BIS Certification for Water and Foam Fire Monitors IS 8442

Because of the direct involvement with fire safety and protection of property and life, BIS Certification has been enacted as mandatory concerning Water and Foam Fire Monitors in India. The BIS Certification based on the IS 8442 provides the assurance that the fire monitor meets the Indian standards regarding the performance, safety, and reliability in operation. 

An overview of ISI Mark Certification 

In the case of Water and Foam Fire Monitors, the Indian Standard that will be used is the IS 8442 that defines the design, construction, material performance, and testing of the fire monitors.

Fire monitors that conform to IS 8442 are of the right standards regarding flow rate, pressure handling capacity, rotational movement, elevation control, corrosion resistance, nozzle compatibility, and mechanical strength. Producers that manage to comply with the requirements are allowed to label the ISI Mark on their products. 

Main benefits of BIS mark on products

BIS Certification has a number of benefits to Water and Foam Fire monitors such as:

1. Increased Product Safety : Guarantees that the fire monitor is reliable with the high pressure and in extreme fire conditions.
2. Regulatory Compliance : To manufacture, import, or sell fire monitors in India, BIS certification is required.
3. Market Trust & Acceptance : Government bodies, fire services, and industrial buyers accept fire monitors that are marked by ISI.
4. Competitive Edge : Certified products are favored when it comes to tender, bulk purchases, and institutional purchases.
5. Standardized Performance : Verifies uniformity of flow, pressure-limiting, mechanical functioning and performance. 

Key specifications of IS 8442

Verifies uniformity of flow, pressure-limiting, mechanical functioning and performance

• Material and construction requirements.
• Flow rate and pressure rating.
• Horizontal rotation and vertical elevation range.
• Mechanical strength and endurance.
• Surface finish and corrosion resistance.
• Water and foam system compatibility.
• The performance testing techniques.
• Labeling, marking and identification of products

The IS 8442 complies with the BIS Registration and the use of ISI Mark on Water and Foam Fire Monitors.

Important documents required for BIS Registration 

The following documents are necessary for Domestic Manufacturers:

1. List of raw material
2. Layout plan of the factory premises
3. List of testing equipment as per the Indian standard
4. Quality Control (QC) Personnel Details (Education degree and Aadhaar card)
5. GST
6. Authorized Person Aadhar & Pan Card
7. MSME
8. Electricity Bill
9. Email Address & Permanent Contact Number
10. Office Address
11. Factory Address
12. Copy of Partnership Deed / MOA (for Private Limited Co.)
13. Premises document / Rent Agreement
14. List of Manufacturing Machinery  

The following documents are necessary for Foreign Manufacturers:

1. Checklist for Application
2. Copy of Swift Remittance
3. Duly Filled Application Form
4. Copy of Business License
5. List of Machinery
6. List of Raw Material
7. Test certificate of Raw Material
8. List of Testing Equipment
9. Calibration certificate of Test Equipment
10. Process Flowchart
11. Layout Plan
12. Location Plan (Route Map)
13. Details of Technical Personnel
14. Qualification of QC
15. Copy of Certification of Product and/ System
16. Factory Test Report  
17. Agreement with AIR
18. Aadhar Card of AIR
19. AIR Nomination Form
20. Educational Degree of AIR
21. Undertakings
22. Scope of License

Stepwise procedure to obtain for BIS mark approval 

There are two key procedures to get your BIS license: Simplified and Normal.

Simplified Procedure

The steps involved in the simplified procedure are:

1. Document Collection : All the necessary KYC and technical documents are collected in order to start the BIS application without problems.
2. BIS Portal Registration : The license application is processed by the manufacturer being registered on the official portal of BIS.
3. Pre-Testing of Samples : Before submission, product samples are tested in a BIS authorized laboratory.
4. In-House Lab Requirement : Depending on the product, an internal laboratory facility might be necessary according to the BIS requirements.
5. BIS Review & Clarifications : BIS examines the submissions of documents and test reports and may request clarification.
6. BIS Audit at Factory : The audit of the product samples carried out by the BIS inspectors is done at the factory    . 
7. Timely Audit Completion : The audit, inspection and sample collection are conducted within 17 days of the application submission along with the EVTL India engineer.
8. EVTL India Engineer- Factory Inspection : The BIS auditor and an engineer at EVTL India undertake a proper inspection at the factory.
9. Independent Collection of Samples : The BIS auditor draws samples to be tested by the post-audit.
10. Sample Testing at BIS Lab : BIS sealed samples are sent to BIS laboratories, and the BIS department pays the price of testing.
11. Grant of BIS License : Upon satisfactory document inspection, testing and audit, ISI license is issued. 

Normal Procedure

The steps involved in the normal procedure are:

1. Submit Documents : Firstly, it is required to submit all the KYC and technical documentation to start the BIS application.
2.  Plan In-House Laboratory and Technical Proposal : Prepare an internal lab in case necessary and prepare all technical documentation.
3. Ready Factory Test Report (FTR) : Carry out in-house tests and document the FTR to demonstrate that the product is to the standards.
4. Submit Application & Fees : Includes your BIS application and the amount of fees necessary by the government.
5. BIS Audit : An audit of documents and processes at a BIS takes place within 3 weeks.
6. EVTL India Engineer Factory Inspection : BIS auditor inspects the factory with an EVTL India engineer to make sure that everything is in order. 
7. Sample Collection & Sealing : The BIS auditor picks samples randomly, puts them into a sealed sample and forward the sample to a BIS authorized lab to be tested.
8. License Approval : After the lab tests of the sample are passed-on, BIS issues the ISI license, and your product is certified and market-ready. 

Estimated Timeline for BIS Licensing process

According to IS 8442, a BIS license for Water and Foam Fire Monitors is expected to take:

For Simplified Procedure (Indian manufacturers)

Average 40-45 days

For Normal procedure  

• For Indian Manufacturers : 50-60 days
• For International Manufacturers : Approximately 180 days  

Why choose EVTL India for BIS Certification?

EVTL India offers end to end services for BIS Certification for Water and Foam Fire Monitors according to IS 8442. They also provide documentation services, sample testing services, BIS portal filing services, preparation of audit, and compliance after certification.

EVTL India is also in the favour of manufacturers when they are subjected to BIS checks and also serves as an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) to foreign manufacturers so that there is smooth liaison with BIS authorities. Collaboration with EVTL India is guaranteed to make the BIS licensing process transparent, fast, and hassle free.

Conclusion

The manufacturing of the Water and Foam Fire Monitors to be used in India would require adherence to the IS 8442 and BIS Certification to be safe, reliable and accepted by the Indian Law. BIS registration does not only reinforce the credibility of the product, it also allows it to be involved in the government and industrial fire fighting projects.

With the help of the professionals of EVTL India, manufacturers will be able to achieve the BIS approval easily, enhance their marketing coverage, and provide certified fire monitors throughout India with certainty. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Should water and foam fire monitors be BIS Certified?

Yes, IS 8442 of BIS Certification is obligatory in India.

2. Who may apply for BIS Registration?

Indian manufacturers may also apply directly, whereas foreign manufacturers should appoint an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR).

3. Does BIS Certification involve marking and labelling?

Yes, the correct marking, labelling and identification of products are mandatory according to IS 8442.

4. What are the tests used in IS 8442?

Some of the tests are pressure testing, flow rate performance, mechanical strength, endurance, corrosion resistance and marking compliance. 

5. Is it possible for foreign manufacturer to get BIS Certification?

Yes, foreign manufacturers are permitted to apply via an Indian-based AIR.