BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

(Southern Regional Office)

Our Ref: 60/CM 1 6 Dec 2013

Subject: Preparation & Review of Product Manuals for Product Certification

This has reference to CMD-I’s circular CMD-1/31 dated 11 Nov 2013 on the above
subject.

In this connection, the draft Product Manual in respect of IS 15328 allotted to SRO has
been prepared. The same is attached herewith for hosting on the BIS Intranet for inviting
suggestions and comments for a period of 15 days.

The comments may be sent to SRO/ HBO.

(H.L. Upendar)
DDGS

Encl: a/a

HITSD
BIS HQ

Bureau of Indian Standards

Southern Regional Office
IV Cross Road, C.I.T. Campus
Tharamani, Chennai - 600 113
Email: sro@bis.org.in
Phone: 044 - 2254 2365
Fax: 044 - 2254 1087
 ANNEX 1

CHECK-LIST FOR SCRUTINY OF APPLICATIONS AT THE COUNTER

(to be checked at the time of receipt of Application)

Sl. REQUIREMENT YES /

No. NO
1. Whether the application form is as per BIS standard format and filled completely with no
column left as blank?

2. Whether the application is signed and stamped?

3. Whether the application is accompanied with requisite fee (DD or evidence of transfer through
RTGS)?

4. Whether the application is accompanied with check list?

5. Whether the application is accompanied by all documents as per “the list of documents to be
attached”? (Please see Annex A, Annex A-1, Annex A-2, Annex A-3 and Annex B)

6. In case the application is under "simplified procedure", is the test report attached with
application and is not older than one month from date of submission of application?

Notes:

1. If the application is found to be complete, it shall be recorded and acknowledgement issued to the
applicant across the counter.

2. If the application is found to be incomplete or deficient, the deficiencies shall be clearly communicated
to the applicant in writing and acknowledgement obtained across the counter.

3. The application shall, then, be marked to the Head of the Branch Office, immediately.
 ANNEX 2

CHECK-LIST FOR SCRUTINY OF APPLICATIONS BY CONCERNED OFFICER IN THE BO

(to be checked at the time of receipt of Application)

Sl. REQUIREMENT YES /

No. NO
1. Whether the application is complete in all respects, including the availability of requisite
infrastructure for manufacturing and testing as per the Indian Standard? (Please see Check-
list attached as Annex B)

2. Whether the test report(s) attached with the application has / have been submitted within the
specified time norms (applicable in case of simplified procedure)?

3. Whether the test report(s) is / are from BIS or BIS recognized laboratory(ies) only?

4. Whether the test report(s) show conformity of the sample(s) tested to the relevant Indian
Standard(s)?

5. Whether all the requirements as per the relevant Indian Standard(s) have been tested?

6. Whether, in case of application under the Foreign Manufacturers’ Certification Scheme,

additional requirements, as given in Annex C, have been checked and found in order?

Note - After scrutiny of the application, the concerned Officer shall communicate the deficiencies, if any,
to the applicant and also indicate the date on which the preliminary / verification inspection is
proposed to be carried out, clearly indicating that all deficiencies shall have to be completed by
the applicant within the stipulated period in order to enable the BIS officer to verify the same
during the preliminary / verification inspection.
 Annex A

LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH APPLICATION

No. Title of Document Page

1 Check-list (Please see Annex B)
2 In case the application is filed under “simplified Procedure”, the test report(s) in original from BIS
or its recognized laboratories for all the requirements of the product and, where applicable, of raw
material(s)/ component(s)
3 Document of Central/State Government (e.g. Registration Certificate, Memorandum of Articles,
etc) authenticating the address and purpose of the establishment of the manufacturing unit for
which the application is made for grant of licence.
4 In case the applicant applies as SSI unit, copy of valid Registration Certificate from the Local /
State authority or from a Chartered Accountant?
5 In case the application is signed by the authorized signatory of the applicant, authorization letter
from CEO in the name of the authorized signatory.
6 Process Flow-chart covering all processes of manufacture (from raw material to finished product
stage), including details of in-process controls at each stage, even for those stages which have
been outsourced?
7 Complete list of manufacturing machinery, clearly indicating the name of the machinery, the
details of the process for which it is used, its capacity and quantity in Annex A-1.
8 In case some of the manufacturing processes are outsourced, provide details of such processes
and the controls exercised by you before receipt of such material/components, etc. Also attach
an authenticated copy of the agreement.
9 Complete list of testing facilities, clearly indicating the name of the equipment, the test for which it
is used (mention clause No. of the Indian Standard), range / least count / accuracy of the test
equipment, calibration status and quantity in Annex A-2.

Note: Model lists of testing facilities for some of the Indian Standards already covered under
product certification are available on the BIS website and may be referred. However, for other
Indian Standards, you are advised to study the relevant Indian Standard(s) and / or contact the
concerned Branch Office of BIS for guidance.
10 Copies of calibration certificates of testing equipment valid at least till 3 months of acceptance of
application
11 Where applicable, ‘consent letter’ from BIS recognized laboratory (for requirements which have
got to be and / or are proposed to be got tested from outside lab for which the applicant does not
have in-house test facilities).
12 Plant Layout clearly indicating location of manufacturing machinery, lab, office, workshop,
amenities, storage area, etc., available in the factory premises, with the application?
13 Appointment letter of QC personnel indicating names, experience, qualifications, date of
appointment and also attach a copy each of the qualification certificates
14 Copy each of the test reports/suppliers’ test certificates for each of the raw materials /
components.
15 Copy of in-house or independent test report for the product covering all requirements as per the
relevant Indian Standard
16 In case application is under simplified procedure, an undertaking from the applicant on his letter-
head (see Annex A-3) that the licence if granted to him shall be put under Stop Marking by BIS
if the verification sample(s) drawn during verification visit of the BIS officer prior to grant of
licence fail to conform to the Indian Standard. In case the licensee does not take corrective
actions, informs BIS and offers two improved lots to BIS for inspection and testing within one
month of the date of Stop Marking, the licence shall be processed for cancellation and no further
chance would be given to the licensee
 CMPF 305
ANNEX A-1
(Sl. No. 7 on the List of Documents)

DECLARATION REGARDING MANUFACTURING MACHINERY

1. Applicant name:

2. Application No.

3. Name/Address

Date Machinery Make Capacity Number Remarks

I hereby declare that the machinery of which details I have checked and found that machinery of which
are given overleaf is owned by me and are actually details are given overleaf was available during my
installed in the premises*. inspection.

I also declare that in case of grant of licence , I will Sig. of BIS I.O.
send prior intimation to BIS whenever any machinery
is taken out of the premises of the firm due to any Name
reason
Designation
Sig. of Firm’s Representative
Name: Date of verification
Designation: _
Date
 CM/PF 306

ANNEX A-2
(Sl. No. 9 on the List of Documents)

DECLARATION REGARDING TEST EQUPMENT

No entry to be crossed
1. Application No. 2. Licence No.
3. Name /Address

Sl. Test Equipment/Chemicals Least Count & Valid Tests Remarks

No. & and Identification Numbers Range (Where Calibration Used in (Indicate
Date (Where applicable) applicable) (Where with number of
required) Clause Equipment)
Yes/No Reference

I hereby declare that the test equipments of which I have checked and found that the test
details are given overleaf are owned by me and are equipment of which details are given overleaf
actually installed in the premises. were available during my inspection.

I also declare that in case of grant of licence, I will

send intimation to BIS whenever any equipment is Sig. of BIS I.O. _
taken out of the premises of the firm due to any
reason. Name:

Signature of firm’s Representative Designation: _

Name: Date of verification

Designation

Date:
 ANNEX A-3
(Sl. No. 16 on the List of Documents)

UNDERTAKING BY APPLICANT APPLYING UNDER SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE

(To be submitted on the letter head by CEO/Authorized Signatory to concerned Head of the Branch office
along with the Application and other documents)

The Director and Head

BIS

Dear sir

I, -----------------( name of person), ----------------------( designation) have applied for a licence to you for
use of BIS standard mark on --------------------(name of product) being manufactured at our factory at -------
-----( give address).

I give an undertaking that the licence if granted against his application shall be put under Stop Marking
by BIS if the verification sample(s) drawn during verification visit of the BIS officer prior to grant of licence
fail to conform to the Indian Standard.

In such a case, I shall take necessary corrective actions and inform the same to BIS within 15 days along
with offering fresh lot of products manufactured after taking corrective actions, from which samples (of
rating/size/variety which facilitates verification of corrective actions on the reported failures) shall be
drawn by BIS for independent testing .

I agree that the resumption of marking in such cases shall be allowed only on the basis of independent
satisfactory Test Reports of the fresh samples offered (including long duration tests where failures were in
long duration tests). In case the fresh sample drawn by BIS for independent testing fails, or the licensee
does not inform corrective actions taken and does not offer improved samples within 15 days of the date
of Stop Marking, the licence shall be processed for cancellation without any further chance to me

Date:
(Name)

(Designation)

(Seal)
 Annex B

CHECK-LIST FOR APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED BY APPLICANT TO BIS

WHILE APPLYING FOR BIS LICENCE UNDER PRODUCT CERTIFICATION SCHEME OF BIS

The following check-list is required to be submitted with all the applications for grant of BIS licence under
the Product Certification Scheme of BIS. Please tick (√) in the relevant box.

Whether applied under: Simplified Procedure or Normal Procedure

Note: Refer BIS website or details of “Simplified Procedure” and “Normal Procedure” for grant of licence.

No. Check-point Requirement Observations Page

No.
General Is the application form completely filled?
1. Name & Is the name and address of applicant (manufacturing unit
Address applying for licence) same in the application as given in the
attached document of Central/State Government
2. Status of a. Has it been indicated whether the applicant is a large scale or
Applicant small scale unit?
(Manufacturing b. In case the applicant is a small scale unit, does the applicant
Unit) hold valid Registration Certificate from the Local / State
authority or from a Chartered Accountant, and is the certificate
attached.
c. Has it been indicated whether the applicant is a Public Sector
or a Private Sector company?
3. IS No. & a. Has applicant recorded the applicable Indian Standard with
Varieties correct title of the Standard?
b. Where applicable, has applicant mentioned designation,
grade, type, variety, size, etc., of the product for which the BIS
licence is sought?
5. History a. Where applicable, has the applicant provided information
regarding earlier BIS licence(s) held by them and / or
cancelled in the past?
b. Where applicable, has the applicant provided information
regarding BIS licences currently held by them?
6. Signature a. Is the application signed by the CEO of the applicant?
b. In case the application is signed by a person other than the
CEO, is the application signed by the authorized signatory of
the applicant and his authorization is attached by the
authorized signatory?
7. Machinery a. Does applicant possess requisite manufacturing infrastructure
to manufacture the product as per the Indian Standard?
b. Is installed capacity of production indicated in the application?
c. Does applicant have all machineries installed as per
manufacturing process at the applicant’s manufacturing
premises?
d. If answer to ‘c’ above is no, does the applicant outsource any
of its manufacturing processes and possesses valid
agreement(s) with other manufacturing units for the
outsourced processes and traceability of material, thus
produced, etc.?
e. If answer to ‘d’ above is yes, does the applicant has any
control over such outsourced activity? Are these outsourced
process will ensure testing the quality of final product for all
requirements at the applicant's manufacturing premises?
8. Test Equipment a. Does applicant possesses requisite test facilities in-house as
& per the relevant Indian Standard at its factory address?
Calibration b. Are valid calibration certificates for relevant test equipment
attached are complete and valid at least 3 months after the
date of recording?
c. If reply to ‘a’ above is no, does applicant have arrangement
with a BIS recognized outside lab for testing of the
requirements for which it does not possess test facilities in-
house? Is the consent letter as attached by applicant in this
regard in order?

Note: Relaxation in in-house test facilities may be allowed on

submission of proper justification for requirements which are
obligatory to get tested and for which frequency of testing, as
prescribed in the relevant scheme of testing and inspection (STI),
is, normally, one month or more.
9. QC personnel Does the applicant employ qualified & experienced Quality
Control (QC) personnel on permanent basis and possess
documentary evidence to establish the same? Are the copies of
the qualification certificates and appointment letters of the QC
personnel are in order.
10. Raw Materials Where ever requirements for raw materials/ components used in
and the manufacturing of the product are specified in the standard, do
Components test reports/suppliers’ test certificates, as submitted by the
applicant show that these requirements are met as per the
standard?
11. Plant Layout Does copy of the plant (applicant manufacturing premises) layout
clearly indicates locations of manufacturing machinery,
laboratory, office, workshop, amenities, storage area, etc.?
13. Test Report(s) a. Is the attached test report of in-house or from independent
laboratory cover all requirements of the Indian Standard and is
passing in such requirements?
b. In case the application is filed under “simplified Procedure” is
the test report(s), in original, as submitted a) from BIS or its
recognized laboratories? b) the test report is not older than
one month from the date of submission of application, c)
covers all the requirements of the standard, and d) passes in
all such requirements
14 Undertaking In case application is under simplified procedure, an undertaking
shall be obtained from the applicant on his letter-head that the
licence if granted against his application shall be put under Stop
Marking by BIS if the verification sample(s) (any sample including
the long duration test samples) drawn during visit of the BIS
officer prior to grant of licence fail to conform to the requirements
of relevant Indian Standards. The licensee shall take necessary
corrective actions and inform the same to BIS along with fresh
samples (of rating/size/variety which facilitates verification of
corrective actions on the reported failures) manufactured after
taking the corrective actions. The resumption of marking in such
cases shall be allowed only on the basis of independent
satisfactory Test Reports of the fresh samples offered (including
long duration tests where failures were in long duration tests). In
case the fresh sample drawn by BIS for independent testing fails,
or the licensee does not inform corrective actions taken and does
not offer improved samples within 1 month of the date of Stop
Marking, the licence shall be processed for cancellation and no
further chance would be given to the licensee
 Annex C

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS UNDER

FOREIGN MANUFACTURERS’ CERTIFICATION SCHEME OF BIS

Sl. Check-point Requirement Yes Not

No. Applicable
15. Application Fee Has applicant paid requisite application fee of Rs. 1000/-, in
equivalent US$ (Rs. 1000/- plus 12.36% tax for applicants from
SAARC countries)?
16. Signature Is the application countersigned by the applicant’s Authorized Indian
Representative?
17. Nomination a. Has ‘Nomination Form’ of ‘authorized Indian representative (AIR)’
in the prescribed format on the firm’s letter-head, duly signed by
the authorized signatory of the applicant and the AIR or the
authorized person of the company of the AIR, been submitted with
the application?
b. Is the authorization to the signing authority to sign the ‘Nomination
Form’ on behalf of the Indian Co. also submitted?
c. Is address of the AIR in the ‘Nomination Form’ complete and
evidence of nationality, address proof, contact details like phone /
fax numbers and e-mail address of the AIR submitted?
d. In case AIR is an Indian company, have copies of registration
certificate and/or Memorandum of Articles along with authorization
letter from top management of the Indian company in the name of
a person acting as the AIR also been submitted with the
application?
e. Has copy of Agreement between applicant and the Indian
company / individual, nominated as the AIR, also been submitted?
f. Are copies of valid RBI clearance certificate for Indian Office /
Branch of the applicant or any other relevant document for
establishment of its Office / Branch in India provided?
18. Language Are English translations of all the documents, which are in languages
other than English, also available?
19. Preliminary Does the applicant undertake to bear inspection charges for all the
Inspection / inspections to be carried out by BIS at its premises before the grant of
Visit Charges licence, including the arrangements and costs incidental thereto for
travel and stay, visa, insurance, etc.?
20. Translation Does the applicant undertake to arrange, if required, services of
Facility translator (for translation in English) during the visits of BIS officers to
its factory?
21. Agreement Does the applicant agree to sign a legally binding agreement with BIS
in the prescribed format?
22. Indemnity Bond Does the applicant agree to submit an Indemnity Bond to BIS in the
prescribed format?
23. Performance Does the applicant agree to furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee
Bank Guarantee to BIS of US $ 10000/- (from a bank having its branch in India) in the
prescribed format on the letter-head of the bank?
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MANUAL

FOR

UNPLASTICIZED NON-PRESSURE POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC-U)

PIPES FOR USE IN UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE
SYSTEMS - SPECIFICATION
IS 15328:2003

FIRST ISSUE

NOVEMBER 2013

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK BHAVAN, 9 B.S. ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI – 110 002

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AMENDMENT SHEET

Amendment No. Date of Issue

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FOREWORD

This Indian Standard was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft finalized by the Plastic
Piping System Sectional Committee had been approved by the Civil Engineering Division Council. This
standard has been prepared with a view to providing guidance for the manufacture and selection of PVC-u pipes
for the conveyance of domestic sewage, industrial waste and surface water (other than potable water).

PVC-U pipes for conveyance of potable water are covered in IS 4985:2000 'Unplasticized PVC pipes for
potable water supplies- Specification (third revision)'.

In the formulation of this standard, due weightage has been given to bring it in line with International Standards
as well as market situations and practices prevailing in India and considerable assistance has been derived from
the following International Standards published by International Organization for Standardization:

ISO 580: 1990 Injection moulded Unplasticized (polyvinyl chloride)(PVC-U) fittings –

Oven test - Test method and basic specifications
ISO 1167: 1996 Thermoplastics pipes for the transport of fluids - Resistance to internal
pressure - Test method
ISO 3127:1994 Thermoplastic pipes - Determination of resistance to external blows
ISO 4065:1996 Thermoplastics pipes – Universal wall thickness table
ISO 4435:1991 Unplasticized (polyvinyl chloride) (PVC-U) pipes and fittings for buried
drainage and sewerage systems – Specification
ISO 3604:1976 Fitting for Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) pressure pipes with
elastic sealing ring type joints- Pressure test for leak proofness under
conditions of external hydraulic pressure
ISO/DIS 3845-1995 Plastics piping systems - Elastomeric-sealing-ring-type socket joints for
use with Unplasticized (polyvinyl chloride) (PVC-U) pipes- Test method
for leak tightness under internal pressure and with angular deflection
ISO/DIS 13846-1995 Plastics piping systems- End-load-bearing and non-end-load-bearing
assemblies for thermoplastics pressure piping- Test method for long-term
leak tightness under internal water pressure

This standard specifies the requirements of plain ended or equipped with integral sockets for either solvent-
cement welding or for jointing with elastomeric sealing rings pipes made of Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride
(PVC-U), of nominal outside diameters ranging from 110mmup to and including 630 mm, intended for
underground (buried) nonpressure gravity drain and sewer applications for transportation of soil and waste
discharge of domestic origin, surface water (storm water) and industrial effluent.

For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with, the final value,
observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded off in accordance with IS2 :
1960 'Rules for rounding off numerical values (revised)'. The number of significant places retained in the
rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item Chapter Page No

Section I
1.1 Description of Product
1.2 Latest Indian Standard Number with product Title and Number of Amendments
1.3 List of referred Indian Standards for raw materials/components and test methods
1.4 Check-list for submission of an application for grant of licence
Section II
2.1 List of important Raw Materials/components, including those which are required to
conform to the relevant Indian Standards
Section III
3.1 Description of manufacturing Process(es)
3.2 Infrastructure of production
Section IV
4.1 Identification of Critical Requirements of the Indian Standards
4.2 Scheme of Testing and Inspection
4.3 Marking Fee Rates
4.4 Grouping Guidelines, if any
4.5 Guidelines for writing Scope of Licence
4.6 Guidelines for Inclusion of new Varieties
4.7 Sample size, including guidelines for drawal of separate samples when samples are
required to be sent to different labs for testing
4.8 Manner of Sealing of Sample(s)
4.9 Whether remnants of sample(s) are returnable/non-returnable, to be scrapped/used,
to be deshaped before disposal in case of safety items), any other precaution
required for dealing with remnants
4.10 Procedure to be followed for destroying/deshaping/recycling the product that does
not meet the quality parameters during regular production
Section V
5.1 Packing Material requirement (to be available in factory at all times) for
Packing/Dispatch of Samples
5.2 List of required Test Equipment/Facilities with requirement and frequency of
Calibration
5.3 Status of Test Facilities in BIS Labs and OSLs with Testing Charges, and
Approximate time required for testing by BIS labs/ OSLs
5.4 Whether Grant of Licence will be based on:
Factory testing basis or
Independent testing basis or
Mixed (factory testing basis plus independent testing of some raw materials)
5.5 Details of Tests to be carried out in the Factory in case of:
Applicant Samples/Verification Samples
Surveillance/Market Samples
Raw Material samples to be got tested, if any

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SECTION I

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT

Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) Pipes are plain ended or equipped

with integral sockets for either solvent-cement welding or for jointing with
elastomeric sealing rings pipes made of Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U),
of nominal outside diameters ranging from 110mmup to and including 630 mm,
intended for underground (buried) nonpressure gravity drain and sewer applications
for transportation of soil and waste discharge of domestic origin, surface water
(storm water) and industrial effluent. In the case of industrial effluent, chemical and
temperature resistance and resistance to suspended matter have to be taken into
account.

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1.2

IS 15328: 2003

Indian Standard
UNPLASTICIZED NON-PRESSURE POLYVINYL
CHLORIDE (PVC-U) PIPES FOR USE IN
UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE
SYSTEMS - SPECIFICATION
(Reaffirmed 2013)

AMENDMENT NO. 1 JANUARY 2005

AMENDMENT NO. 2 MAY 2005
AMENDMENT NO. 3 NOVEMBER 2005
AMENDMENT NO. 4 FEBRUARY 2006
AMENDMENT NO.5 FEBRUARY 2009

(5 Amendments)

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REFERENCES
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this
standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision and
parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most
recent editions of the standards indicated below:

IS No. Title
4905: 1968 Methods for random sampling

4985:2000 Unplasticized PVC pipes for potable water supplies - Specification ( third
revision)

5382: 1985 Specification for rubber sealing rings for gas mains, water mains and sewers (first
revision)

12235 Methods of test for unplasticized PVC pipes for potable water supplies

( Part 1) : 1986 Method of measurement of outside diameter

( Part 5 ) : .1986 Reversion test

( Part 8 ) : 1986 Internal hydrostatic pressure test

14182: 1994 Solvent cement for use with Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings -
Specification

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1.4

CHECK LIST
OF SUBMISSION OF
AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF LICENCE

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SECTION II

2.1 LIST OF RAW MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

A typical list of Raw Materials/ Components is mentioned below:

Sl.No. Raw Material/Components Confirming to

1. PVC Resin IS 10151 & IS 4669

2. Calcium Carbonate
3. Stabilizers All additives to be used shall
4. Pigments be selected from IS 10148 and
5. Titanium Dioxide shall be uniformly dispersed
6. Carbon Black
7. Rubber sealing rings for gas IS 5382
mains, water mains and
sewers

8. Solvent Cement for use with IS 14182

Unplasticized polyvinyl
chloride pipe and fittings

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SECTION III

3.1 MANUFACTURING PROCESS AND IN-PROCESS QUALITY CONTROLS

PVC-U Pipes for use in under ground drainage and sewerage systems are manufactured
using PVC Resin and chemical like caco3, stabilizers, lubricants, colour pigments and titanium
dioxide etc.

The above said raw materials are blended in mixer and discharged at 120° C, and dry
blend will be fed in the extruder hopper to be heated in barrel and screw with temperature
ranging from 140°C to 190°C which gets melted and pass through the die specified to
manufacture specific size of pipe with pressure sizing. The pipe that emerges from the die in
cooled in the cooling tank at room temperature. After cooling the pipe gets hardened and same
haul – off and it passes through cutter will cut the pipe specified length. Quality inspection of
end product like length, wall thickness, visual appearance and other requirements as per
specification, the pipes removed socketed (sealing ring type or solvent cement joint).

At the each stage of the manufacturing inspection and manufacturing is carried out as
indicated in at the process chart, the finished product is marked with Brand name and stiffness
class by screen printing using indelible ink. The pipes are shifted to the yard for dispatch.

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PROCESS FLOW CHART

Raw mix
PVC Resin + Chemicals
Mixing weight check

Hopper

Pipe Extrusion

Sizer

Spray tank

Check for Dimensions

Cutting Machine

Socketing/Chamfering

Check for Dimensions

Finish

Sampling and testing

Pass - Fail -
Accepted Rejected

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3.2 INFRASTRUCTURE FOR PRODUCTION

Sl.No. Machinery
1. Extruders with cooling tank and Downstream

2. Mixers

3. Punch, Cavity Sizers

4. Socketing machine with Mandrels for electometric sealing

ring

5. Socketing machine with Mandrels for spigot end for

electrometric sealing ring

6. Socketing mandrills for spigot end for solvent cement

joints

7. Cooling tower

8. D.G.SET

9. Transformer

10. Compressor

11. Weighing Balance

12. Bore well

13. Chamfering Machines

14. Pistol type micrometer

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SECTION IV

CERTIFICATION CRITERIA

4.1 IDENTIFICATION OF CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE INDIAN STANDARDS

CMD identifies and provides the list of critical requirements of the Indian Standards.

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4.2 SCHEME OF TESITNG AND INSPECTION

DOC: STI/15328/1
September 2004

SCHEME OF TESTING AND INSPECTION

FOR CERTIFICATION OF
NON-PRESSURE POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (UPVC-U) PIPES FOR USE IN
UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE SYSTEMS
ACCORDING TO IS 15328:2003

(Copy enclosed)

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4.3 MARKING FEE RATES

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

(CMD-III)

Our Ref: CMD III/16:15328 06 10 2004

Subject: Rate of Marking Fee for Certification of Un-plasticized non-pressure PVC pipes for use
in underground drainage and sewerage as per IS 15328:2003

The Rate of Marking Fee for Certification of Unplasticized non-pressure PVC pipes for use in
underground drainage and sewerage has been fixed as under:

Rs. 72.00 per unit with a minimum of

Rs. 72,000.00 for Large Scale Manufacturing units and
Rs. 60,000.00 for Small Scale Manufacturing units during
an operative period of one year

(Unit = One Tonne)

Effective Date: 05 10 2004

This is for record and implementation.

(B.K. Shreevastava)
Director (CMD-III)

D & H CMD-III

Circulated to all ROs/BOs

CC: CMD-I along with original documents &

CMD-IV

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4.4 GROUPING GUIDELINES

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

(CMD-III)

Our Ref: CMD-Ill/16:15328 07 January 2013

Subject: Guidelines for grouping of sizes for Unplastisized non-pressure polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U)
pipes for use in underground drainage and sewerage systems as per IS 15328:2003

Guidelines for grouping of sizes as per IS 15328:2003 has been prepared in view of issuance of
Amendment No 5, February2009 to IS 15328:2003.Asper Amendment No 5, three new sizes 63mm, 75mm and
90mm nominal outside diameter with three different wall thicknesses have been introduced.

Now IS 15328:2003 covers 12 sizes from 63 mm to 630 mm nominal outside diameter having three
different Standard Dimension ratios (SDR) and three stiffness classes (SN). In order to adopt rationalized
approach for grant of licence and inclusion of additional varieties covered in the specification following
grouping may be considered: (Copy enclosed)

For the purpose of grant of license as well as inclusion of additional varieties in the existing licence, one
samples from each group separately for each class of stiffness and Standard Dimension Ratio (SDR) may be
tested for all the requirements of the specification for covering the group. However, while recommending grant
of license/inclusion of additional varieties, it shall be ensured that the applicant/licensee has got the complete
manufacturing and testing facilities for all the varieties intended to be covered in the license.

During operation of the license, BO shall ensure rotational testing of all other varieties/sizes covered in the
license. This is for immediate implementation with effect from approval of CA.

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4.5 GUIDELINES FOR WRITING SCOPE OF LICENCE

A typical guidelines for considering GOL is as follows:

GOL may be considered for:

UNPLASTICIZED NON-PRESSURE POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC-U) PIPES FOR USE IN

UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE SYSTEMS as per IS 15328:2003, with solvent
cement joints, for following stiffness’s and nominal sizes:

i) SN 2, DN 160, DN 200 & DN 250 MM,

ii) SN 4, DN 125, DN 160, DN 200 & DN 250 MM and
iii) SN 8, DN 110, DN 125, DN 160, DN 200 & DN 250 MM.

4.6 GUIDELINES FOR INCLUSION OF NEW VARIETIES

Guidelines for inclusion of new varieties are covered under Cl 4.4 of manual above.

4.7 SAMPLE SIZE, INCLUDING GUIDELINES FOR DRAWAL OF SEPARATE

SAMPLES WHEN SAMPLES ARE REQUIRED TO BE SENT TO DIFFERENT LABS
FOR TESTING

For the purpose of grant of license as well as inclusion of additional varieties in the existing licence, one
samples from each group separately for each class of stiffness and Standard Dimension Ratio (SDR) may be
tested for all the requirements of the specification for covering the group. However, while recommending grant
of license/inclusion of additional varieties, it shall be ensured that the applicant/licensee has got the complete
manufacturing and testing facilities for all the varieties intended to be covered in the license. During operation
of the license, BO shall ensure rotational testing of all other varieties/sizes covered in the license.

4.8 MANNER OF SEALING OF SAMPLE

The samples drawn are tied with thread with a yellow tag having complete details of the sample are sealed with
Red Wax on the knots on the tag with BIS Logo and Number of the seal.

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4.9 WHETHER REMNANTS OF SAMPLE ARE RETURNABLE/NON-RETURNABLE

(TO BE SCRAPPED/USED, TO BE DESHAPED BEFORE DISPOSAL IN CASE OF
SAFETY ITEMS), ANY OTHER PRECAUTION REQUIRED FOR DEALING WITH
REMNANTS

The remnant of sample may be scrapped/ crushed before disposal.

4.10 PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED FOR DESTROYING/ DESHAPING/

RECYCLING THE PRODUCT THAT DOES NOT MEET THE QUALITY
PARAMETERS DURING REGULAR PRODUCTION

The product that does not meet the quality parameter during regular production are rejected/
scrapped. Those pipes may be re-processed for the production of Pipes in a manufactures plant
by a process such as Extrusion and for which the complete formulation is known.

SECTION V
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5.1 PACKING MATERIAL REQUIREMENT (TO BE AVAILABLE IN FACTORY AT

ALL TIMES) FOR PACKING/ DISPATCH OF SAMPLES

The suitable packing material such as gunny bag cloth or HDPE woven cloth of sufficient size
and width along with twin thread or plastic wire shall be made available in the factory at all
times for packing/ despatch of samples.

5.2 LIST OF REQURIED TEST EQUIPMENT/ FACILITIES WITH REQUIREMENT

AND FREQUENCY OF CALIBRATION

The list of Test Equipment is to be prepared/provided by CL, however a typical list of test
equipment prepared by the IO who has carried out the Preliminary Inspection is given below:

LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENT

Sl.No. Test Equipment L.C & Range Test used in Frequency of

with clause Calibration
1. Vernier Calipers 0 to 300mm, 6.1.1 Once in a year
L.C. 0.02mm,
0to 600mm
L.C. – 0.02mm

2. PI-TAPE 20 -300mm 6.1.2 Once in a year

L.C-0.01

3. Micrometer Ball ended 0 to 25mm 6.1.3 Once in a year

L.C. 0.01mm

4. Vicat softening temperature Ambient to 100°C 7.3 Once in a year

equipment, L.C. – 0.1°C
Oil bath with stirrer, Glass Rod with
indented tip.5 kg weight, Digital 0 to 10mm
temperature controller, Mineral oil L.C. 0.01mm
dial gauges

5. Oil bath with stirrer, Digital Ambient to 200°C 7.4 Once in a year
temperature controller Mineral oil L.C. 1°C

6. Impact testing machine with falling -5 to room 8.1 Once in a year

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weights 1.6kg, 2.5kg, 3.2kg, 4.0kg, temperature

5.0kg & 6.0kg L.C. – 0.1°C
Deepfreeze with Digital temperature
controller
7. Universal testing machine 2.5 tonnes 8.2 Once in a year
1) Compression testing machine of L.C. -0.1
the constant rate of cross head
movement having variable & feeds of
deflection speed of 5, 10 & 20
2) Loading plats 0 to 25mm
3) Deflection indicator (Dial gauge) L.C – 0.01mm
8. Hydrostatic Pressure test machine, 0 to 16 kgf/Cm2 8.3 Once in a year
Pressure gauges L.C – 0.2
0 to 40 kgf/cm2
L.C. – 0.5
End fittings Hour meter, Temperature
Controller, Hot Water Bath 110mm, 125mm,
160mm, 200mm &
250mm
Ambient to 100°C
L.C. 1°C
9. Hydrostatic Pressure test Machine, 0 to 40 kgf/cm2 8.3 Once in a year
Pressure gauges Water bath end L.C. – 1.
fittings 0 to 60 kgf/cm2
L.C. – 1
110mm, 125mm,
160mm, 200mm &
250mm
10. Frame work with two Fixing Devices Pressure gauge 10.1.1 Once in a year
one is movable for deflection and 0 to 15 PSI
other fixed, Hydrostatic Pressure test L.C. – 0.5
machine, with pressure gauges
11. Frame work with two Fixing Devices Vacuum gauge 10.1.2 Once in a year
one is movable for deflection and 0 to 760mm Hg
other fixed, vacuum pump with motor L.C. – 10
Vacuum gauge
3 H.P
12. Protector 0 to 18 Deg 3.1 Once in a year
L.C. - 1°C

13 A.C 2 tonnes

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5.3 STATUS OF TEST FACILITIES IN BIS LABS AND OSLs WITH TESTING
CHARGES AND APPROXIMATE TIME REQURIED FOR TESTING BY BIS LABS/
OSLs

STATUS OF TEST FACILITIES IN BIS LABS AND OSLs WITH TESTING CHARGES:
Available on intranet

APPROXIMATE TIME REQURIED FOR TESTING BY BIS LABS/ OSLs: Details may be
obtained by the concerned laboratories from time to time based on the status of lab such as
operative, deferred/suspended.

5.4 WHETHER GRANT OF LICENCE WILL BE BASED ON

5.4.1 FACTORY TESTING BASIS – If the situation arises as per the provisions under Cl
2.9.5 of OMPC, November 2004

5.4.2 INDEPENDENT TESTING BASIS – Generally on independent testing only

5.4.3 MIXED (FACTORY TESTING BASIS PLUS INDEPENDENT TESTING OF

SOME RAW MATERIALS) – Not applicable

5.5 DETAILS OF TESTS TO BE CARRIED OUT IN THE FACTORY IN CASE OF

5.5.1 APPLICANT SAMPLES / VERIFICATION SAMPLES – All possible acceptance

tests in a day in the factory.

5.5.2 SURVEILLANCE / MARKET SAMPLES – All test as per IS 15328

5.5.3 RAW MATERIAL SAMPLES TO BE GOT TESTED, IF ANY - NIL

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SCHEME OF TESTING AND INSPECTION

FOR CERTIFICATION OF
NON-PRESSURE POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (UPVC-U) PIPES FOR USE IN
UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE SYSTEMS
ACCORDING TO IS 15328:2003

1. 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. 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. 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):1972, IS 397(Part
2):1985 and IS 397(Part 3):1980].

3.1 In addition, effort should be made to gradually introduce a Quality Management

System in accordance with IS/ISO 9000 series as appropriate to the activities of the
organization.

4. STANDARD MARK – 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 screen printing.

4.1 MARKING - In addition, each pipe shall be clearly and indelibly marked in
ink/paint with appropriate colours given in cl.12.3 or hot embossed on white base at
intervals of not more than three metres with the following:

a) Identification of the source of manufacture,

b) Outside diameter,
c) Stiffness class,
d) Batch or Lot number, and
e) Licence No. (CM/L……..)
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5.1 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.

6.0 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 and mechanical strength under conditions of use none of these
additions shall produce toxic hazard or impair the strength of the pipes. Manufacturers
own rework material as per change 5.4 of IS 15328:2003

7.0 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.

8.0 CONTRON UNIT – A control unit is defined as a continuous extrusion run of

one machine of one size and class of pipe from one extrusion compound up to a
maximum of 48 (forty-eight) hours duration.

8.1 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.

8.2 In respect of all other clauses of the specification the factory will maintain
appropriate control and checks to ensure that their product conforms to the various
requirements of this specification.

9.0 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.

10.0 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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11.0 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.

11.1 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.

12.0 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.

12.1 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.

13.0 PRODUCTION DATA – The licensee shall send to BIS as per the enclosed
proforma-1 to be authenticated by a Chartered Accountant or by the manufacturer by
giving an affidavit/undertaking, 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 15328:2003
NON-PRESSURE POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (UPVC-U) PIPES FOR USE IN
UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE SYSTEMS TABLE 1
LEVELS OF CONTROL
(Para 7 of the Scheme of Testing and Inspection)

TEST DETAILS LEVELS OF CONTROL

Cl. Requirement Test Methods No. Frequency Remarks
of
Clause Reference samples
5 Composition of 5.1 to 5.3 IS 15328:2003 One Each
the material consignment
6 Dimensions
6.1.1 Mean Diameter & 6.1.1 IS 12235(Pt.1) Ten Each control
Outer Diameter at unit
any Point
6.1.2 Wall 6.1.2 IS 12235(Pt.2) & Ten -do-
Thickness & IS 4985
6.1.3 Length of Pipe
a) Plain ended
pipe
b) Socketed pipe 6.1.3.1 IS 15328:2003 Ten Each control
for elestomeric unit
sealing jointing Fig.1
c) Socketed pipe
for solvent
cement jointing
6.1.4 Dimensions of
sockets
a) Sockets for Table 4 IS 15328:2003 Ten Each control
solvent cement Fig 5 unit
joint Table 3
b) sockets for
elastomeric Fig. 2,3 & 4
sealing ring joints
7.1 Appearance IS 15328:2003 Adequate
7.2 Colour -do- Each Pipe
7.3 Vicat softening Annex A -do- One Once in three
Temperature months
7.4 Longitudinal IS 12235(Pt.5) Three Each control Should any test piece fail
Reversion unit the batch shall be retested
using further six samples,
which shall meet the
requirements of the
Standard; otherwise the lot
shall not be marked.
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NON-PRESSURE POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (UPVC-U) PIPES FOR USE IN
UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE SYSTEMS TABLE 1
LEVELS OF CONTROL
(Para 7 of the Scheme of Testing and Inspection)

TEST DETAILS LEVELS OF CONTROL

Cl. Requirement Test Methods No. Frequency Remarks
of
Clause Reference samples
MECHANICAL
CHARACTERI
STICS
8.1 Resistance to Annex B IS 15328:2003 One Each control
external blows at unit
00
8.2 Ring Stiffness Annex C -do- One -do-
8.3 Resistance to
internal IS 12235(Pt.8)
Hydrostatic
Pressure Table 6 IS 15328:2003
i) Type test One Once in three One size for each stiffness
months shall be tested at least once
in a year.

ii) Acceptance One Each control

test unit
9.1 Elastomeric Type 1 to IS 5382 One Each In case the consignment is
Sealing Rings Type 6 consignment accompanied by
conformity test certificate,
further testing is not
required.
9.2 Solvent Cement IS 14182 One -do- -do-
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IS 15328:2003
NON-PRESSURE POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (UPVC-U) PIPES FOR USE IN
UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE SYSTEMS TABLE 1
LEVELS OF CONTROL
(Para 7 of the Scheme of Testing and Inspection)

TEST DETAILS LEVELS OF CONTROL

Cl. Requirement Test Methods No. Frequency Remarks
of
Clause Reference samples
10.1.1 Internal Annex D IS 15328:2003 One Every tenth Should any test piece fail,
Hydrostatic control unit the batch shall be retested
pressure test for for further two samples
Elastomeric which shall pass the test;
sealing ring Joints Otherwise the lot shall not
be marked.
10.1.2 Internal negative Annex E -do- One Every tenth -do-
Hydrostatic control unit
pressure test
(internal vacuum)
for elastomeric
sealing ring joints
10.2.1 Internal IS 15328:2003 One Every tenth -do-
Hydrostatic control unit
pressure test for
solvent
Cemented Joints
10.2.2 Internal negative IS 15328:2003 One Every tenth -do-
Hydrostatic control unit
pressure test
(internal
Vacuum)for
Solvent
Cemented Joints