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Quality Control Order (QCO) Update
Quality Control Order (QCO) Update
BIS QCO For Automatic Sprinkler Heads for Fire Protection Service IS 9972: 2023 IS 9972: 2023
The Government of India issues this Quality Control Order to ensure safety, reliability, and standardization of Automatic Sprinkler Heads for Fire Protection Service across the country.
Dear Viewer,
Important update regarding the Indian Standard applicable to all existing licence holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, distributors, and sellers of Automatic Sprinkler Heads for Fire Protection Service.
This Order Applies To
Importers
Importing Automatic Sprinkler Heads for Fire Protection Service into India
Product Sellers
Selling or distributing Automatic Sprinkler Heads for Fire Protection Service in India
License Holders
Existing license holders and new applicants
Overview
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India, has issued the draft Automatic Sprinkler Heads for Fire Protection Service (Quality Control) Order, 2025.
Under this notification, Automatic Sprinkler Heads for Fire Protection Service covered under IS 9972:2023 have been brought under mandatory BIS certification requirements.
As per the notification, manufacturers of Automatic Sprinkler Heads for Fire Protection Service shall ensure that their products conform to the specified Indian Standard 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 9972:2023
IS 9972:2023 is the Indian Standard for Automatic Sprinkler Heads for Fire Protection Service. The standard specifies the requirements relating to design, construction, materials, dimensions, performance, testing, inspection, marking, and quality control of automatic sprinkler heads used in fire protection systems.
The standard ensures that sprinkler heads meet prescribed safety, reliability, durability, operating performance, temperature sensitivity, water distribution, and fire suppression requirements for effective fire protection in residential, commercial, industrial, and public buildings.
Implementation Dates Under QCO
The Quality Control Order will come into force from the following dates:
Key Requirements Under the QCO
- Products must comply with the requirements specified under IS 9972:2023.
- Manufacturers must obtain BIS certification before selling products in the Indian market.
- Certified products must bear the ISI Mark.
- BIS will act as the certification and enforcement authority for these products.
- Non-compliance may result in penalties under the provisions of the BIS Act, 2016.
Certification and Enforcement Authority
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) shall act as the certification and enforcement authority for Automatic Sprinkler Heads for Fire Protection Service covered under this Quality Control Order.
Penalty for Non-Compliance
Any person or manufacturer violating the provisions of this Order shall be punishable under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
Key Exemptions
The QCO does not apply to:
- Products manufactured domestically for export purposes.
Reference Orders
| Title | Issue Date | View Order |
|---|---|---|
| Issue Order | 2025-07-08 | Click Here |
Implementation & Compliance
Certification Authority: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
Applicable Standard: IS 9972: 2023
Concerned Authority
Bureau of Indian Standards
Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg,
New Delhi - 110002
Telephone
+91-11-23231903
Email
pgd@bis.org.in
Implementation Date
To be announced
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Important Disclaimer
The contents provided in this update are solely meant for general informational purposes. Before you make decisions or take action based on the information provided, it is advised to seek professional legal consultation.