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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

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