The below information was issued from the Australian Building Codes Board.
Please note that the ABCB has updated the Guidance Notice on WaterMark certification requirements during the period impacted by the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) global pandemic.
The document has been prepared in consultation with JAS-ANZ.
Key updates under the heading of ‘Guidance’, to the version circulated on 12 April 2020, are as follows:
- Clause 8.5.1 I. a) allowance of remote ICT on-site assessments
- Clause 8.5.1 I. b) new paragraph added to allow a further 12 month extension providing re-evaluation testing is completed and a remote ICT on-site assessment has been conducted
- Annex A -4. Guidance – amended wording in paragraph after e) stating that the remote ICT tool may not be a reliable substitute for in-person witnessing of factory processes critical to product conformity
- Annex A –4. Guidance – new first dot point regarding a detailed floor plan of the manufacturing plant prior to the remote ICT assessment.
The guidance provided is applicable from today until revoked or amended by the ABCB.
ABCB Guidance for WaterMark Certification – COVID 19 V2.
For further information please contact our office or your Global-Mark Client Manager.
Don’t hesitate to contact our office or your Client Manager if you have any concerns or queries about this transition.
Kind regards,
Yatindar Singh
WaterMark Program Manager
