Mandatory
BIS Certification for
Thermosetting Insulated, Fire Survival Cables IS 17505 Part-1
Introduction to Indian Standard IS 17505 Part 1 covers Thermosetting Insulated, Fire Survival Cables for working voltage up to and including 1100V AC and 1500V DC This standard specifies the manufacturing, chemical and physical requirements and testing of Thermosetting Insulated, Fire Survival Cables for working voltage up to and including 1100V AC and 1500V DC.
Specification of IS 17505 Part 1
IS 17505 Part 1 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the Thermosetting Insulated, Fire Survival Cables for working voltage upto and including 1100V AC and 1500V DC as follows –
(i) Cu Purity test
(ii) Annealing test
(iii) Conductor Resistance
(iv) Maximum diameter of wire in conductor
(v) Laying up cores
(vi) Insulation thickness
(vii) Outer & Inner sheath
(viii) Tensile Strength Before & after ageing
(ix) Hot set test
(x) Bending and elongation at low temp.
(xi) Ozone resistance test
(xii) Oxyzen Index Test
(xiii) Durability
(xiv) Spark test
(xv) Water absorption test
(xvi) Cold impact test
(xvii) Cold bend test
(xviii) Flammability test
(xix) Shrinkage test
(xx) Smoke density
(xxi) Abrasion resistance
Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of Thermosetting Insulated, Fire Survival Cables for working voltage upto and including 1100V AC and 1500V DC
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 Thermosetting Insulated, Fire Survival Cables for working voltage upto and including 1100V AC and 1500V DC are obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.
Types of Thermosetting Insulated, Fire Survival Cables for working voltage upto and including 1100V AC and 1500V DC, covered under IS 17505 Part 1
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“Licence is granted to use Standard Mark on Thermosetting Insulated, Fire Survival Cables for working voltage upto and including 1100V AC and 1500V DC as per IS 17505 Part 1:2021”. |
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Types / Scope of license |
Conductor Material – Annealed Plain Copper / Tinned Copper Type of Conductor – Class 1 / Class 2 Type of Insulation – XLPE/ XL-HFFR Type of Outer Sheath – No. of Cores & Size of cable – Fires Survival Category – Use in Mines - |
BIS Certification Process for IS 17505 Part-1
Procedure to obtain BIS approval of Thermosetting Insulated, Fire Survival Cables for working voltage upto and including 1100V AC and 1500V DC to use the ISI mark as per IS 17505 Part 1
Requirements to get the BIS license for Thermosetting Insulated, Fire Survival Cables for working voltage up to and including 1100V AC and 1500V DC
- Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 17505 Part 1
- In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests
- Competent Quality Control Personnel
- Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Thermosetting Insulated, Fire Survival Cables for working voltage upto and including 1100V AC and 1500V DC as per Indian standard IS 17505 Part 1
- 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
Cost of ISI certification of Thermosetting Insulated, Fire Survival Cables
Expenses involved in obtaining BIS certificate for Thermosetting Insulated, Fire Survival Cables for working voltage upto and including 1100V AC and 1500V DC as per IS 17505 Part 1 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 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 ECRS Private Limited:
a. Ensuring the conformity of your product as per IS 17505 Part 1:
ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Electrical Industry various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product Thermosetting Insulated, Fire Survival Cables for working voltage upto and including 1100V AC and 1500V DC according IS 17505 Part 1.
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 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.
BIS Certification Benefits in India for IS 17505 Part-1
Benefits of getting ISI Mark for Thermosetting Insulated, Fire Survival Cables for working voltage upto and including 1100V AC and 1500V DC 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.
- It is compulsory for Thermosetting Insulated, Fire Survival Cables for working voltage upto and including 1100V AC and 1500V DC 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 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.