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Applicable changes of AS4775:2025 Key things unchanged: Possible major effects: Minor effects:

Dear industry member You have been identified as having: If you are unfamiliar with the WELS scheme, information can be found at our Water Rating website. In 2024 and 2025, industry members nominated thermostatic mixing taps for possible inclusion in the WELS scheme. This email is to notify you that Standards Australia Committee WS-032 will be undertaking…

The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB), under the Commonwealth Treasury’s Housing Group, has announced the appointment of Adrian Piani as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 December 2025. Adrian brings extensive experience from both the private and public sectors, having served as the ACT Chief Engineer and most recently overseeing GHD’s federal government portfolio.…

By John Chaumont 13/10/2025 Love it or hate it, the National Construction Code (NCC) defines our work as plumbers and engineers. From every roughed-in bathroom, multi-storey stack, to every gutter and downpipe. But it is not immune to red tape, bureaucracy and politicisation. Recent iterations have become more complex and have been subject to increasing criticism…

At APMA, compliance isn’t optional — it’s essential. WaterMark Certification is a cornerstone of plumbing compliance, ensuring that products meet approved specifications and are safe, reliable, and fit for purpose. This ABCB video breaks down how the WaterMark Certification Scheme works and why it’s critical for the plumbing and construction industry. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/eSWcPyt

Standards Australia has met with Parliament House in Canberra to address access to Australian standards. They identified accessibility to standards being a critical issue impacting safety, productivity, workforce capability and the delivery of housing and infrastructure that underpins the National Construction Code (NCC). Read more here : https://lnkd.in/gnW5WYsT

🚨 The new WELS Registration Portal is now live.An important step forward for our industry. The updated platform is designed to streamline the registration process and reduce time-to-market for compliant water-efficient products. Benefits of the new system:✅ improve user experience when applying for product registrations✅ automated validation of WaterMark certification for plumbing products on registration…

The WELS regulator has recently published a WELS Regulator Advice – Registration and labelling requirements: Taps and showers supplied with additional flow controllers. The advice sets out the registration requirements and recommended labelling when supplying taps and showers with additional flow controllers that can be interchanged. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gzYMKS6Y

To align the NCC with the recent changes to the Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 (Premises Standards), ABCB has published NCC 2022 Amendment 2. The purpose of the Premises Standards is to ensure people with disability have equal access to public buildings. The Premises Standards was amended on 23 November 2024 and…

Author : Gentec The WELS scheme, Green Star, and NABERS are integral components of Australia’s approach to water conservation and sustainable building practices. Each operates at different levels—product, building design, and operational performance—but they are interconnected in promoting water efficiency. Incorporating WELS-rated products into building designs can enhance both Green Star and NABERS Water ratings…

Welcome to the official website of the Australian Plumbing Manufacturers Association (APMA). Established over 20 years ago, APMA is a dedicated industry association committed to supporting professionals across the plumbing and gas sectors in Australia. Our mission is to:✅ Help members stay up to date with the latest standards and regulatory changes — both federal…