Dobbie is an active participant in various Product Compliance Programs (PCPs) gaining Australian Standards accreditation for a significant range of our products.
The aim of a Product Services Product Compliance Program (PCP) is to provide confidence to all stakeholders, including customers and regulators, that the products bearing the certification trademarks consistently meet the requirements of the relevant Standard.
We have products accredited to the following Standards.
- AS/NZS 2638.1 - 2011: Gate valves for waterworks purposes – Metal Seated
- AS/NZS 2280 - 2012: Ductile iron pipe and fittings
- AS/NZS 4020:2018: Testing of products for use in contact with drinking water
- AS/NZS 4158 - 2003: Thermal-bonded polymeric coatings on valves and fittings for water industry purposes
- AS 1646 - 2007: Elastomeric seals for waterworks purposes
- AS 2419.3 - 2012: Fire hydrant Installations – Fire brigade booster connections
- AS 3952 - 2002: Water supply – DN 80 spring hydrant valve for general purposes
- AS 3996 - 2019: Access covers and grates
Dobbie is proud to work with these respected, internationally recognised Conformance Assessment Bodies.
Additionally, Dobbie fittings and valves have also gained WaterMark Certification, operated under the auspices of the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) as well as Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) approval.
The WaterMark Certification Scheme is a mandatory certification scheme for plumbing and drainage products to ensure that plumbing and drainage materials and products are fit for purpose and appropriately authorised for use. This national Scheme is managed and administered by the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB).
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is responsible for the National Construction Code, WaterMark and CodeMark Certification Schemes, and regulatory reform in the construction industry. The ABCB is a joint initiative of the Commonwealth and state and territory governments, together with the building and plumbing industries.
The Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) is the peak industry body representing the urban water industry. Members provide water and sewerage services to over 20 million customers in Australia and New Zealand and many of Australia's largest industrial and commercial enterprises.