DOC: STI/4985/10

September 2006

Bureau of Indian Standards

CMD III

Our Reference: CMD III/ 16: 4985 28 August 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 27 April 2006. Keeping
in view the feedback received from Thiruvananthapuram Branch Office, STI has been
modified as Doc: STI/4985/10, September 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, IS 397(Part 3):2003 and IS 397(Part 4):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) The manufacturer’s name or trade mark

b) The nominal diameter.
c) Class of pipe and pressure rating
d) Batch or lot no.
e) The word ‘plumbing’ in the case of pumbing pipes and
f) 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 Colour

Class 1 Red
Class 2 Blue
Class 3 Green
Class 4 Brown
Class 5 Yellow
Class 6 Black
Plumbing Pipe 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 LEVELS OF CONTROL

Cl. Requirement Test Methods No. of Frequency Remarks
Clause Reference samples
6 COMPOSITION
a) Unplasticized 6.1 IS 4985: 2000 One Each consignment One sample of each
polyvinyl chloride 2.1 IS 10148 consignment shall be tested
for ascertaining conformity
unless the same is
accompanied by test
certificate
b) Additives 3.7 IS 10148
6.1.1 VCM Content 6.1.1 & IS 4985: 2000 One Once in three months A test report or conformity
Annex A certificate may be obtained
from the manufacturer for
3.3.1 IS 10151 the VCM content and K
6.1.2 PVC resin (K value) 8.4.2 IS 4669:1968 One Once in three months value resin being used. In
case this certificate is not
available, test may be
carried out at an
independent lab.
7 Dimensions
7.1.1. Diameters 7.1.1 & IS 4985: 2000 10 Each Control unit
Table 1
IS 12235
(Pt.1)
7.1.2 Wall thickness 7.1.2& IS 4985: 2000 10 -do-
Table 1

IS 12235
(Pt.1)
7.1.3 Mean OD, OD at Table 2 IS 4985:2000 10 -do-
any Point &
thickness of
plumbing Pipe
7.1.4 Length:
a) Plain ended Pipe Fig 2(a)
b) Socketed Pipe for Fig 2(b)
elestomeric Sealing IS 4985:2000 10 -do-
Jointing
c) Socketed Cement Fig 2(c)
jointing

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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 LEVELS OF CONTROL

Cl. Requirement Test Methods No. of Frequency Remarks
Clause Reference samples
7.2 Dimension of
sockets
7.2.1.1 Sockets for solvent Table 3 IS 4985:2000 10 Each control
Cement jointing Fig .3 unit
7.2.1.2 Sockets for Table 4 IS 4985:2000 10 Each control
elastometic sealing Fig .4 unit
ring joints
9 Pipe ends 9.1, 9.2 & IS 4985:2000 10 Each control
Fig 6 unit
8 Sealing ring 8 IS 5382 10 Each No testing is required if the
(Type1to Consignment Sealing ring is ISI marked
Type 6)
10.1 Visual appearance 10.1 & IS 4985:2000 adequate
10.1.1 10.1.1
10.2 Opacity IS 12235 (Pt.3) One Once in three Tests shall also be done when
(thinnest months the formulation is changed In
wall section) a year, production from all
the machines shall be
covered.
10.3 Effect on water IS 12235 (Pt.4) Three Once in six Further testing shall be done
& months when there is change in
IS 12235(Pt.10) (The formulation, composition or
smallest size method of manufacture. In a
period of 12 months the
of pipe production of each class shall
produced ) be covered.

10.4 Reversion test IS 12235(Pt.5/ Three Each control Should any test piece fail, the
Section 1 & 2) unit 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 LEVELS OF CONTROL

Cl. Requirement Test Methods No. of Frequency Remarks
Clause Reference samples
10.5 Vicat softening 10.5 IS 4985:2000 one Once in three
temperature months or earlier
IS 12235(Part 2) (No. of test
Specimens as
Col. 3 Table 14 of IS specified in test
4985:2000 method)
10.6 Density 10.6 IS 4985:2000 one Each Control In case of failure,
control unit be rejected.
IS 12235 (Part 14)
Col. 3 Table 14 of IS
4985:2000
10.7 Sulphated Ash Annex. B & one Every 5th control --
content Col. 3 Table 15 of IS unit
4985:2000
11 Mechanical
Properties
11.1 Hydrostatic
& characteristic
11.1.1
i) Type test Table 6 & IS 12235 (Pt.8/ Sec 1) One Once in three One size for each class
Table 7 of IS IS 12235 (Pt.8/ Sec 4) months of pipe shall be tested at
4985: 2000 least once in 1 ½ years.
ii) Acceptance test -do- One Each control unit Acceptance test for
plumbing pipe shall be
as per cl.11.1.1 of IS
4985:2000
11.2 Resistance to Annex C IS 4985:2000 Sufficien Each control unit I Initially a minimum of
external blow at t to 25 blows shall be made.
0 °C complete In case of no failure, the
25 control unit is deemed
blows. In to have passed the test.
case of In case of four or more
even failures, the control unit
single is treated as rejected.
failure, The test shall be
further continued further if one
testing or two or three failures-
shall be occur till the results fall
continue into either region A or
d as per region C of Table 11 to
Table 11 arrive at a decision for
and Fig 9 acceptance or rejection
of Is respectively.
4985: 2 It is necessary to have
2000 achieved at least 25
blows without failure
before the test is
discontinued.

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 PERFORMA - 1
PROFORMA FOR OBTAINING PRODUCTION DETAILS

Period covered

Name of Licensee

CM/L No.

Name of Articles (s) IS No.

Grade/Type/Size/Variety/Class/Rating

1.1 Brand/Trade/Name(s) of BIS Certification Marked Products

2.0 Total production of the articles(s)

licensed for certification marking

2.1 Total production of the article(s)

conforming to Indian Standard

3.0 Production covered with BIS

Certification Mark and its
value

a) Quantity

b) Value (Rs.)

3.1 Brand Name used on production covered under BIS Certification Mark

3.2 Calculation of marking fee on unit-rate basis; Marking Fee per unit

a) Unit

b) Quantity covered with BIS Certification Mark

c) 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.

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4.0 Quantity not covered with BIS Certification Mark. If any, and the reasons for
such non-coverage

4.1 Brand Name under with non certified goods were sold

5.0 Quantity Exported with BIS Standard Mark and its value

5.1 Brand Name under which BIS Certified goods are exported

6.0 Authentication by Chartered Accountant