AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND / PLUMBING COMPLIANCE

Plumbing products.
Verified WaterMark scope.

Prepare plumbing and drainage products for Australia’s WaterMark Certification Scheme, with product scope, applicable specifications, testing, certification coverage and installation information reviewed as one practical market entry project.

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Product assessment · Documentation · Coordination
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PLUMBING COMPLIANCE
Australia & New Zealand
SERVICE AT A GLANCEWaterMark CertificationAustralia & New Zealand

YOUR MARKETAustralia & New Zealand

YOUR FOCUSPlumbing compliance

OUR APPROACHConnected compliance support

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FROM THE DETAILSTo the
possibilities.CLARITY AT EVERY STEP
Built around your product.
Focused on your next market.

01 / THE BIG PICTURE

Understand the requirements.
See the opportunity.

WaterMark is an Australian certification scheme for specified plumbing and drainage products. Administered by the Australian Building Codes Board, it helps establish that covered products are fit for their intended purpose and suitable for use in plumbing and drainage installations under the scheme.

Not every item connected to water needs the same approval. The Schedule of Products, excluded products and nominated specifications establish the starting point. A sound application identifies the exact product, intended installation and relevant standard, then follows the assessment route of an authorized WaterMark Conformity Assessment Body.

Explore the requirements

02 / WHERE IT APPLIES

Different products.
A shared focus on compliance.

Start with your product’s intended use and category. Here are some of the applications covered in this service.

APPLICATION 01

Tapware and valves

Check nominated specifications, materials and approved operating conditions.

APPLICATION 02

Pipes and fittings

Assess dimensions, joining methods and the intended plumbing application.

APPLICATION 03

Drainage assemblies

Define the complete assembly and its approved installation conditions.

These are examples. The applicable route depends on your product specifications and target market.

03 / THE PATH FORWARD

From assessment
to your next market.

Move from the first assessment to a documented compliance plan, with clear responsibilities and evidence for your product.

01

Classify the product

Confirm the schedule entry and applicable standard or specification.

02

Prepare the evidence

Coordinate construction records, materials and representative testing.

03

Support certification

Address assessment findings with the authorized WaterMark body.

04

Maintain the licence

Verify markings, public coverage and ongoing change controls.

One connected workflow, with your product at the center.

Create your product brief

04 / EXPLORE THE DETAILS

Your requirements.
The details, made clear.

Open a topic for guidance on scope, requirements, documentation and practical considerations.

6 topics in this guide

CHAPTER 01Check the product scheduleCompare the product’s function and installation with the current WaterMark Schedule of Products and the excluded products list.…

Compare the product’s function and installation with the current WaterMark Schedule of Products and the excluded products list. Resolve borderline classifications early, particularly for new technologies or combined assemblies. The name used in a sales catalogue may not match the category used by the scheme.

  • Record the nominated product standard or specification.
CHAPTER 02Define the certified assemblyList models, sizes, materials, seals and connection options. Explain which parts contact drinking water and which variants alter…

List models, sizes, materials, seals and connection options. Explain which parts contact drinking water and which variants alter pressure, temperature or flow conditions. Clear drawings help distinguish a finished product from a component that is only suitable within a particular certified assembly.

  • Identify all manufacturing locations and product variants.
CHAPTER 03Plan testing around intended useReview the nominated specification with the assessment body before selecting samples. Testing may need to address performance,…

Review the nominated specification with the assessment body before selecting samples. Testing may need to address performance, durability and material suitability relevant to the product. Keep sample construction aligned with production and document any design changes made while test findings are being resolved.

  • Use a traceable sample and materials schedule.
CHAPTER 04Prepare for conformity assessmentThe certification body evaluates the application under the WaterMark scheme and its applicable requirements. Organize quality…

The certification body evaluates the application under the WaterMark scheme and its applicable requirements. Organize quality documentation, production controls and test records so the assessment can follow the product from purchased materials to finished goods. Address findings with documented corrections rather than informal assurances.

  • Assign owners for factory and technical responses.
CHAPTER 05Verify the licence and markingCheck the approved models, licence conditions and marking information before releasing products. The public WaterMark database…

Check the approved models, licence conditions and marking information before releasing products. The public WaterMark database allows searches using details such as model, brand, certificate holder or licence number. Match packaging and installation instructions to that approved scope, especially when distributors use their own commercial references.

  • Keep the certificate and public listing consistent.
CHAPTER 06Separate related water requirementsWaterMark suitability and WELS water efficiency are different questions. Review any applicable water efficiency registration and…

WaterMark suitability and WELS water efficiency are different questions. Review any applicable water efficiency registration and current material requirements alongside certification. New Zealand should receive its own regulatory assessment. Changes to wetted materials, suppliers or assemblies should trigger review before production is released.

  • Maintain a controlled list of approved material substitutions.

Official sources & further reading

ABCB WaterMark — Product certification and schedules ABCB — WaterMark product database ABCB — WaterMark Certification Scheme manual

Requirements vary by product, intended use and market. Confirm the applicable standards and current regulatory route before proceeding.

05 / A LITTLE MORE CLARITY

Your questions.
Our starting points.

Practical answers to common questions about WaterMark Certification.

01Is WaterMark required for every plumbing product?

No. Check the current schedule, exclusions and the product’s intended installation.

02Is WaterMark the same as WELS?

No. WaterMark concerns scheme conformity and suitability; WELS addresses regulated water efficiency and labelling.

03Can a certificate cover multiple sizes?

That depends on the product specification and the certification body’s accepted family and evidence.

04How can buyers verify coverage?

Search the official WaterMark database and compare the exact model and licence details with the supplied product.

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