IS 13349 BIS Certification for Cast Iron Single Faced Thimble Mounted Sluice Gates
Cast Iron Single Faced Thimble Mounted Sluice Gates made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 13349 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.
About IS 13349
| Standard | IS 13349:1992 |
|---|---|
| Title | Cast iron single faced thimble mounted sluice gates |
| Product covered | Cast Iron Single Faced Thimble Mounted Sluice Gates |
| Category | Cast Iron Products |
| Scheme | ISI mark licence (Scheme-I) |
| Notified under | Cast Iron Products (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 3806(E), dated 24th August 2023 · Order PDF |
Editions and amendments of IS 13349
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 13349:1992 Cast iron single faced thimble mounted sluice gates - Specification | 30 Apr 1992 | Current, next review 31 Oct 2027 |
Amendments:First Amendment (1995). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 13349
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 13349, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹65,000 |
| Medium | ₹52,000 |
| Small | ₹32,500 |
| Micro | ₹13,000 |
Unit rate: ₹108.35 per piece. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 13349
From the BIS product manual for IS 13349, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:1 Sluice Gate
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- The licence will be operated on Factory testing basis. During surveillance inspection, all available varieties covered in the licence scope are to be tested in factory. 1
The full type test covers every clause of IS 13349; the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 13349
BIS records 1 operative licences (1 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in West Bengal (1).
Testing against IS 13349
BIS inspects the factory and has samples tested to the full Indian Standard at a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory. After grant, the factory keeps testing production under the Scheme of Inspection and Testing, and BIS draws factory and market samples.
The test report has to cover every clause of IS 13349 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 13349 or replaces it with a new edition, existing licence holders move to the new edition by the date BIS sets in its notification.
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 13349
The licence is granted to the manufacturer for a specific factory and product. Indian factories apply under Scheme-I; overseas factories apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) and must nominate an Authorised Indian Representative.
- Confirm the exact Indian Standard and the varieties to cover
- Get the product tested at a BIS-recognised lab (simplified procedure) or arrange BIS sampling
- Apply on Manak Online with factory, quality-control and test documents
- BIS factory inspection and sample verification
- Grant of licence, then marking with the ISI mark and CM/L number
Timeline. BIS targets 30 days under the simplified procedure (applying with a recent lab test report) and 90 days under the normal procedure. Overseas factories under FMCS typically take around 6 months.
Fees. Application fee ₹1,000 and annual licence fee ₹1,000, inspection charges of ₹7,000 per man-day, testing charges, and an annual minimum marking fee set for each Indian Standard (with concessions for micro and small units).
Mark. Certified products carry the ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number.
Frequently asked questions
What does IS 13349 cover?
IS 13349:1992: Cast iron single faced thimble mounted sluice gates. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for cast iron single faced thimble mounted sluice gates.
Is BIS certification under IS 13349 mandatory?
Yes, for cast iron single faced thimble mounted sluice gates, under the Cast Iron Products (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 3806(E). The product needs a valid BIS licence (ISI mark) and must carry the ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number.
Where is a product tested for IS 13349?
BIS inspects the factory and has samples tested to the full Indian Standard at a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory. After grant, the factory keeps testing production under the Scheme of Inspection and Testing, and BIS draws factory and market samples.
How long does IS 13349 BIS certification take?
BIS targets 30 days under the simplified procedure (applying with a recent lab test report) and 90 days under the normal procedure. Overseas factories under FMCS typically take around 6 months.
Other standards in Cast Iron Products
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- IS 1537 Vertically Cast – Iron Pressure Pipes for Water, Gas and Sewage
- IS 1726 Cast Iron Man Hole Covers and Frames
- IS 1729 Cast Iron/ductile Iron Drainage Pipes and Pipe Fittings for Over Ground Non-pressure Pipelines Socket and Spigot Series
- IS 1879 Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings
Source: BIS lists of products under compulsory certification (Scheme-I, Scheme-II), checked October 2026. See the full BIS product list or all Indian Standards.
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