BIS Certification for Boxes and Enclosures IS 14772

BIS Certification for Boxes and Enclosures for Accessories for Household and Similar Fixed Electrical Installations IS 14772

BIS Certification for Electrical Boxes and Electrical Enclosures in India

Introduction to Indian Standard IS 14772 cover Boxes and Enclosures for Accessories for household and similar fixed electrical Installations. This standard specifies the manufacturing, chemical and physical requirements and testing of Boxes and Enclosures for Accessories for household and similar fixed electrical Installations.
 

Specification of IS 14772 Certification

IS 14772 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the Boxes and Enclosures for Accessories for household and similar fixed electrical Installations as follows
 
(i)  General requirements  
 
(ii)  Rating
 
(iii) Marking and visual examination 
 
(iv)  Dimension
 
(v)  Protection against electrical shock
 
(vi)  Provision for earthing
 
(vii) Resistance to ageing
 
(viii) Insulation resistance and electric strength  
 
(ix) Resistance to heat
 
(x) Creepage distance
 
(xi) Resistance of insulating material to abnormal heat and fire
 
(xii) Resistance to tracking
 
(xiii) Resistance to corrosion
 
(xiv) Electromagnetic compatibility
 

Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of Boxes and Enclosures for Accessories for household and similar fixed electrical Installations  (IS 14772) :

Under section 14 of 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 Boxes and Enclosures for Accessories for household and similar fixed electrical Installations are obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.
 

Types of Boxes and Enclosures for Accessories for household and similar fixed electrical Installations covered under IS 14772                      

“Licence is granted to use Standard Mark on Boxes and Enclosures for Accessories for household and similar fixed electrical Installations as per IS 14772:2020”.

Types / Scope of license

Nature of Material – Low-form beaker with spout/ Low-form beaker with spout, thick walled/ Tall-form beaker with spout

Type of Installation – Nominal Capacity to be mentioned

Type of Inlet (Outlet)

Clamping means –

Minimum temp. during installation –

Degree of Protection –

Provision for fixing accessories to boxes –

Method of fixing of terminals –

 

Process of BIS Certification for Boxes and Enclosures for Accessories for household and similar fixed electrical Installations

Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of Boxes and Enclosures for Accessories for household and similar fixed electrical Installations to use ISI mark as per IS 14772
  • ISI Mark Certification India for Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 30 days)
  • Foreign Manufacturer Certification Scheme (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)

 

 BIS Requirements for Boxes and Enclosures for Accessories Certification

Requirements to get the BIS license for Boxes and Enclosures for Accessories for household and similar fixed electrical Installations
 
·       Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 14772
 
·       In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests
 
·       Competent Quality Control Personnel
 
·       Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Boxes and Enclosures for Accessories for household and similar fixed electrical Installations  as per Indian standard IS 14772
 
·       There are 3 major categories of document required to get the BIS license:
 
a.   Administrative Details
 
b.   Technical Details
 
c.    Quality Control Personnel Details
 
d.   Commercial Details
 

BIS Certification Cost for IS 14772

Expenses involved in obtaining BIS certificate for Boxes and Enclosures for Accessories for household and similar fixed electrical Installations as per IS 14772 under the Product Certification (Scheme-I) of BIS :

COST FOR BIS REGISTRATION / ELECTRONICS PRODUCTS (Government Costs)

Type of Fee

New Application

Renewal

Inclusion

Application Fee

1000

1000

1000

Processing Fee*

25,000x2 = 50,000

25,000x2 = 50,000

15,000x2= 30,000

Registration Fee*

1000 x 2 = 2000

1000 x 2 = 2000

1000 x 2 = 2000

Total

53,000

53,000

30,000

Note*

1. The processing fee and registration fee need to be paid within 2 years, as registration numbers will be granted initially for two years.

2. The cost of BIS registration will depend on the following factors:

· Location and Name of the Manufacturing Process (Overseas/ Domestic)

· Types of Products and model quantity

· Testing fee for the products

· Govt. Fee (BIS) and ERCS Service fee

 
 ·     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 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 14772:
 
ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Electrical Accessories Industry and in BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product Boxes and Enclosures for Accessories for household and similar fixed electrical Installations according IS 14772.
 
b.     Effective documentation with 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 associates 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 which need to be prepared and readily available at the time of inspection.
 

Benefits of BIS Approval for IS 14772

Benefits of getting ISI Mark for Boxes and Enclosures for Accessories for household and similar fixed electrical Installations to sell in Indian Market with our help
  • The term “ISI mark" means, that a certain product conforms to the quality standards set up by the government.
  • It is compulsory for Boxes and Enclosures for Accessories for household and similar fixed electrical Installations to obtain the ISI Mark and the violators are penalized with the material seize and a significant sum as fine.
  • Getting certification improves the probability of your product to survive and compete in the market.
  • Customers have the 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 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.
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