In Australia the WaterMark Certification Scheme is a mandatory compliance requirement for plumbing and drainage products, this ensures national consistency.
August 2017, the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) introduced the
WaterMark Certification Scheme (WMCS) - a new single level scheme for
plumbing sector product standards. The scheme is designed to ensure
that plumbing sector products under this scheme meet the requirements
of the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA).
This new scheme takes over from the Level 1 and Level 2 schemes over a
period of five (5) years and three (3) years respectively from August
2017 that were previously in place.
Products affected by the WMCS are periodically reviewed by the ABCB
and listed as a selected products under the new scheme. Products under
the new scheme rules will be required over five (5) year cycles to
satisfy the requirements of an independent type testing, manufacturing
plant audits, complete the batch release tests as required by the
product standard and provide on-going documentary evidence of
compliance.
Products excluded from the WaterMark scheme are listed by the ABCB and
are required to undergo performance testing to ensure compliance to
the product standard.
To confirm if your products are required to meet the new WMCS rules,
please contact an Approvalmark representative.
Note: For products that are currently certified to the Level 1 and 2 schemes, ApprovalMark International will provide confirmation they are included in the scheme and a time based plan for migrating to the WMCS.