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Finding safe solutions to the non-compliant use of ACM cladding is currently a primary focus of industry regulators and businesses. Fairview keenly supports this drive, and has several updates below, which may help find effective answers to critical problems. We hope you find this informative and useful. CertMark initiative Fairview – in partnership with CertMart … Read more

Combustible Facades CMI, in consultation with the Society of Fire Safety and leading Fire Safety Engineers have discussed the recent issues of combustible facades. From these discussions, a number of issues have been raised in relation to the nature of wall systems which may contain multiple combustible elements such as insulation, weatherproofing or decorative cladding. … Read more

Updated Schedules Please be advised the WaterMark Schedule of Specifications and the WaterMark Schedule of Products have been updated. Note the Schedule of Products replaces the Schedule of Specifications from 1 July 2017. Changes to both Schedules include: listing of the recently adopted AS 4032.4 Thermostatically controlled taps for the control of heated water supply … Read more

CMI’s Process on Technical and/or External Advice. Recently, CMI has received a number of queries which require the expertise of our suitably qualified external consultants. CMI is being asked to validate Certifications, Product Quality Plans and/or Installation Manuals, advise specific fitness for purpose of product, contact Customers, Building Certifiers, Councils and other interested parties on … Read more

ABCB has notified CMI this morning to advise that the improved WaterMark Product Database has been launched. The public user version of the database is accessible from the existing location on the ABCB website at http://www.abcb.gov.au/Product-Certification/WaterMark-Certification-Scheme/WMPD-Search For reference, a short video has been published on How to use the public version of the WaterMark Database

R16- Risk Assessment Notice.pdf Product Assessed: – ‘Smart Sink’ Plaster Trap Assessment The WaterMark Administration advises it has reviewed a risk assessment submitted for the above mentioned product. Outcome For the purposes of the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) a plaster trap is considered to be an on-site liquid trade waste system. Part F2 of … Read more

R15 – Risk Assessment Notice.pdf Product Assessed: – Small Bore Manifolds for use in hot and cold water installations. Assessment The WaterMark Administration advises it has reviewed a risk assessment submitted for the above mentioned product. Outcome In accordance with the WaterMark Scheme Rules, any new, or innovative material, or product that is required to … Read more

CMI has recently sought advice from the ABCB regarding the referencing to test results of products that have been tested in concert with other building materials to achieve specific compliance values. For example, a wall sheeting material that has been tested for its acoustic and insulation values in a wall assembly that incorporates the sheeting, … Read more

These Schedules have been prepared as a result of completion of Stage One of the ABCB project to review products for inclusion in or exclusion from the improved Scheme. The Schedules have been published in advance of implementation of the improved Scheme on 1 July 2017 to enable stakeholders to commence transition. From 1 July … Read more

The ABRB is one of the ABCB’s key mechanisms for delivering and raising awareness of technically based information directly relevant to the building and plumbing industry and the community. This electronic publication provides a means for delivering information on code-related issues that address specific technical matters, contains information on broader building and plumbing regulations, and … Read more

A article has been published by Radio NZ today that sixteen hundred tonnes of steel from China has been found to be too weak. This steel was to be used for four bridges on the $450 million Huntly bypass that forms part of the $2 billion Waikato Expressway. Contractors building the ‘Road of National Significance’ … Read more

What benefits can be derived from product certification in the construction industry? The overall goals of any product compliance function within an organisation should be to: Understand market and customer needs/requirements concerning product compliance with relevant safety, technical standards, specifications and regulation. Minimise the company’s legal exposure by ensuring all regulatory compliance and product approval … Read more

Everyone has either seen or heard of the TV show, The Block. Today Method Building System released an articles on how the 2012 winner of The Block is now using Formance Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) to build his dream home in Castor Bay Auckland with his fiancé Kylie. Smart, energy efficient, and providing additional space, it’s not … Read more

Modern methods of construction (MMC) are now used across the construction industry, and particularly to build new homes. MMC offer potential savings in time and materials and can provide higher standards of quality than conventional construction methods. Off-site assembly means quicker erection on site and the ability to achieve a weather-tight construction within a shorter … Read more

Fairview Architectural have just received their fourth CodeMark Certification with CMI for their Omega Aluminium Composite Panel. This product from Fairview Architectural is a 4mm Aluminium Composite Panel and is composed of thermoplastic core of low-density polyethylene (PE) sandwiched between two skins of aluminium. Omega’s certificate number is CMA-CM40109, check out Fairview Architecturals website for … Read more

Force 10 International have just received CodeMark™ certification of their Force 10 Building System in Australia. Having already obtained New Zealand CodeMark™ Certification at the start of the year for the same product, CMI and Force 10 were eager to get the Australian Certification through. The Force 10 Building System is a ready to be … Read more

CertMark International are excited to announce the New Zealand CodeMark™ Certification of Hiandri Solutions Bottom Plate Packers CMA-CM40028. Hiandri Bottom Plate Packers is a system that lifts the whole frame above the floor, keeping bottom plates dry eliminating the need for DPC and allowing unwanted external moisture to escape Hiandri packers are used in buildings … Read more

CertMark International would like to congratulate Fletcher Aluminium who have received New Zealand CodeMark™ Certification on their Smartfit Window and Door Installation System. This pre-assembled system is for attachment of windows and doors into the external walls of buildings.  The Smartfit Systems are engineered in various configurations to suit site specific requirements. To view Fletcher … Read more

Certification can be a lengthy and drawn out process that can cost time and money to not only your organisation but your customers as well. To help keep this at bay there are helpful pointers that can be addressed before commencement of Accreditation. One of which is knowing the importance of correct test results. What happens … Read more