B2.3.1 (c) applies

Building elements must, with only normal maintenance, continue to satisfy the performance requirements of this code for the lesser of the specified intended life of the building, if stated, or:

(a) The life of the building, being not less than 50 years, if:

(i) Those building elements (including floors, walls, and fixings) provide structural stability to the building, or

(ii) Those building elements are difficult to access or replace, or

(iii) Failure of those building elements to comply with the building code would go undetected during both normal use and maintenance of the building.

(b) 15 years if:

(i) Those building elements (including the building

envelope, exposed plumbing in the subfloor space, and in-built chimneys and flues) are moderately

difficult to access or replace, or

(ii) Failure of those building elements to comply with the building code would go undetected during normal use of the building but would be easily detected during normal maintenance.

(c) 5 years if:

(i) the building elements (including services, linings, renewable protective coatings, and fixtures) are easy to access and replace, and

(ii) failure of those building elements to comply with the building code would be easily detected during normal use of the building.

Voda has manufactured plumbingware products since 2016.

Warranty calls are at a minimum and within the quality standards of Voda Plumbingware.

Voda investigates all warranty claims and takes corrective or preventive action where necessary.

WaterMark-certified products undergo endurance testing.

F2.3.1 applies

The quantities of gas, liquid, radiation or solid particles emitted by materials used in the construction of buildings, shall not give rise to harmful concentrations at the surface of the material where the material is exposed, or in the atmosphere of any space.

Applicable Voda Plumbingware products are manufactured using materials intended to be suitable for their specified plumbing application and installation environment.

When installed, used, and maintained in accordance with manufacturer instructions and intended operating conditions, applicable products are not expected to emit harmful concentrations of gas, liquid, radiation, or solid particles from exposed surfaces.

For further details, refer to individual product documentation and any available BPIR sheets. These provide guidance on installation, maintenance, materials and product limitations.

G12.3.2 applies

A potable water supply system shall be –

(a) protected from contamination; and

(b) installed in a manner which avoids the likelihood of contamination within the system and the water main; and

(c) installed using components that will not contaminate the water.

Voda Plumbingware products use components that have a variety of international product certifications, including some that are WaterMark certified, are subject to “contamination of water” testing (AS/NZS 4020).

Where products are WaterMarked, this will include compliance with AS/NZS 4020.

G12.3.7 applies

Water supply systems must be installed in a manner that –

(a) pipes water to sanitary fixtures and sanitary appliances at flow rates that are adequate for the correct functioning of those fixtures and appliances under normal conditions; and

(b) avoids the likelihood of leakage; and

(c) allows reasonable access to components likely to need maintenance; and

(d) allows the system and any backflow prevention
devices to be isolated for testing and maintenance.

All Voda Plumbingware products are designed, manufactured and inspected/tested, that are, or are not WaterMark certified, are subject to flow rates testing that is within the limitation set by the AS/NZS 3500 (NZBC) and the WELS regulations.

Where required, Voda supplies backflow prevention devices with its products unless the product documentation states otherwise.

WaterMark is not compulsory for the New Zealand market. The products listed in these WaterMark certificates, are specifically designated for use in Australia, with some in New Zealand as New Zealand can have differing water supply pressures.

It must be noted that all Voda Plumbingware products comply with the various requirements as stated above for the NZBC, New Zealand Building Code.

Read our guide to the latest G12/AS1 lead-free tapware requirements and what they mean for Kiwi homeowners, plumbers and specifiers.

Voda is progressively adding BPIR sheets to individual product pages.

Voda oversees the manufacture of its products, using local and overseas components. In addition, the company works with both in-house and subcontracted operations to create tapware optimised for New Zealand’s unique water conditions.

Voda recommends engaging a registered Plumber to install its products.

Voda supplies installation instructions with every product. You can also download them from the relevant product page.

Search for your product by SKU / Product Code on this website by clicking on the magnifying glass in the navigation.

For product care and maintenance, you can also refer to Voda’s care instructions here.

Because specifications vary by model, check the technical information sheet on the relevant product page for limitations and intended use.

Voda Plumbingware products are for use with water supply systems that are for either mains pressure or Unequal pressure, as per the New Zealand Building Code and depending upon the model chosen.

Key information of each Voda Plumbingware product specification, features and benefits are available by locating your specific Voda model product page on our website.

There are no warning or ban applicable on any Voda Plumbingware products, subject to the Building Act 2004, Section 26.

For full Voda warranty terms and conditions you can find them here.