INTRODUCTION

Self-closing taps or push button taps are plumbing fixtures crafted with the purpose of automatically stopping the flow of water after a brief period of activation. They find common application in public restrooms, educational institutions, commercial kitchens, and various other environments, serving as an effective means to promote water conservation and minimize wastage.

To ensure the product quality of Self-closing taps, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has made it mandatory for manufacturers to undergo BIS registration and obtain the BIS ISI mark before selling it in the market. Manufacturers can use the ISI Mark on their products only after obtaining a license from BIS that is granted after BIS registration. The presence of the ISI mark on a product indicates that it complies with BIS's stringent quality standards.

IS 1711:1984 cover self-closing taps. This standard specifies the requirements for self-closing taps, either with or without a stuffing box. This Standard also specifies the materials that can be used to make the body and component parts of self-closing taps.

REQUIREMENTS FOR IS 1711:1984

1.     Self-closing taps shall be of the following nominal sizes:

·       15 mm

·       20 mm

2.     All castings must be structurally sound and free of laps, blow holes, and fittings.

3.     The external and internal surfaces of the castings must be clean, smooth, and sand-free.

4.     No casting shall be burned, plugged, stopped, or patched, and casting shall be neatly dressed.

5.     The body must be strong and durable, and it must be able to withstand rough handling.

6.     A spring-loaded spindle or another equally effective device shall operate the valve.

7.     All machining must be done in such a way that the parts are true to shape and in proper alignment when assembled.

8.     All machined surfaces must be finished smoothly. The tap shall be tested in accordance with the specified standard.

9.     Each tap shall be clearly and permanently marked with the manufacturer’s name or trade mark, the nominal size of the tap.

10.  The taps may also be marked with the standard (ISI) mark.

11.  The Manufacturer must obtain a BIS license from the Bureau of Indian Standards to use a standard mark (ISI Mark).

Process for BIS ISI Mark Certification

To know the process in detail, please visit:

• ISI Mark Certification for Domestic Manufactures
• ISI Mark Certification for Foreign Manufactures

Under BIS Registration Products ISI and CRS

• BIS CRS Registration For IT Products List
• ISI Mark Registration For ISI Products List

Benefits of BIS Certification

The BIS registration provides the following benefits:

1.     Increase sales: BIS-registered products are more likely to be of higher quality and attract more customers.

2.     Reduce the amount of money spent on quality maintenance: Upon getting certification, there's no need to follow separate quality guidelines for products.

3.     Enhance product credibility and reduce environmental risk: BIS-certified items are genuine and trustworthy because they work really well and last a long time.

4.     Ensure the highest level of quality and dependability: The presence of a BIS registration number implies that the product is of high quality and dependability.

5.     Ensure the organization’s expansion: BIS certification boosts your product’s reputation, resulting in significant growth and market exposure.

CONCLUSION

Self closing taps has been included in the mandatory ISI Certification Scheme under the IS 1711:1984 standard. Manufacturers cannot import, export, or sell this product in the Indian consumer market without the ISI Mark imprinted.

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