Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Dec 18, 2014 6:37 pm Does anybody know what the situation is in Victoria with regard to statements of compliance for waterproofing? If you are building a new home are you supposed to be provided with one? I ask because I found the following information on the Build website http://www.build.com.au/bathroom-waterproofing: The rules about who can do waterproofing differ slightly between different Australian states and territories. In both Queensland and NSW, the person doing the waterproofing in your home needs to carry a current waterproofer's licence. In other states, waterproofers must provide a statement of compliance once the job's done, indicating that the work they've done complies with Australian Standard AS 3740 - Waterproofing of domestic wet areas. To become a qualified waterproofer, a person must be properly trained in how to apply waterproofing according to the Australian Standard. In most cases, this will involve doing a Certificate III training course in waterproofing. You will need a qualified and licensed waterproofer to waterproof your bathroom. While you can get a tradesperson who specialises exclusively in waterproofing, in some instances other tradespeople may be licensed or certified waterproofers too. Plumbers, for example, are often qualified waterproofers as well. Their work should come with a written guarantee of workmanship and a warranty, so make sure you get these when the job is complete. The person doing your waterproofing will have a good knowledge of the range of waterproofing products and their applications, and they should be able to explain how it works if you'd like specific details on how your bathroom will be waterproofed. I am a little surprised by this. Does anybody know whether the above is correct? Re: Water proofing statement of compliance 2Dec 18, 2014 10:23 pm I can't vouch for Vic or any other states Liliana but for reference, in NSW whoever does the waterproofing of wet areas needs to have a licence from the Dept of Fair Trading and at the completion of the job issue a waterproofing certificate which states Quote: indicating that the work they've done complies with Australian Standard AS 3740 - Waterproofing of domestic wet areas. I'm surprised that you don't need a licence for this in Victoria. Stewie Re: Water proofing statement of compliance 3Dec 19, 2014 7:54 am Thanks for the response Stewie. I might try ringing the VBA and see if they can give me an answer. I have the sinking feeling that this is an area where Victoria will prove yet again how not to go about setting up a building control system. Re: Water proofing statement of compliance 4Dec 19, 2014 8:23 am I have just found this on the *: http://www.renovate forum.com/f205/owner-building-waterproofing-victoria-108877/ Oddly enough in Victoria you don't need to supply a waterproofing certificate to your building surveyor as you don't need to be licensed to apply the waterproofing. It's still in your best interest that its done correctly. and: Spoke to my building surveyor as I'm applying for certificate of occupancy. No certificate is required in Vic. Must be different from other states as we also don't require floor drains in wet areas Aren't we lucky!!!! The link above may not work as I have had to put a space between the words renovate and forum to get it past the forbidden (?) text algorithm. Re: Water proofing statement of compliance 5Dec 19, 2014 10:52 am I'm very surprised that you don't need to be a licensed waterproofer. That means any Joe Blow can waterproof your wet areas. I bet there are quite a few that start up waterproofing companies that fold a year or two down the track. I remember a memo put out by the then Builders licensing Board in NSW about twenty years ago to the effect that 75% of all complaints to them regarding builders and other trades were water related - roofs leaking, waterproofing failing etc. It was no surprise that a year or so later you had to be licensed to do waterproofing in wet areas. I'd imagine that original percentage would be pretty similar for other states as well. Stewie Re: Water proofing statement of compliance 6Dec 19, 2014 2:19 pm Stewie D I remember a memo put out by the then Builders licensing Board in NSW about twenty years ago to the effect that 75% of all complaints to them regarding builders and other trades were water related - roofs leaking, waterproofing failing etc. SOLUTION: Make the home owner responsible. viewtopic.php?p=1275656#p1275656 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: Water proofing statement of compliance 7Dec 19, 2014 3:51 pm Thanks for that link SaveH20. This PD requirement should raise eyebrows though: The maintenance work on the wet area, including any necessary inspection, is to be conducted by a competent person, the selection and employment of which is the responsibility of the owner. If the original waterproofing doesn't have to be done by a "competent person", why should the maintenance? And who is a "competent person"? Is that defined in any regulation? I know that our waterproofing was done in person by our builder - to what standard and to what extent I have no idea nor do I have any idea what products were used. Is he a "competent person"? Re: Water proofing statement of compliance 8Dec 21, 2014 12:15 am Liliana This PD requirement should raise eyebrows though: Alternative solutions are trending, furthering the lack of regulatory unicity and the prolongation and multi layering of incompatible regulations. 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: Water proofing statement of compliance 9Dec 22, 2014 9:07 am SaveH2O Alternative solutions are trending, furthering the lack of regulatory unicity and the prolongation and multi layering of incompatible regulations. Agreed! Well said (I think?) Re: Water proofing statement of compliance 11Dec 22, 2014 3:51 pm It would be so much simpler if there was regulatory unicity, particularly when the forum has members from all States seeking regulatory clarifications. Correct information that is State specific easily confuses others. 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. thanks Chippy, i hope they have applied sealer but i am doubt to be honest, so i am gonna do this job after handover. 8 11897 It worked for me in getting all non notified rain days removed from the builders claim, although the LDs was only $50/day 7 5275 For anyone that comes across this issue in the future - Just did what aussieta said and found a plumber to inspect it and sign off on it. Was difficult to find someone to… 3 5277 |