Vertically Cast Iron Pressure Pipes for Water, Gas, and Sewage

Vertically Cast Iron Pressure Pipes for Water, Gas, and Sewage QCO Overview

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India, has issued the Cast Iron Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024.

Under this notification, Vertically Cast Iron Pressure Pipes for Water, Gas, and Sewage covered under IS 1537:1976 have been brought under mandatory BIS certification requirements.

As per the notification, manufacturers of Vertically Cast Iron Pressure Pipes for Water, Gas, and Sewage shall ensure that their products conform to the requirements of IS 1537:1976 and bear the Standard Mark (ISI Mark) under a valid BIS licence granted in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

What is IS 1537:1976?

IS 1537:1976 is the Indian Standard titled Specification for Vertically Cast Iron Pressure Pipes for Water, Gas, and Sewage. The standard specifies the requirements relating to the manufacture, dimensions, materials, workmanship, pressure performance, testing, inspection, marking, and quality control of vertically cast iron pressure pipes.

The standard ensures that these pressure pipes provide adequate strength, durability, leak resistance, dimensional accuracy, and long service life for use in municipal water supply systems, gas distribution networks, sewage disposal systems, industrial pipeline projects, irrigation infrastructure, and other public utility applications.

Implementation Dates Under QCO

The Cast Iron Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024 shall be implemented as follows:

Key Requirements Under the QCO

• Products must comply with the requirements specified under IS 1537:1976.
• Manufacturers must obtain a valid BIS licence before selling the product in India.
• Certified products must bear the ISI Mark.
• BIS shall act as the certification and enforcement authority.
• Non-compliance may attract penalties under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

Exemptions Under the Order

The QCO does not apply to:

• Products manufactured domestically for export purposes.
• Goods manufactured by eligible micro enterprises covered under the exemption conditions specified in the Order.
• Products imported up to 200 kilograms per year for research and development purposes, subject to the prescribed conditions and not intended for commercial sale.

Certification and Enforcement Authority

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) shall act as the certification and enforcement authority for Vertically Cast Iron Pressure Pipes for Water, Gas, and Sewage covered under this Quality Control Order.

Penalty for Non-Compliance

Any manufacturer, importer, distributor, or seller who violates the provisions of this Quality Control Order shall be liable for action under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.