BIS Certification for Copper Tubes for Plumbing IS 14810
Category: BIS Certification
IS 14810 is an Indian Standard laid down by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) specifically for Copper Tubes used in Plumbing systems. Think of it as an official rulebook that every manufacturer must follow when making copper pipes/tubes meant for plumbing purposes whether in homes, buildings, or industrial setups.
Specification for IS 14810
IS 14810 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the Copper Tubes for Plumbing as follows
- Chemical Composition
- Dimension and Tolerance
- Freedom from defects
- Tensile Test and elongation
- Drift Expanding test
- Hydrostatic test
Types of Copper Tubes for Plumbing covered under IS 14810
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“Licence is granted to use Standard Mark on Copper Tubes for Plumbing as per IS 14810:2000” |
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Types / Scope of license |
Condition – Annealed(O), Half Hard(HB), Hard(HD) Size - Outside Diameter from …xx…mm to up to and including ….xx… mm, Wall Thickness from ….xx…mm to up to and including ….xx… mm |
Procedure for BIS Copper Tubes for Plumbing Certificate in India
The process can be undertaken and certified for the Indian manufacturer and for the foreign manufacturers:
(Standard Timeframe – 30 days)
(Standard Timeframe – 180 days)
Requirements to get the BIS license for Copper Tubes for Plumbing
- Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 14810
- In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests
- Competent Quality Control Personnel
- Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Copper Tubes for Plumbing as per Indian standard IS 14810
There are 3 major categories of documents required to get the BIS license:
a. Administrative Details
b. Technical Details
c. Quality Control Personnel Details
d. Commercial Details
Cost of Copper Tubes Certification under BIS
Expenses involved in obtaining BIS certificate for Copper Tubes for Plumbing as per IS 14810 under the Product Certification (Scheme-I) of BIS :
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S No. |
Particular |
Amount (INR) |
Remarks |
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1. |
Application Fee |
1000 |
To be paid directly to BIS |
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2. |
Audit Fee |
7000 |
To be paid directly to BIS |
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3. |
License Fee |
1000 |
To be paid directly to BIS |
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4. |
Sample Testing Fee |
As Applicable |
To be paid directly to BIS (Testing charges vary from product to product and lab to lab.) |
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5. |
Minimum Advance Marking Fee |
As per actual |
To be paid directly to BIS (Marking fee varies as per Indian Standard) |
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6. |
Renewal Fee |
1000 |
To be paid directly to BIS |
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7. |
Inclusion Fee |
5000 |
To be paid directly to BIS |
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8. |
ERCS Pvt Ltd Service Fee |
Please contact info@elitasrcs.com |
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Remarks |
Including all the taxes |
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- In the certification process, product testing is the most important stage as it determines whether the quality of the product meets Indian standards.
- For the same purpose, investments in testing facilities are required to install test equipment for internal factory test laboratories.
- Apart from the charges mentioned above in the table, we may ask you to pay/reimbursement for a Pre-Visit at your Factory Premises to ensure the conformity of your product as per the relevant Indian Standard & BIS guidelines for its BIS certification.
Role of ERCS Private Limited in getting your product certified :
- To get BIS certification and produce a standard quality product, the manufacturer must ensure that their product must follow the specified Indian Standard Specifications (ISS) which we directly interpret to you from the BIS officials as per the Indian Standards.
- ERCS Private Limited will be your friend, philosopher and guide in the whole process of getting your product certified by the concerned authorities/ departments.
Scope of work by ERCS Private Limited:
a. Ensuring the conformity of your product as per IS 14810:
ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Copper Industry various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product Copper Tubes for Plumbing according to IS 14810.
b. Effective documentation with the awareness of the BIS guidelines:
In order to facilitate the manufacturing industry in obtaining BIS certifications, guidelines have been developed. Our team has the experience of completing over 450 projects and technically competent acquaintances in various Industries.
We are familiar with the Indian Standard Specifications & BIS guidelines and deliver the most suitable interpretation to the Quality Control Personnel so we can do a reliable and effective documentation of your product in accordance with the BIS guidelines.
c. A pre-visit can be paid at your factory premises:
In the process of getting BIS certification, the officer from BIS authority visits the factory for inspection. In order to get good results, the BIS inspection should go smoothly without any Non-Conformity. By keeping this goal in mind, our team will organize a pre-visit to your factory premises so that required changes can be adapted so as to remove the elements of fallibility.
d. Assistance for BIS audits:
We will explain the whole procedure of conducting a BIS inspection and make you aware of the things that need to be prepared and readily available at the time of inspection.
Benefits of getting ISI Mark for Copper Tubes for Plumbing to sell in the Indian Market with our help
- The term “ISI mark" means that a certain product conforms to the quality standards set by the government.
- Copper Tubes for Plumbing must obtain the ISI Mark, and the violators are penalized with the seizure of the material seize and a significant sum as fine.
- Getting certification improves the probability of your product surviving and competing in the market.
- Customers tend to buy ISI-certified products as it ensured safety and standard quality. Hence, with the certified products, you can win the confidence and trust of the buyer.
- With the word of mouth of such a client list, you can establish your credibility in the market.
- Hence, with the renowned brand, you can raise the standard and benchmark the market value of the product.