BIS Certification for NON-PRESSURE UPVC PIPES FOR DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE IS 15328
Category: BIS Certification
Non-pressure UPVC pipes for drainage and sewerage are a foundational component of urban sanitation infrastructure, widely deployed in underground sewerage networks, stormwater drainage systems, agricultural land drainage, and municipal wastewater conveyance across India, where chemical resistance, ring stiffness, and impact durability are essential for long-term underground performance.
Under Section 14 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has issued a Quality Control Order making ISI Mark certification under IS 15328:2003 mandatory for all manufacturers supplying this product in the Indian market.
IS 15328 governs the complete manufacturing and performance requirements for non-pressure UPVC drainage and sewerage pipes across three designations ribbed screen, plain screen, and casing pipe — in sizes ranging from DN 35 to DN 400, with quality parameters covering dimensions, wall thickness, pipe length, ring stiffness, reversion, colour, effect on water, resistance to internal hydrostatic pressure, resistance to external blows, and Vicat softening temperature. Manufacturers, importers, and traders supplying these pipes without a valid BIS licence are liable to penalties, including product seizure and fines under the BIS Act, 1986.
Specification of IS 15328
IS 15328 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the Non-Pressure UPVC Pipes for Drainage and Sewerage as follows
- Dimensions
- Length of Pipe
- Wall Thickness
- Reversion test
- Colour
- Effect on Water
- Ring Stiffness
- Resistant to Internal Hydrostatic Pressure
- Resistance to external blows
- Vicat Softening temp.
Mandate for ISI Mark Certification for (IS 15328) :
Under section 14 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards, has issued the Quality control order. As per the Quality control order, all the manufacturers of Non-Pressure UPVC Pipes for Drainage and Sewerage are obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.
Types of Non-Pressure UPVC Pipes for Drainage and Sewerage covered under IS 15328
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“Licence is granted to use Standard Mark on Non Pressure UPVC Pipes For Drainage and as per IS 15328:2003”. |
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Types / Scope of license |
Designation – Ribbed Screen / Plain Screen / Casing Pipe Size – DN 35 to DN 400, DN 100N to 400, DN 200 to DN 400, DN 150 to DN 400. Nominal Size – DN --- × Slot width × Length |
Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of Non Pressure UPVC Pipes For Drainage and Sewerage to use ISI mark as per IS 15328
Requirements to get the BIS license for Non-Pressure UPVC Pipes for Drainage and Sewerage
Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 15328
In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests
Competent Quality Control Personnel
Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Non-Pressure UPVC Pipes for Drainage and Sewerage as per Indian standard IS 15328
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
BIS ISI certification Cost for IS 15328
Expenses involved in obtaining BIS certificate for Non-Pressure UPVC Pipes for Drainage and Sewerage as per IS 15328 under the Product Certification (Scheme-I) of BIS :
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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 the 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 follows 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 ECRS Private Limited:
a. Ensuring the conformity of your product as per IS 15328:
ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the PVC Pipe Industry & various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product Non Pressure UPVC Pipes For Drainage and Sewerage according to IS 15328.
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 150 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 organise a pre-visit to your factory premises so that the required changes can be made 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.
ISI mark Certification: Obtaining the advantage of UPVC Pipes
Benefits of getting ISI Mark for Non-Pressure UPVC Pipes For Drainage and Sewerage 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.
- Non-Pressure UPVC Pipes for Drainage and Sewerage must obtain the ISI Mark, and the violators are penalized with the seizure of the material and a significant sum as a fine.
- Getting certification improves the probability of your product surviving and competing in the market.
- Customers have a tendency of buying 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