New Lead-Free Requirements

The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has issued an advisory notice for all stakeholders impacted by the WaterMark Certification Scheme.

The notice encompasses the allowable lead content in plumbing products, which contain copper alloys and are intended for use in contact with drinking water, to a weighted average lead content of not more than 0.25%. Note: Drinking water is defined in the NCC as “Water intended primarily for human consumption, but which has other domestic uses”.

Master Plumbers outline A5G4 Evidence of sustainability – Volume three (PCA) 2022 and discuss the Applications, Exemptions and Inclusions of the requirements here

To learn more about how these changes impact plumbing practitioners, read the WaterMark Schedule of Products  

Austworld’s Commitment to Lead-Free

Our commitment and responsibility to seamlessly transition our products to lead-free has been in effect since 1 May 2023.

The transition will include new product codes, descriptions and barcodes. All compliant Lead-Free products will be identified with a new Lead-Free WaterMark certification trademark with marking consisting of the letters LF or words Lead Free to be included adjacent to the WaterMark logo on the product.

Lead-Free Markings 

Our focus to provide you with regular updates on our transitioning products is at the forefront of our operations. As we phase out our non-lead-free stock, it will be replaced with Lead-Free alternatives and communicated to our customers by our Customer Service & Sales Team, EDM and our Website which includes a list of our Product Certifications and Appraisals. 

Learn more about our pathway to Lead Free