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Important ruling on undue fire spread risk
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 The article refers to the CSIRO Guideline ‘Fire Safety Guidelines for External Walls 2016’, which has ‘been withdrawn pending revisions to incorporate current BCA, Standards and research’2.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 Important ruling on undue fire spread risk
Risk Assessment Notification – 2017/R35
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 Risk Assessment Notification – 2017/R35
Richard Donarski joins CMI
CMI is very excited to announce the appointment of Mr Richard Donarski to the position of National Compliance Director for Australia & New Zealand. Richard will commence his duties with CMI as of 28th of October and will be responsible for overseeing CMI’s growth into broader areas of product certification as well as enhancing our … Read more Richard Donarski joins CMI
Product Certification in New Zealand
11/10/2019 Product Certification in New Zealand CMI wishes to clarify that the lifting of the suspension relates to the JAS-ANZ accredited, CodeMark Australia, WaterMark and the CertMark Product Certification Scheme. CMI has not applied for CodeMark New Zealand to be added back onto its scope at this point in time and as such cannot offer … Read more Product Certification in New Zealand
NSW changes Act to exclude Cladding from Professional Indemnity Contracts
The “Building Professionals Amendment (Insurance) Regulation 2019” Introduced 28.6.2019 14A Exclusion for accredited certifiers (1) A professional indemnity contract may provide that the indemnity provided by the contract does not apply to any claim made against the insured in relation to: (a) cladding that does not comply with the requirements of the Building Code of … Read more NSW changes Act to exclude Cladding from Professional Indemnity Contracts
Industry at tipping point over PI insurance crisis
Please see below statement from Troy Olds (AIBS President) and Brett Mace (Chief Executive Officer) of the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors “The Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance crisis we have been warning governments about for almost three years has finally hit. Over the past two weeks, AIBS has received notifications from building surveying firms all … Read more Industry at tipping point over PI insurance crisis
Risk Assessment Notification – 2019/R42
R42 – Sink Strainer Plug Risk Assessment Notice.pdf Product Assessed: – Sink Strainer Plug Assessment The WaterMark Administration advises it has reviewed a risk assessment submitted for the above mentioned product. The product is a sink stainer/plug.. The Appliance is designed for domestic or commercial use and is not plumbed-in. The WaterMark Administration verifies that … Read more Risk Assessment Notification – 2019/R42
Risk Assessment Notification – 2019/R32
R32 – Risk Assessment Notice.pdf Product Assessed: – Domestic Fridge – Freezer & Freezers incorporating Ice Making Functions. Assessment The WaterMark Administration advises it has reviewed a risk assessment submitted for the above mentioned product. The product is a free standing or built-in fridge – freezer incorporating an ice making function, with a connection to … Read more Risk Assessment Notification – 2019/R32
Risk Assessment Notification – 2019/R33
R33 – Risk Assessment Notice.pdf Product Assessed: – Domestic Coffee Machine Assessment The WaterMark Administration advises it has reviewed a risk assessment submitted for the above mentioned product. The product is a built-in coffee machine and is designed for domestic use with a plumbed-in connection to mains water service. The WaterMark Administration verifies that the … Read more Risk Assessment Notification – 2019/R33
Risk Assessment Notification – 2019/R14
R14 – Risk Assessment Notice.pdf Product Assessed: – Emergency Eye Wash & Shower Station for use with potable water. Assessment The WaterMark Administration advises it has reviewed a risk assessment submitted for the above mentioned product. The product is an eyewash and shower station intended for deleivery of potable water by rapid flow for on-the … Read more Risk Assessment Notification – 2019/R14
Risk Assessment Notification – 2019/R34
R34 – Risk Assessment Notice.pdf Product Assessed: – Domestic Steam Oven Assessment The WaterMark Administration advises it has reviewed a risk assessment submitted for the above mentioned product. The product is a built-in steam combination oven, with a connection to a mains water service. The appliance is designed for domestic use and connected to a … Read more Risk Assessment Notification – 2019/R34
Press Release – Certificate Withdrawals
Update 04/03/2019: Please see link below for response from the ABCB. https://certmark.org/downloads/Supplementary Press Release – Certificate Withdrawals – 20190304.pdf Update 28/02/2019: Please note, CMI is currently liaising with the ABCB (the CodeMark Scheme Owners) regarding the status of completed and in progress projects and their reliance on the withdrawn certificates. CMI will update our press … Read more Press Release – Certificate Withdrawals
Risk Assessment Notification – 2019/R37
R37 – Balancing Valve.pdf Product Assessed: – Balancing Valve Assessment The WaterMark Administration advises it has reviewed a risk assessment submitted for the above mentioned product. The product is a static balancing valve for flow balancing in cooling, heating or process water systems and domestic hot water systems. The WaterMark Administration verifies that the risk … Read more Risk Assessment Notification – 2019/R37
OZONE Panel Certificate Withdrawal
Please be advised that OZONE Panel has decided not to seek reissue of their CodeMark certificate CM40029. Ozone panel have advised that the company is “currently not trading and is not selling any panels”. Please note that the withdrawal of the CodeMark certificate does not impact on any installations of the product prior to the … Read more OZONE Panel Certificate Withdrawal
Withdrawn Certificates Update
Further to CertMark Internationals (CMI) notification of the withdrawal of 9 CodeMark Certificates last week, CMI wish to issue the following update. Firstly; CMI wishes to advise that the withdrawal of the Certificates in no way implies that any of the products certified do not meet the requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC) as … Read more Withdrawn Certificates Update
Certificate Withdrawals
The following certificates were withdrawn on the date of 12/02/2019; CM40029 – Ozone Panel building Systems CM40066 – Alpolic A2 CM40067 – Alpolic FR CM40076 – Ultrabond FR CM40079 – Vitrabond FR CM40082 – Dulux Exsulite Kooltherm Facade System CM40093 – Larson FR CM40138 – Dulux Exsulite Thermal Facade non-cavity system Please refer to our … Read more Certificate Withdrawals
CertMark assisted study on MGO boards has been published by the Elsevier – Construction and Building Materials journal
A CertMark assisted study on MGO boards conducted by; the a School of Science and Engineering, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore, Qld 4556, Australia; and College of Engineering, Information Technology and Environment, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT 0909, Australia, has been published by the Elsevier – Construction and Building Materials journal. Assessing variability in … Read more CertMark assisted study on MGO boards has been published by the Elsevier – Construction and Building Materials journal
Risk Assessment Notification – 2019/R36
R36 – Risk Assessment Notice.pdf Product Assessed: – Hand Washing Station Assessment The WaterMark Administration advises it has reviewed a risk assessment submitted for the above mentioned product. The product is a mixing unit which automatically mixes water, soap and air, touch-free in the first washing cycle and after a short pause goes through a … Read more Risk Assessment Notification – 2019/R36
Changes being introduced in NCC 2019
The following notification has been provided by the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) to assist in preparing the market for the introduction of the National Construction Code (NCC) 2019. Further information can be found at; https://www.abcb.gov.au/Connect/Articles/2019/01/14/What-to-Expect-in-NCC-2019 Changes being introduced in NCC 2019 are almost here. As seen in the public comment draft released last … Read more Changes being introduced in NCC 2019
CMI Advisory Notice: Surveillances, Renewals & Multiple Product Certificates.
Advisory Notice No. 01/2019 CMI Advisory Notice: Surveillances, Renewals & Multiple Product Certificates. Subject: Surveillances and Renewals Following the conclusion of 2018, CMI has conducted an internal review of the timeframes for notification, organisation and completion of Surveillance and Renewal Audits, which are a requirement of all CMI run schemes. The outcome of this review … Read more CMI Advisory Notice: Surveillances, Renewals & Multiple Product Certificates.
