AFS Systems achieves CodeMark Australia Certification
31 May 2019
Rediwall® PVC Walling
System is fully compliant and fit for purpose
Australian walling system manufacturer
AFS
Systems has taken another major leap forward, with its rediwall® system
having now achieved CodeMark certification.
With its logicwall® system already having previously achieved CodeMark®
Certification, this reinforces that both AFS systems comply with the
National Construction Code (NCC) and evidences their suitability for use
in the design of a concrete structure.
“Rediwall’s recent CodeMark Certificate of Conformity will provide
further confidence and save architects, engineers, builders, specifiers
and certifiers valuable time in ensuring rediwall® is fully compliant
and fit for purpose – benefiting key stakeholders at every stage of a
construction project,” says AFS Technical & Engineering Services
Manager, Garry Kwok.
AFS is a division of
building products leader CSR, and its decision to
undertake CodeMark Certification was also about continuing its parent
company’s tradition of providing peace of mind for clients and
continuing to show leadership within the construction industry to
provide quality and innovative building products and systems.
“Achieving CodeMark Certification means that the structural, fire,
weatherproofing, acoustic and thermal performance credentials of the
rediwall® system is now confirmed in a single overarching, independent,
universally accepted certificate, which will mean considerable time
savings for clients,” Garry says.
“The end-to-end nature of the CodeMark Certification also means users
can specify the rediwall® system with confidence that it complies with
all relevant aspects of the National Construction Code (NCC). The key
advantage to the client is that it provides the principle certifier
authority (PCA) with a readily recognised evidence of suitability as per
A2.2 of the NCC. It allows the PCA to readily accept that the product
complies with all the relevant requirements.”
“At AFS we have focused on designing an innovative, compliant product to
meet the requirements of the building community – and this certification
continues to reinforce that.”
CodeMark is an independent building product certification scheme
administered by the
Australian Building Codes Board. It supports the use
of new and innovative building products by providing a nationally and
internationally accepted process for them to be assessed for compliance
with the requirements of the building codes of Australia.
AFS’s Rediwall® system is a PVC permanent
formwork system and a
time-saving alternative to conventional masonry and blockwork. Its
precision-extruded components easily snap or slide together to
interconnect for rapid installation.
Key points of the CodeMark Certification:
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CodeMark Australia certification is administered by the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB).
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Certification of afs rediwall® was achieved as a result of a rigorous evaluation process by an independent third-party certification organisation utilising an unrestricted building certifier sign off, that included a comprehensive review of production processes, site inspections, installation, and independent testing and assessment results.
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Rediwall® Certification confirms its suitability for use as a concrete structure in accordance with the NCC.
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It offers peace of mind to all stakeholders in the design, construction and certification process
*Note: The National Construction Code (NCC) comprises the
Building Code of Australia (BCA), Volume One and Volume Two;
and the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) as Volume
Three.
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