Exciting News About Waterproofing

Water damage usually occurs from three main sources: internal building sources (plumbing, fire suppression, drains and gutters), external sources (rain, doors, window openings and groundwater) and construction defects. One of the most effective ways to prevent water damage in the construction phase of building is the use of suitable waterproofing materials that are expertly applied to the areas that require them.

CSIRO has listened to the concerns of the building industry and consulted widely with the major stakeholders over the past 12 months.

We are pleased to announce that the Australian Paint & Products Accreditation Scheme (APAS) has introduced a series of Waterproofing specifications to address currently unregulated waterproofing materials and, in conjunction with its sister program, the Paint & Product Certified Contractor Program (PCCP), has developed new classes under which PCCP accredits applicant contractors.

The specifications and documents are:

Specification No.	Title:	Based on:	Document Link:
AP-S4000	Waterproofing Membranes for above ground use (External)	AS 4654.1 Waterproofing membranes for external above-ground use – Part 1: Materials	AP-S4000
AP-S4001	Pliable Building Membranes – Vapour / Water Control	AS/NZS 4200.1 Pliable building membranes and underlays – Part 1: Materials	AP-S4001
AP-S4002	Damp-proof courses and flashings	AS/NZS 2904 Damp-proof courses and flashings	AP-S4002
AP-S4003	Waterproofing Membranes for wet areas (Buildings)	AS/NZS 4858 Wet area membranes	AP-S4003
PP-D007	Categories and Classes		PP-D007
PP-D051	Application of Waterproofing Coatings to Domestic, Residential and Commercial Buildings.		PP-D051
PP-F001	Initial Application Form		PP-F001
PP-F025	Initial Preaudit Questionnaire – Class 40-46		PP-F025

A copy of these specifications can be obtained by clicking the above link or directly from the Specification Section of the APAS website and the Documents – Painting Contractor Certification Program (csiro.au) on the PCCP website.