ISI Certification (BIS) for
Electric Immersion Water-Heaters IS 302 Part 2 Sec 201 in India

BIS CERTIFICATION OF SAFETY OF HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES– ELECTRIC IMMERSION WATER-HEATERS IS 302 Part 2 Sec 201

The type of electric water heater which is immerged in water for heating the water is called as immersion water heater. The body of the immersion water heater is made in the form of a U-tube or coil-shaped tube. This tube is made of stainless steel alloy or copper.

Electric immersion heaters are used in various industries for different heating needs including:

• Domestic requirements
• Nuclear Power.
• Gas/Oil Industry.
• Cement Curing.
• Food Processing.
• Chemical Industry

Introduction to Indian Standard IS 302 (Part 2 - Sec 201); Safety of household and similar electrical appliances– Electric immersion water-heaters

• IS 302 (Part 2 - Sec 201) cover Safety of household and similar electrical appliances– Electric immersion water-heaters. This standard deals with the safety of portable electric immersion heaters for household and similar purpose, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.  Appliances not intended for normal household use, but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliance intended to be used by laymen in shop s, in light industry and on farm s, are within the scope of this standard.  As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances, which are encountered by all persons in and around the horne .

This standard, does not in general, takes into account,

1. The use of appliance by young children or infirm persons without supervision; and
2. playing with the appliance by young children

• IS 302 (Part 2 - Sec 201) specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the Safety of household and similar electrical appliances– Electric immersion water-heaters as follows

Earth Continuity Test

Electric Strength Test

Functional Test

Protection against access to live parts

Provision for Earthing

Power Input and Current

Heating

Moisture Resistance

Leakage Current and Electric Strength

Transient Overvoltage

Abnormal Operation

Stability and Mechanical Hazards

Construction

Internal Wiring

Resistance to Rusting

Screws and Connections

Radiation, Toxicity and similar hazards

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Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of Safety of household and similar electrical appliances– Electric immersion water-heaters (IS 302 (Part 2 - Sec 201)) :

• Under section 14 of Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards has issued the Electrical Wires, Cables, Appliances and Protection Devices and Accessories (Quality control) order.
• As per this order, allthe manufacturers of Safety of household and similar electrical appliances– Electric immersion water-heaters are obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.

Types of Cement covered under IS 302 (Part 2 - Sec 201)

Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of Safety of household and similar electrical appliances– Electric immersion water-heaters to use ISI mark as per IS 302 (Part 2 - Sec 201)

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For Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)click here

Requisites to get the BIS license for Safety of household and similar electrical appliances– Electric immersion water-heaters

Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 302 (Part 2 - Sec 201)

In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests

Competent Quality Control Personnel

Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Electric Immersion Water Heaters as per Indian standard IS 302 (Part 2 - Sec 201)

There are 3 major categories of document required to get the BIS license:

Administrative Details

Technical Details

Quality Control Personnel Details 

Commercial Details

Expenses involved in obtaining BIS certificate for Safety of household and similar electrical appliances– Electric immersion water-heaters as per IS 302 (Part 2 - Sec 201) under the Product Certification (Scheme-I) of BIS :

• In the certification process, product testing is the most important stage as it determines whether the quality of the product meets Indian standards.
• For the same purpose, investments in testing facilities are required to install test equipment for internal factory test laboratories.
• Apart from charges mentioned above in the table, we may ask you to pay/reimbursement for a Pre-Visit at your Factory Premises to ensure the conformity of your product as per the relevant Indian Standard & BIS guidelines for its BIS certification.

Role of ERCS Private Limited in getting your product certified :

• To get BIS certification and produce a standard quality product, the manufacturer must ensure that their product must follow the specified Indian Standard Specifications (ISS) which we directly interpret to you from the BIS officials as per the Indian Standards.
• ECRS Private Limited will be your friend, philosopher and guide in the whole process of getting your product certified by the concerned authorities/ departments.

• Scope of work by ECRS Private Limited:

Ensuring the conformity of your product as per IS 302 (Part 2 - Sec 201):

ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Electrical Household Goods Industry & various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product Safety of household and similar electrical appliances– Electric immersion water-heaters according to according to IS 302 (Part 2 - Sec 201).

Effective documentation with the awareness of the BIS guidelines:

In order to facilitate the manufacturing industry in obtaining BIS certifications, guidelines have been developed. Our team has the experience of completing over 150 projects and technically competent acquaintances in various Industries.

We are familiar with the Indian Standard Specifications & BIS guidelines and deliver the most suitable interpretation to the Quality Control Personnel so we can do a reliable and effective documentation of your product in accordance with the BIS guidelines.

A pre-visit can be paid at your factory premises:

In the process of getting BIS certification, the officer from BIS authority visits the factory for inspection. In order to get good results, the BIS inspection should go smoothly without any Non-Conformity. By keeping this goal in mind, our team will organize a pre-visit to your factory premises so that required changes can be adapted so as to remove the elements of fallibility.

Assistance for BIS audits:

We will explain the whole procedure of conducting a BIS inspection and make you aware of the things which need to be prepared and readily available at the time of inspection.

Benefits of getting ISI Mark for Safety of household and similar electrical appliances– Electric immersion water-heaters to sell in Indian Market with our help

• The term “ISI mark" means, that a certain product conforms to the quality standards set up by the government.
• It is compulsory for Safety of household and similar electrical appliances– Electric immersion water-heaters to obtain the ISI Mark and the violators are penalized with the material seize and a significant sum as fine.
• Getting certification improves the probability of your product to survive and compete in the market.
• Customers have the tendency of buying ISI certified products as it ensured safety and standard quality. Hence, with the certified products you can win the confidence and trust of the buyer.
• With the word of mouth of such client list, you can establish your credibility in the market.
• Hence with the renowned brand, you can raise the standard and benchmark the market value of the product.