DOC: STI/4985/9 May 2006

Bureau of Indian Standards CMD III Our Reference: CMD III/ 16: 4985 27 April 2006

Subject: Revision of Scheme of Testing and Inspection for IS 4985: 2000 Unplasticized PVC Pipes for potable water supplies Specification This is further to our note of even number dated 28 March 2006. Keeping in view the feedback received from Thiruvananthapuram Branch Office, STI has been modified as Doc: STI/4985/9, May 2006, (copy enclosed) for implementation with immediate effect.

Rajeev Sharma Sc D CMD III Sc F & Head (CMD III) DDGM All ROs/ BOs Cc: CMD I CED for information please

SCHEME OF TESTING AND INSPECTION FOR CERTIFICATION OF UNPLASTICIZED PVC PIPES FOR POTABLE WATER SUPPLIES ACCORDING TO IS 4985:2000 (Third Revision) (Incorporating Amendment no. 1) 1.0 LABORATORY A laboratory shall be maintained which shall be suitably equipped and staffed where different tests given in the specification shall be carried out in accordance with the methods given in the specification. 2.0 TEST RECORDS - All records of tests, inspection and calibration shall be kept in suitable forms approved by the Bureau. 2.1 All testing apparatus/measuring instruments shall be periodically checked and calibrated and records of such checks/calibration shall be maintained. 2.2 Copies of any records and other connected papers that may be required by the Bureau shall be made available at any time on request. 3.0 QUALITY CONTROL It is recommended that, as far as possible, Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods may be used for controlling the quality of the product during production as envisaged in this Scheme [See IS 397 (Part I): 2003, IS 397(Part 2): 2003 and IS 397(Part 3): 2003]. 3.1 In addition, effort should be made to gradually introduce a Quality Management System in accordance with IS/ISO 9001: 2000.. 4.0 STANDARD MARK The Pipe shall carry the standard mark as given in column 1 of the first schedule of the licence in the form of a transfix label. The mark may also be applied by engraving in such a manner that it does not impair the strength of the pipe in any way. Marking may also be done by screen printing. 4.1 OTHER MARKING - In addition, each pipe shall be clearly and indelibly marked in ink/paint with appropriate colours given in cl.13.1.1 or hot embossed on white base at intervals of not more than three metres with the following: a) b) c) d) e) f) The manufacturers name or trade mark The nominal diameter. Class of pipe and pressure rating Batch or lot no. The word plumbing in the case of pumbing pipes and Licence No. (CM/L)

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4.2 In the case of hot embossing, the pipes shall also be provided near the end with circumferential colour band as appropriate so as to identify the class of pipe. Class of Pipe Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Plumbing Pipe Colour Red Blue Green Brown Yellow Black Pink

5.0 LEVELS OF CONTROL - The tests, as indicated in Table 1 attached and at the levels of control specified therein, shall be carried out on the whole production of the factory which is covered by this scheme and appropriate records and charts maintained in accordance with paragraph 2.0 above. All the production which conforms to the Indian Standards and covered by the licence shall be marked with certification mark of the Bureau. 5.1 CONTROL UNIT- A Control unit is defined as a continuous extrusion run of one size and class of pipe from one extrusion compound up to a maximum of 48 (forty eight) hours duration. 5.2 RAW MATERIAL- Only those additives shall be added which are needed to facilitate the manufacture of the pipe and the production of sound and durable pipes of good surface finish, mechanical strength and opacity under conditions of use. None of these additions shall produce toxic hazard or impair the strength of the pipes. Manufacturers own rework material (Complying with IS 4985, Cl. 6.2) is permissible. The quantity of rework material used is to be declared by the manufacturer. No other rework material shall be used.

5.3 In case of failure in any of the tests twice the no. of samples be tested for that requirement. If a further failure occurs, the entire lot shall not be marked. 5.4 In respect of all other clauses of the specification and at all stages of production, the factory shall maintain appropriate controls and checks to ensure that their product conforms to various requirements of the specification. 6.0 REJECTIONS A separate record shall be maintained giving information relating to the rejection of the production not conforming to the requirements of the specification and the method of its disposal. Such material shall in no circumstances be stored together with that conforming to the specification. 7.0 SAMPLES The licensee shall supply, free of charge, the samples required in accordance with the Bureau of Indian Standards (Certification) Regulations, 1988, as subsequently amended, from the factory or godowns. The Bureau shall pay for the samples taken by it from the open market.
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8.0 REPLACEMENT Whenever a complaint is received soon after the goods with Standard Marks have been purchased and used, and if there is adequate evidence that the goods have not been misused, defective goods or their components are replaced or repaired free of cost by the licensee in case the complaint is proved to be genuine and the warranty period (where applicable) has not expired. The final authority to judge the conformity of the product to the Indian Standard shall be with the Bureau. The firm shall have own complaint investigation system as per IS 15400. 8.1 In the event of any damages caused by the goods bearing the Standard Mark, or Claim being filed by the Consumers against BIS Standard Mark and not Conforming to the relevant Indian Standard, entire liability arising out of such non conforming product shall be of licensee and BIS shall not in any way be responsible in such cases.

9.0 STOP MARKING The marking of the product shall be stopped under intimation to the Bureau if, at any time, there is some difficulty in maintaining the conformity of their product to the specification, or the testing equipment goes out of order. The marking may be resumed as soon as the defects are removed under intimation to Bureau. 9.1 The marking of the product shall be stopped immediately if directed to do so by Bureau for any reason. The marking may then be resumed only after permission by the Bureau. The information regarding resumption of markings shall also be sent to the Bureau. 10.0 PRODUCTION DATA The licensee shall send to BIS as per the enclosed Proforma-1 to be authenticated by a Chartered Accountant, a statement of quantity produced, marked and exported by him and the trade value thereof at the end of each operative year of the licence. Table 1

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IS 4985:2000 UNPLATICIZED PVC PIPES FOR POTABLE WATER SUPPLIES TABLE 1 LEVELS OF CONTROL (Clause 5 of the Scheme of Testing and Inspection) TEST DETAILS Requirement Test Methods Clause Reference COMPOSITION a) Unplasticized 6.1 IS 4985: 2000 polyvinyl chloride IS 10148:1982 LEVELS OF CONTROL Frequency Remarks

Cl. 6

No. of samples One

Each consignment

One sample of each consignment shall be tested for assertaining conformity unless the same is accompanied by test certificate A test report or conformity certificate may be obtained from the manufacturer for the VCM content and K value resin being used. In case this certificate is not available, test may be carried out at an independent lab.

6.1.1

b) Additives VCM Content

6.1.1 3.4.1 & Annex. A

IS 10148:1982 IS 4985: 2000 IS 10151:1982 IS 4669:1968

One

Once in three months

6.1.2

PVC resin (K value)

One

Once in three months

7 7.1.1.

Dimensions Diameters

7.1.1 & Table 1

IS 4985: 2000 IS 12235 (Pt.1):1986 IS 4985: 2000

10

Each Control unit

7.1.2

Wall thickness

7.1.2& Table 1

10

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7.1.3

7.1.4

Mean OD, OD at any Paint & thickness of plumbing Pipe Effective length: a) Plain ended Pipe b) Socketed Pipe for elestomeric Sealing Jointing c) Socketed Cement jointing

Table 2

IS 12235 (Pt.1):1986 IS 4985:2000

10

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Fig 2(a) Fig 2(b) IS 4985:2000 Fig 2(c) 10 -do-

DOC: STI/4985/9 May 2006 IS 4985:2000 UNPLATICIZED PVC PIPES FOR POTABLE WATER SUPPLIES TABLE 1 LEVELS OF CONTROL (Clause 5 of the Scheme of Testing and Inspection) TEST DETAILS Requirement Test Methods Clause Reference Dimension of sockets Sockets for solvent Table 3 IS 4985:2000 Cement jointing Fig .3 Sockets for Table 4 IS 4985:2000 elastometic sealing Fig .4 ring joints Pipe end 9.1, Fig 6 IS 4985:2000 & 9.2 Sealing ring IS 5382:1983 (Type1to Type 6) Visual appearance IS 4985:2000 Opacity IS 12235 (Pt.3):86 LEVELS OF CONTROL Frequency Remarks

Cl. 7.2 7.2.1.1 7.2.1.2

No. of samples

9 8

10 10

Each control unit Each Consignment

No testing is required if the Sealing ring is ISI marked

10.1 10.1.1 10.2

adequate One (thinnest wall section) Three Once in three months Tests shall also be done when the formation is changed In a year, production from all the machines shall be covered. Further testing shall be done when there is change in formulation, composition or method of manufacture. In a period of 12 months the production of each class shall be covered.

10.3

Effect on water

IS 12235 (Pt.4):86 IS 12235(Pt.10): 86

Once in six months

(The smallest size of pipe produced )

Three Each control unit

10.4

Reversion test

IS 12235(Pt.5): 1986

Should any test place fail, the batch shall be retested using further six samples which shall be selected at random. All six samples shall meet the requirements of the standard. Otherwise the control unit shall not be marked.

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IS 4985:2000 UNPLATICIZED PVC PIPES FOR POTABLE WATER SUPPLIES TABLE 1 LEVELS OF CONTROL (Clause 5 of the Scheme of Testing and Inspection) TEST DETAILS Requirement Test Methods Clause Reference Vicat softening IS 12235(Part 2) temperature Col. 3 Table 14 of IS 4985:2000 LEVELS OF CONTROL Frequency Remarks Once in three months or earlier (No. of test Specimens as specified in test method) Each Control

Cl. 10.5

No. of samples one

10.6

Density

10.7

Sulphated Ash content Mechanical Properties Hydrostatic characteristic i) Type test

IS 12235 (Part 14) Col. 3 Table 14 of IS 4985:2000 Annex. B & Col. 3 Table 15 of IS 4985:2000

one

In case of failure, control unit be rejected.

one

Every 5th control unit

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11 11.1 & 11.1.1

Table 6 & Table 7 of IS 4985: 2000

IS 12235 (Pt.8/ Sec 1) IS 12235 (Pt.8/ Sec 4) -do-

One

Once in three months

One size for each class of pipe shall be tested at least once in 1 years.

ii) Acceptance test

One

Each control unit

11.2

Resistance to external blow at 0 C

Annex C

IS 4985:2000

Sufficient to complete 25 blows. In case of even single failure, further testing shall be continued as per Table 11 and Fig 9 of Is 4985: 2000

Each control unit

Acceptance test for plumbing pipe shall be as per cl.11.1.1 of IS 4985:2000 I Initially a minimum of 25 blows shall be made. In case of no failure, the control unit is deemed to have passed the test. In case of four or more failures, the control unit is treated as rejected. The test shall be continued further if one or two or three failuresoccur till the results fall into either region A or region C of Table 11 to arrive at a decision for acceptance or rejection respectively. 2 It is necessary to have achieved at least 25 blows without failure before the test is discontinued.

PERFORMA - 1
PROFORMA FOR OBTAINING PRODUCTION DETAILS Period covered Name of Licensee CM/L No. Name of Articles (s) Grade/Type/Size/Variety/Class/Rating IS No.

1.1 2.0

Brand/Trade/Name(s) of BIS Certification Marked Products Total production of the articles(s) licensed for certification marking Total production of the article(s) conforming to Indian Standard Production covered with BIS Certification Mark and its value a) b) Quantity Value (Rs.)

2.1

3.0

3.1 3.2 a) b) c)

Brand Name used on production covered under BIS Certification Mark Calculation of marking fee on unit-rate basis; Marking Fee per unit Unit Quantity covered with BIS Certification Mark Marking fee rounded off in whole rupees as obtained by applying unit rates given in (a) on quantity given in (b)

Note: Incase a clause is not applicable, suitable remarks may be given against it.

4.0

Quantity not covered with BIS Certification Mark. If any, and the reasons for such non-coverage Brand Name under with non certified goods were sold Quantity Exported with BIS Standard Mark and its value Brand Name under which BIS Certified goods are exported Authentication by Chartered Accountant

4.1 5.0 5.1 6.0