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has been properly tested, and WaterMark certified as a flush
valve.
Flush valves are also covered by WELS legislation thus
required to be registered and labelled appropriately.
Rainwater/mains supply changeover devices also go
through rigorous testing to not only show the device
functions as required in all situations, but is endurance
tested to simulate many years of expected automatic
operations. The WaterMark certification process also
addresses the nature of the assembly and whether it poses
a threat to our potable water supply.
A pump with controller and assorted fittings connected
together may switch between tank and mains water, but
care needs to be taken to ensure that the product in its
entirety is an actual WaterMark certified product to ATS
5200.477.
Installation of a product which does not have the correct
certification may in fact be illegal, and not likely to be
covered by insurance in the event of a failure.
The digital age has well and truly arrived which has made
online purchasing and procuring easily accessible. It is
easier than ever for pop-up internet stores to offer products
which do not meet all WaterMark requirements. The
Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is still undertaking
a complete review of the WaterMark scheme which looks to
include means of eliminating non-compliant product from
the industry. Until then, the regulators seem to be relying
more on plumbers to safeguard our communities from the
use of sub-standard, or perhaps even dangerous products.
The complete list of products which require WaterMark
certification is available on the ABCB website and is a good
resource should you have any doubt on what products need
to carry a WaterMark.
It also lists the relevant Australian Standard or Technical
Specification required for the product or appliance. If in
doubt it is always best to double check with the merchant
or even obtain a second opinion from another practitioner if
possible.
Contact:
For information on particular products requiring WaterMark
certification or how they are tested, please contact PROVE
Standards & Engineering.
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