very rapidly to the new norms. Please click here to read our CMI Service Delivery Update.

Please note the following applicable specification has been adopted into the WaterMark Certification Scheme: Adopted applicable specification Replacing AS/NZS 2280:2020 – Ductile iron pipes and fittings AS/NZS 2280:2014 – Ductile iron pipes and fittings The adopted applicable specification has been listed in the WaterMark Product Database and will be referenced in the next publication of … Read more

Please See the following Statement from the ABCB regarding the up coming NCC amendment. Access the preview of the out-of-cycle amendment for NCC 2019. In preparation for the expected adoption of the National Construction Code (NCC) 2019 Amendment 1 by all States and Territories from 1 July 2020, the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released … Read more

R55 – Risk Assessment commercial pot washing machine.pdf Product Assessed: – Commercial pot washing machine Assessment The WaterMark Administration advises it has reviewed a risk assessment submitted for the above mentioned product. The function of this product is to wash commercial cooking pots. The WaterMark Administration verifies that the risk assessment for the commercial pot … Read more

This is a follow up to post https://certmark.org/articles/2020/03/important-notice-as-nzs-4130-polyethylene-pe-pipes-for-pressure-applications-january-2020/ The WSAA Codes and Appraisals Group have met and included within their Agenda was a joint meeting with Mark Heathcote from PIPA to discuss the status and feedback relating to the recently introduced WSAA specification amendments to BRT procedures for AS/NZS 4130 PE pipe production.  The outcome … Read more

Please note the following applicable specification has been adopted into the WaterMark Certification Scheme: Adopted applicable specification Replacing AS 3498:2020 – Safety and public health requirements for plumbing products – Water heaters and hot-water storage tanks AS 3498:2009 – Authorization requirements for plumbing products – Water heaters and hot-water storage tanks The adopted applicable specification … Read more

R50 – Risk Assessment Notice – Retrofit sub meter (V2).pdf Product Assessed: – Retrofit Sub Meter Assessment The WaterMark Administration advises it has reviewed a risk assessment submitted for the above mentioned product. The product is a retrofit sub meter with integral shut off valve for installation into the existing property service valve. The WaterMark … Read more

R44 – Risk Assessment Notice Bakery Doser.pdf Product Assessed: – Bakery doser mixer Assessment The WaterMark Administration advises it has reviewed a risk assessment submitted for the above mentioned product. The function of this product is to dose a specific volume and temperature of water in commercial bakery applications. The WaterMark Administration verifies that the … Read more

R41 – Risk Assessment Notice Heated and cold water piping systems.pdf Product Assessed: – Heated and cold water piping systems (PE-RT) Assessment The WaterMark Administration advises it has reviewed a risk assessment submitted for the above mentioned product. The product is polyethylene of raised temperature resistance (PE-RT) pipe and fittings The WaterMark Administration verifies that … Read more

R53 – Risk Assessment Notice Tundish self seal.pdf Product Assessed: – Tundish with self-sealing device Assessment The WaterMark Administration advises it has reviewed a risk assessment submitted for the above mentioned product. The product is a plastic bodied fitting utilised in the sanitary plumbing system for the collection of the discharge from condensate from heating, … Read more

R48 – Risk Assessment Food Waste Digester.pdf Product Assessed: – Food Waste Digester Assessment The WaterMark Administration advises it has reviewed a risk assessment submitted for the above mentioned product. The function of this product is to break down biodegradable material using microorganisms in the presence of oxygen and to output as grey water. The … Read more

Please note the following applicable specification has been adopted into the WaterMark Certification Scheme: Adopted applicable specification Replacing AS/NZS 4129:2020 – Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications AS/NZS 4129:2008 – Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications The adopted applicable specification has been listed in the WaterMark Product Database and will be … Read more

CMI is pleased to announce that Mr Richard Donarski, CMI’s National Compliance Director Australia & New Zealand will be taking over the day to day operations and management of CMI from our CEO Mr John Thorpe. Assisting Richard, will be Ms Talissa Ireland, CMI’s General Manager. REASONS FOR THE CHANGE CMI is going through a … Read more

R49 – Risk Assessment Notice Bypass valve.pdf Product Assessed: – Pressure differential bypass valve Assessment The WaterMark Administration advises it has reviewed a risk assessment submitted for the above mentioned product. The function of this product is to maintain the same pressure within a circulating hot water system to minimise excessive head pressure at the … Read more

Prompted by a major PE pipeline failure in January 2019 the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA), in consultation with The Plastics Industry Pipe Association of Australia (PIPA), has undertaken a review of its Product Specifications for Polyethylene pipe.    WSAA considers that the requirements for recyclate and the current batch definition and Batch Report Testing requirements … Read more

Please find below link to important ruling on undue fire spread risk for external cladding for your information. https://www.gadens.com/legal-insights/non-compliant-cladding-extends-to-biowood-composite-cladding-used-as-an-external-attachment/1­. The article refers to the CSIRO Guideline ‘Fire Safety Guidelines for External Walls 2016’, which has ‘been withdrawn pending revisions to incorporate current BCA, Standards and research’­­2. References:1. Archer, A. (17/01/2020). Non-compliant cladding extends to ‘Biowood’ … Read more

R35 – Risk Assessment Notice.pdf Product Assessed: – Plate Heat Exchanger Assessment The WaterMark Administration advises it has reviewed a risk assessment submitted for the above mentioned product. The product is utilised for transferring heat from a primary source to a secondary supply notably drinking water applications by utilising plates interlocked and stacked to provide … Read more