How can a building product label indicate deemed to satisfy (DTS) compliance with a BCA and / or an Australian Standard when it does not meet that standard?
Is it the fault of a trades person buying a product from a supplier and using it on site for the certifier to then knock it back upon inspection?
Is it the fault of a designer specifying a product when they are unaware if it meets DTS BCA?
Is it the fault of a certifier to advise a builder to stop work until every product being used on site is verified as DTS compliant? Or whether a performance solution is now required?
Is it the fault of a manufacturer believing that because they passed the product test years ago the product is still fine to be sold even though the manufacturing process has changed over time? Or that the manufacturer has NATA accreditation only, without product accreditation?
I believe the industry needs a building product awareness campaign identifying the roles of testing authorities, correct labeling, product accreditation, examples of how to meet Evidence of Suitability requirements and when product performance solutions are required.
What are your thoughts on this topic?
