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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ABCB (the CodeMark Scheme Owners) regarding the status of completed and in progress projects and their reliance on the withdrawn certificates.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Withdrawn Certificates Update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that any of the products certified do not meet the requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC) as … Read more Withdrawn Certificates Update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The following certificates were withdrawn on the date of 12/02/2019; CM40029 – Ozone Panel building Systems CM40066 – Alpolic A2 CM40067 – Alpolic FR CM40076 – Ultrabond FR CM40079 – Vitrabond FR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.
Call to make Australian Standards Free to Australian businesses.
See the following below articles from the Safety Institute of Australia regarding opening up Australian standards from the monopoly that SAI Global currently holds. https://www.sia.org.au/news-and-publications/news/media-release-call-australian-standards-be-free-australian-businesses https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/australian-standards-unfair-exchange-david-clarke/
Holding Redlich – Combustible Cladding Assessments
Combustible cladding assessments for building industry professionals and fire engineers: golden goose or road to ruin? In response to public concerns about the use of combustible building materials, the Queensland Government has introduced a new regime to assess the safety of existing cladding on buildings. On 1 October 2018, changes to the Building Regulation 2006 … Read more Holding Redlich – Combustible Cladding Assessments
Risk Assessment Notification – 2017/R28
R28 – Risk Assessment Notice.pdf Product Assessed: – Flushing Station Assessment The WaterMark Administration advises it has reviewed a risk assessment submitted for the above mentioned product. The flushing station product is designed for drinking water hot and cold water reticulation at end of line/riser or ring circuits. Product provides accurate measurement, reporting and time … Read more Risk Assessment Notification – 2017/R28
Risk Assessment Notification – 2017/R27
R27 – Risk Assessment Notice.pdf Product Assessed: – Flow Sensor Assessment The WaterMark Administration advises it has reviewed a risk assessment submitted for the above mentioned product. The product is a device that measure flow or flow and temperature within a water supply system (drinking or non drinking) The WaterMark Administration verifies that the risk … Read more Risk Assessment Notification – 2017/R27
QFES Building Application Position Statement – Combustible Cladding
The Queensland Fire and Emergency Services have put out a position statement, “To inform stakeholders involved in the development of Class 2 – 9 buildings of Type A or Type B construction in Queensland of the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services’ (QFES) expectations with respect to the fire safety performance of buildings affected by combustible … Read more QFES Building Application Position Statement – Combustible Cladding
QLD Non-Conforming Building Products Audit Taskforce and Safer Buildings
Source: http://www.hpw.qld.gov.au/construction/BuildingPlumbing/Building/Pages/NonConformingBuildingProducts.aspx Queensland building safety Maintaining the safety of Queensland buildings involves many factors, including the adequacy of existing fire safety systems. It is important to note that investigations by the Non-Conforming Building Products Audit Taskforce are in addition to an already strong building safety system in Queensland. Mandatory fire safety systems in commercial and … Read more QLD Non-Conforming Building Products Audit Taskforce and Safer Buildings
CertMark International News Letter Volume 4
Click the following link to our volume 4 news letter featuring external cladding. Volume4-Issue1.pdf
CertMark International in the Verifiglobal Newsletter
Read the Veriglobal Newsletter to read how CertMark International is applying ISO 14034 ETV to demonstrate innovative technologies. https://certmark.org/downloads/VerifiGlobal_Newsletter_18_09.pdf source: http://verifiglobal.com/~/media/Files/Verifiglobal/VerifiGlobal-Newsletter-18-09.ashx
CMI Advisory Notice: Report Validations, Performance Requirements & Engineering Assessments, CodeMark NZ Template & Evaluation Reports.
Subject: Evidence of Compliance – Report Validations CMI wishes to advise all our valued clients of the following requirements in relation to evidence of compliance. It is the responsibility of the Certificate Holder to make sure that all the evidence supplied to CMI in support of your accreditation is up to date, verifiable and completed … Read more CMI Advisory Notice: Report Validations, Performance Requirements & Engineering Assessments, CodeMark NZ Template & Evaluation Reports.
Risk Assessment Notification – 2017/R25
R25 – Risk Assessment Notice.pdf Product Assessed: – Bed Pan Macerator Assessment The WaterMark Administration advises it has reviewed a risk assessment submitted for the above mentioned product. The bed pan macerator appliance is designed to discharge disposable bedpan liners and bottles together with their waste content to the sanitary drainage system. The WaterMark Administration … Read more Risk Assessment Notification – 2017/R25
Risk Assessment Notification – 2017/R26
R26 – Risk Assessment Notice.pdf Product Assessed: – Packaged Pump Station Assessment The WaterMark Administration advises it has reviewed a risk assessment submitted for the above mentioned product. The product is a prefabricated packaged pumping station.The Product is utilised for pumping waste when it is not practical to gravitate to the Sewerage System. The WaterMark … Read more Risk Assessment Notification – 2017/R26
