{"id":3203,"date":"2026-07-15T13:42:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T05:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/?post_type=blogs&#038;p=3203"},"modified":"2026-07-10T13:42:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T05:42:59","slug":"new-zealand-faucet-standards-watermark-building-code-compliance","status":"publish","type":"blogs","link":"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/blog\/industry-news\/new-zealand-faucet-standards-watermark-building-code-compliance","title":{"rendered":"New Zealand Faucet Standards: WaterMark and Building Code Compliance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>New Zealand&#8217;s tapware market runs on a clear rule: faucets must meet recognised standards before they reach a building site. Since October 2025, that rule has a new shortcut \u2014 WaterMark-certified products are now formally accepted as compliant with the New Zealand Building Code. For importers, specifiers, and OEM buyers, this reshapes how you source faucets for NZ projects. This guide breaks down the standards, the certification path, and what your documentation needs to look like to clear consent without hold-ups.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u041e\u0433\u043b\u0430\u0432\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"\u041f\u0435\u0440\u0435\u043a\u043b\u044e\u0447\u0430\u0442\u044c \u0442\u0430\u0431\u043b\u0438\u0446\u0443 \u043a\u043e\u043d\u0442\u0435\u043d\u0442\u0430\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">\u041f\u0435\u0440\u0435\u043a\u043b\u044e\u0447\u0430\u0442\u044c<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/blog\/industry-news\/new-zealand-faucet-standards-watermark-building-code-compliance\/#What_Are_New_Zealand_Faucet_Standards\" >What Are New Zealand Faucet Standards?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/blog\/industry-news\/new-zealand-faucet-standards-watermark-building-code-compliance\/#WaterMark_Certification_Explained\" >WaterMark Certification Explained<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/blog\/industry-news\/new-zealand-faucet-standards-watermark-building-code-compliance\/#The_2025_Recognition_Notice_RN-10009_What_Changed\" >The 2025 Recognition Notice (RN-10009): What Changed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/blog\/industry-news\/new-zealand-faucet-standards-watermark-building-code-compliance\/#NZ_Building_Code_G12_The_Clause_Behind_Faucet_Compliance\" >NZ Building Code G12: The Clause Behind Faucet Compliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/blog\/industry-news\/new-zealand-faucet-standards-watermark-building-code-compliance\/#What_WaterMark_Testing_Actually_Covers\" >What WaterMark Testing Actually Covers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/blog\/industry-news\/new-zealand-faucet-standards-watermark-building-code-compliance\/#Faucet_Compliance_Checklist_for_Importers_and_Specifiers\" >Faucet Compliance Checklist for Importers and Specifiers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/blog\/industry-news\/new-zealand-faucet-standards-watermark-building-code-compliance\/#How_to_Verify_a_WaterMark_Licence\" >How to Verify a WaterMark Licence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/blog\/industry-news\/new-zealand-faucet-standards-watermark-building-code-compliance\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/blog\/industry-news\/new-zealand-faucet-standards-watermark-building-code-compliance\/#Is_WaterMark_certification_mandatory_for_faucets_in_New_Zealand\" >Is WaterMark certification mandatory for faucets in New Zealand?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/blog\/industry-news\/new-zealand-faucet-standards-watermark-building-code-compliance\/#Which_New_Zealand_Building_Code_clauses_apply_to_tapware\" >Which New Zealand Building Code clauses apply to tapware?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/blog\/industry-news\/new-zealand-faucet-standards-watermark-building-code-compliance\/#What_is_the_difference_between_AS_3718_2021_and_ASNZS_3718\" >What is the difference between AS 3718:2021 and AS\/NZS 3718?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/blog\/industry-news\/new-zealand-faucet-standards-watermark-building-code-compliance\/#How_long_does_WaterMark_certification_take_for_a_faucet\" >How long does WaterMark certification take for a faucet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/blog\/industry-news\/new-zealand-faucet-standards-watermark-building-code-compliance\/#How_do_I_verify_a_faucets_WaterMark_licence_number\" >How do I verify a faucet&#8217;s WaterMark licence number?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/blog\/industry-news\/new-zealand-faucet-standards-watermark-building-code-compliance\/#Related_Resources\" >Related Resources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_New_Zealand_Faucet_Standards\"><\/span>What Are New Zealand Faucet Standards?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>New Zealand doesn&#8217;t run a standalone domestic certification scheme for faucets. Instead it leans on a mix of the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) and referenced joint Australian\/New Zealand standards. The practical result: a faucet destined for a NZ installation has to satisfy the performance requirements of NZBC \u2014 most directly <strong>Clause G12 Water Supplies<\/strong> \u2014 and the accepted way to demonstrate that satisfaction is product certification against the relevant Australian standard.<\/p>\n<p>The standard governing taps and mixing valves is <strong>AS 3718:2021<\/strong>, which superseded AS\/NZS 3718:2005. It sets out material, performance, and testing requirements for metallic, plastic, mixing, sensor, lever, and timed-flow taps in nominal sizes from DN 6 to DN 50. Installation rules sit in the <strong>AS\/NZS 3500<\/strong> plumbing and drainage series, and materials in contact with drinking water are assessed against <strong>AS\/NZS 4020<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Until recently, a faucet certified under Australia&#8217;s WaterMark scheme sat in a grey area here \u2014 the certification was widely respected, but not formally codified as an Acceptable Solution. That changed with the 2025 recognition notice, which applies across the board to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/faucet\/basin-faucets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u0441\u043c\u0435\u0441\u0438\u0442\u0435\u043b\u0438 \u0434\u043b\u044f \u0440\u0430\u043a\u043e\u0432\u0438\u043d\u044b<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/faucet\/kitchen-faucets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kitchen faucets<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/faucet\/shower-faucets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shower faucets<\/a>, \u0438 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/faucet\/bathtub-faucets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u0441\u043c\u0435\u0441\u0438\u0442\u0435\u043b\u0438 \u0434\u043b\u044f \u0432\u0430\u043d\u043d\u044b<\/a> alike.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WaterMark_Certification_Explained\"><\/span>WaterMark Certification Explained<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>WaterMark is the mandatory third-party certification scheme for plumbing and drainage products in Australia, administered by the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB). A faucet bearing the WaterMark mark has been type-tested to the applicable standard, the factory has been audited, and the product is listed in the publicly searchable WaterMark Product Database.<\/p>\n<p>The certification process, in practical terms, runs like this:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>\u041f\u0440\u0438\u043b\u043e\u0436\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435<\/strong> \u2014 the manufacturer engages an accredited product certification body (SAI Global, IAPMO, Global-Mark, and others) and submits the technical documentation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Type testing<\/strong> \u2014 samples go to a NATA-accredited laboratory and are tested against AS 3718:2021. This covers flow-rate limits, sealing under pressure, durability cycling (tens of thousands of open\/close cycles), temperature-pressure performance for mixing taps, water-hammer resistance, and materials safety under AS\/NZS 4020 for drinking-water contact.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Factory audit<\/strong> \u2014 the certifier inspects the production facility to confirm the quality system can consistently turn out compliant product.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Licence issue<\/strong> \u2014 on passing, a six-digit WaterMark licence number is issued and the product enters the database.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surveillance<\/strong> \u2014 ongoing market sampling and periodic factory re-audits keep the licence live.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you are working out <em>how to get WaterMark certification for faucets<\/em> for the first time, the single biggest time-sink is usually the type-test round \u2014 a product that fails sealing or endurance has to be re-engineered and retested before the licence can move forward.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #0a9899; border-radius: 10px; padding: 24px 26px; margin: 28px 0; color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.3;\">Source WaterMark-Certified Faucets for Your NZ Projects<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55;\">FAAO holds active WaterMark certification across its faucet range. Send your NZ project spec \u2014 basin, kitchen, shower, or bath \u2014 and receive compliant models with licence numbers ready for consent documentation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\"><a style=\"background: #ffffff; color: #0a9899; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; padding: 11px 26px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 15px; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Request a Faucet Quote \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_2025_Recognition_Notice_RN-10009_What_Changed\"><\/span>The 2025 Recognition Notice (RN-10009): What Changed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On 1 October 2025, MBIE published the <strong>Building (Product Recognition WaterMark Tapware) Notice 2025<\/strong>, recorded as recognition notice <strong>RN-10009<\/strong>. Under the Approved Products Certified Overseas pathway, it formally recognises WaterMark-certified tapware, tap accessories, and showers as compliant with specified clauses of the NZBC.<\/p>\n<p>What this covers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Product types:<\/strong> tapware (basin, kitchen, shower, bath, bidette, pillar, laboratory, self-closing, sensor, and more), tap accessories (spindles, tap bodies, outlets, O-rings, breaching sets), and showers including hand-held sprays.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size range:<\/strong> DN 6 to DN 50.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Operating temperature:<\/strong> up to 80\u00b0C continuous.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Standard:<\/strong> AS 3718:2021.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The notice applies to roughly 92,500 WaterMark-certified tapware products already in the database. From the effective date, Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) <strong>must accept<\/strong> products covered by the notice as Building Code compliant, provided they are used within the conditions and limitations stated on the certificate. That includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/faucet\/concealed-shower-sets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">concealed shower sets<\/a> \u0438 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/faucet\/cold-water-taps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u043a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u044b \u0441 \u0445\u043e\u043b\u043e\u0434\u043d\u043e\u0439 \u0432\u043e\u0434\u043e\u0439<\/a> whose certificates fall inside the DN 6\u201350 scope.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NZ_Building_Code_G12_The_Clause_Behind_Faucet_Compliance\"><\/span>NZ Building Code G12: The Clause Behind Faucet Compliance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Clause G12 (Water Supplies) is the Building Code provision most directly governing faucets. It requires buildings with water outlets to have safe and adequate water supplies, and it sets out requirements to prevent scalding, injury, leaks, contamination of potable water, illness, and legionella growth. A compliant faucet contributes to G12 by controlling flow, mixing temperature safely, and not leaching contaminants into drinking water \u2014 these are the <em>NZ Building Code G12 tapware requirements<\/em> that importers get asked about most.<\/p>\n<p>Before the 2025 notice, importers typically demonstrated G12 compliance through an Alternative Solution approval \u2014 a slower, case-by-case route. WaterMark products can now be presented as an Acceptable-Solution-equivalent pathway, which streamlines consent. Two other clauses often come into play: <strong>B2 Durability<\/strong> (faucets must perform for their stated service life) and <strong>E3 Internal Moisture<\/strong> (relevant where tapware interfaces with wet-area waterproofing).<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #0a9899; border-radius: 10px; padding: 24px 26px; margin: 28px 0; color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.3;\">Not Sure If Your Spec Clears G12?<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55;\">Our team maps FAAO WaterMark-certified models to NZBC G12, B2, and E3 requirements so your consent pack is complete the first time. Share your drawings and we will match compliant products.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\"><a style=\"background: #ffffff; color: #0a9899; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; padding: 11px 26px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 15px; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Compliance Matching \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_WaterMark_Testing_Actually_Covers\"><\/span>What WaterMark Testing Actually Covers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Understanding the test scope helps B2B buyers judge whether a supplier&#8217;s claims are real. Under AS 3718:2021, a faucet is pushed through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Flow rate<\/strong> \u2014 must sit within the maximum limits set for the product type, supporting NZ&#8217;s water-efficiency expectations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sealing \/ pressure<\/strong> \u2014 the valve holds under high static and dynamic pressure without dripping.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Endurance cycling<\/strong> \u2014 tens of thousands of open-close cycles to prove mechanical life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Temperature-pressure<\/strong> \u2014 mixing taps maintain stable blended output as inlet pressure and temperature swing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water-hammer<\/strong> \u2014 resistance to pressure spikes in the line.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Materials safety<\/strong> \u2014 wetted parts tested to AS\/NZS 4020 so nothing harmful migrates into drinking water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A product that clears all of this carries genuine weight \u2014 it is not a paperwork exercise. When a supplier quotes <em>WaterMark certified faucet suppliers<\/em> as a credential, ask for the licence number and confirm it in the database before you treat the claim as load-bearing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Faucet_Compliance_Checklist_for_Importers_and_Specifiers\"><\/span>Faucet Compliance Checklist for Importers and Specifiers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Use this before you commit to a purchase order or specify a product in a NZ project. Tick each line against the supplier&#8217;s certificate and the recognition notice.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid #0a9899; border-radius: 10px; padding: 24px 26px; margin: 28px 0; background: #f5fbfb; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #0a9899; line-height: 1.3;\">NZ Faucet Compliance Checklist<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #222222;\">\u2610\u00a0 WaterMark licence number verified in the ABCB database (status: Active)<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #222222;\">\u2610\u00a0 Product scope on the certificate matches your intended use<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #222222;\">\u2610\u00a0 AS 3718:2021 listed as the specification (not the withdrawn AS\/NZS 3718:2005)<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #222222;\">\u2610\u00a0 Size (DN 6\u201350) and temperature rating (\u226480\u00b0C) within RN-10009 scope<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #222222;\">\u2610\u00a0 Certificate and recognition notice copy ready for the consent application<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #222222;\">\u2610\u00a0 Installation instructions that match AS\/NZS 3500 requirements<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #222222;\">\u2610\u00a0 Factory surveillance audit current (not expired)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Verify_a_WaterMark_Licence\"><\/span>How to Verify a WaterMark Licence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anyone can check a WaterMark claim in minutes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to the WaterMark Product Database at watermark.abcb.gov.au.<\/li>\n<li>Search by licence\/certificate number, brand name, or model.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm the licence status reads <strong>Active<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Check the specification field lists <strong>AS 3718:2021<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Read the conditions and limitations \u2014 these define where the product may and may not be used.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If a supplier can&#8217;t produce a licence number, or the database shows the product as Suspended or Cancelled, treat it as non-compliant for NZ consent purposes. The licence number is a six-digit code found alongside the WaterMark symbol on the product or its packaging \u2014 if you only have a four-digit number, pad it with leading zeros (for example, 1234 becomes 001234).<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #0a9899; border-radius: 10px; padding: 24px 26px; margin: 28px 0; color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.3;\">Need a Faucet Partner Who Ships with Paperwork Ready?<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55;\">FAAO supplies OEM and ODM buyers with active WaterMark licences, AS 3718:2021 test reports, and recognition-notice documentation bundled with every shipment \u2014 built for the NZ consent process.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\"><a style=\"background: #ffffff; color: #0a9899; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; padding: 11px 26px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 15px; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Talk to Our OEM \/ ODM Team \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_WaterMark_certification_mandatory_for_faucets_in_New_Zealand\"><\/span>Is WaterMark certification mandatory for faucets in New Zealand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>WaterMark is an Australian scheme, so it is not legally mandatory inside New Zealand on its own. But since the October 2025 recognition notice (RN-10009), WaterMark certification is the most direct accepted pathway to demonstrate NZBC compliance for tapware. Without it, importers typically need an Alternative Solution approval \u2014 slower and costlier. In practice, B2B buyers who treat WaterMark as the default move fastest through consent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_New_Zealand_Building_Code_clauses_apply_to_tapware\"><\/span>Which New Zealand Building Code clauses apply to tapware?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Clause G12 (Water Supplies) is the primary clause \u2014 it governs safe water delivery, scalding prevention, and contamination control. Clause B2 (Durability) applies to service life, and E3 (Internal Moisture) is relevant where tapware interfaces with wet-area waterproofing. The recognition notice RN-10009 ties WaterMark certification to these clauses.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_AS_3718_2021_and_ASNZS_3718\"><\/span>What is the difference between AS 3718:2021 and AS\/NZS 3718?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>AS 3718:2021 is the current Australian standard for tapware and has superseded the older joint standard AS\/NZS 3718:2005. The 2021 version is what the WaterMark scheme and the NZ recognition notice reference. Products still certified to the withdrawn 2005 edition should be checked against current certificates before being specified.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_WaterMark_certification_take_for_a_faucet\"><\/span>How long does WaterMark certification take for a faucet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Typical timelines run 8 to 16 weeks from application to licence issue, depending on how ready the technical file is, laboratory scheduling for type testing, and factory audit availability. Products that fail a test round add 4 to 6 weeks per retest. Budget for surveillance audits annually or biennially to keep the licence active.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_verify_a_faucets_WaterMark_licence_number\"><\/span>How do I verify a faucet&#8217;s WaterMark licence number?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Search the WaterMark Product Database at watermark.abcb.gov.au by licence number, brand, or model. Confirm the status reads Active, the specification field lists AS 3718:2021, and the scope matches your intended use. Download or screenshot the certificate for your consent documentation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Resources\"><\/span>Related Resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Explore FAAO&#8217;s WaterMark-certified faucet range and supporting product lines for NZ-compliant specifications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/faucet\/basin-faucets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u0421\u043c\u0435\u0441\u0438\u0442\u0435\u043b\u0438 \u0434\u043b\u044f \u0440\u0430\u043a\u043e\u0432\u0438\u043d\u044b<\/a> \u2014 WaterMark-certified basin mixers in DN 6\u201350 scope<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/faucet\/kitchen-faucets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u041a\u0443\u0445\u043e\u043d\u043d\u044b\u0435 \u0421\u043c\u0435\u0441\u0438\u0442\u0435\u043b\u0438<\/a> \u2014 pull-out and gooseneck models with flow-rate compliance<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/faucet\/shower-faucets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u0421\u043c\u0435\u0441\u0438\u0442\u0435\u043b\u0438 \u0434\u043b\u044f \u0434\u0443\u0448\u0430<\/a> \u2014 thermostatic and mechanical mixing options<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/faucet\/bathtub-faucets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u0421\u043c\u0435\u0441\u0438\u0442\u0435\u043b\u0438 \u0434\u043b\u044f \u0432\u0430\u043d\u043d\u044b<\/a> \u2014 wall-mounted and deck-mounted bath fillers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/faucet\/concealed-shower-sets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u0421\u043a\u0440\u044b\u0442\u044b\u0435 \u0434\u0443\u0448\u0435\u0432\u044b\u0435 \u043d\u0430\u0431\u043e\u0440\u044b<\/a> \u2014 in-wall mixing valves for wet-area E3 compliance<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/faucet\/cold-water-taps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u041a\u0440\u0430\u043d\u044b \u0445\u043e\u043b\u043e\u0434\u043d\u043e\u0439 \u0432\u043e\u0434\u044b<\/a> \u2014 bib and pillar taps for potable and non-potable lines<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fuaocn.com\/ru\/faucet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Full FAAO Faucet Range<\/a> \u2014 all certified models with licence documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>New Zealand&#8217;s faucet compliance landscape has genuinely simplified since October 2025 \u2014 WaterMark is now a recognised, not just respected, route to Building Code compliance. For B2B buyers, the work shifts from fighting case-by-case Alternative Solutions to verifying certificates and matching product scope. Get the licence number, confirm it is active, and make sure the certificate covers your exact application. That is the difference between a consent that sails through and one that stalls. FAAO&#8217;s WaterMark-certified faucet range is built around exactly this pathway \u2014 talk to our team about your NZ project specs.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since October 2025, WaterMark-certified tapware is formally recognised as compliant with the New Zealand Building Code. 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