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IS 17150 BIS Certification for Mini Domestic Water Heater for Use with Piped Natural Gas (PNG)s

Mini Domestic Water Heater for Use with Piped Natural Gas (PNG)s made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 17150 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.

About IS 17150

StandardIS 17150: 2019
TitleMini domestic water heater for use with piped natural gas (PNG)s
Product coveredMini Domestic Water Heater for Use with Piped Natural Gas (PNG)s
CategoryElectrical Appliances for domestic water heating
SchemeISI mark licence (Scheme-I)
Notified underElectrical Appliances for domestic water heating (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 1253(E), dated 05th March 2024 · Order PDF

Editions and amendments of IS 17150

EditionPublishedStatus
IS 17150:2025
MINI DOMESTIC WATER HEATER FOR USE WITH PIPED NATURAL GAS PNG - SPECIFICATION ( First Revision )
27 Jun 2025Current, next review 31 Jul 2030
IS 17150:2019
Mini domestic water heater for use with piped natural gas (PNG) ? specification
30 Jun 2019Withdrawn 4 Dec 2025

No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.

Marking fee for IS 17150

BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 17150, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:

Unit sizeMinimum marking fee (per year)
Large₹1,70,000
Medium₹1,36,000
Small₹85,000
Micro₹34,000

Unit rate: ₹2 per piece. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.

ISI licences under IS 17150

BIS records 4 operative licences (4 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Haryana (2), Maharashtra (1), Gujarat (1).

Testing against IS 17150

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 17150 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 17150 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 17150

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.

  1. Confirm the exact Indian Standard and the varieties to cover
  2. Get the product tested at a BIS-recognised lab (simplified procedure) or arrange BIS sampling
  3. Apply on Manak Online with factory, quality-control and test documents
  4. BIS factory inspection and sample verification
  5. 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 17150 cover?

IS 17150: 2019: Mini domestic water heater for use with piped natural gas (PNG)s. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for mini domestic water heater for use with piped natural gas (PNG)s.

Is BIS certification under IS 17150 mandatory?

Yes, for mini domestic water heater for use with piped natural gas (PNG)s, under the Electrical Appliances for domestic water heating (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 1253(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 17150?

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 17150 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 Electrical Appliances for domestic water heating

  • IS 302 20 products
  • IS 368 Electric Immersion Water Heaters
  • IS 2082 Stationary Storage Type Electric Water Heaters

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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