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SCHEME OF TESTING AND INSPECTIONFOR CERTIFICATION OF

STEEL TUBES, TUBULARS AND OTHER STEEL FITTINGSPART 2 - STEEL PIPE FITTINGS

ACCORDING TOIS 1239 {Part 2):2011

(Fifth Revision)

1. LABORATORY - A laboratory shall be maintained which shall besuitably equipped and staffed where different tests given in thespecification shall be carried out in accordance with the methodsgiven in the specification.

2. TEST RECORDS: All records of tests, inspection and calibrationshall be kept in suitable forms approved by the Bureau.

2.1 All testing apparatus/measuring instruments shall beperiodically checked and calibrated and records of suchchecks/calibration shall be maintained. Tensile testing machine shallbe calibrated at least once in a year.

2.2 Copies of any records and other connected papers that maybe required by the Bureau shall be made available at any time onrequest.

3. QUALITY CONTROL:

3.1 It is recommended that, as far as possible, Statistical QualityControl (SQC) methods may be used for controlling the quality ofthe product during production as envisaged in this Scheme [See IS397(part I) to IS 397(part 4)]..

3.2 In addition, effort should be made to gradually introduce aQuality Management System in accordance with IS/ISO 9001.

4. STANDARD MARK:

The Standard Mark, as given in Column (1) of the First Schedule ofthe licence, shall be applied on each fitting by way of stencilling ortransfix labels, provided all Steel Tubes, Tubulars and other Steelfittings marked conforms to IS 1239(Part 2).

4.1 MARKING - In addition the following information shall be indicatedby means of a tag on each bag/bundle containing fittings/ tubular /sockets:(a) Name of the manufacturer or trade mark;(b) Size, designation and type of fittings;

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.'(c) Identification mark in code Of otherwise to enable the date and

lot of manufacture to be traced back to factory records; and;(d) Made in India, if required;(e) Licence No. (CM/L-xxxxxxx)

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5. LEVELSOF CONTROL:

5.1 The tests, as indicated in Table 1 attached and at the levels ofcontrol specified therein, shall be carried out on the wholeproduction of the factory which is covered by this scheme andappropriate records and charts maintained in accordance withparagraph 2.0 above. All the production which conforms to theIndian Standards and covered by the licence shall be marked withcertification mark of the Bureau.

5.2 In respect of all other clauses of the specification the factorywill maintain appropriate control and checks to ensure that theirproduct conforms to the various requirements of this specification.

5.3 Tubulars confirming to this standard shall be made from tubeswhich comply with all the appropriate requirements of IS 1239 (Part1). General requirements relating to the supply of steel tubular andother fittings shall conforms to IS 1387.

6. REJECTIONS - A separate record shall be maintained givinginformation relating to the rejection of the production -notconforming to the requirements of the specification and the methodof its disposal. Such material shall in no circumstances be storedtogether with that conformingto the specification.

7. SAMPLES - The licensee shall supply, free of charge, the samplesrequired in accordance with the Bureau' of Indian Standards(Certification) Regulations, 1988, as subsequently amended, fromthe factory or godowns. The Bureau shall pay for the samples takenby it from the open market.

8. REPLACEMENT:

8.1 Whenever a complaint is received soon after the goods withStandard Marks have been purchased and used, and if there isadequate evidence that the goods have not been misused, defectivegoods or their components are replaced or repaired free of cost bythe licensee in case the complaint is proved to be genuine and thewarranty period (where applicable) has not expired. The finalauthority to judge the conformity of the product to the IndianStandard shall be with the Bureau. The firm shall have owncomplaint investigation system as per 15/15010002.

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8.2 In the event of any damages caused by the goods bearing theStandard Mark, or claim being filed by the consumers against BISStandard Mark and not "conforming to" the relevant IndianStandard, entire liability arising out of such non conforming productshall be of licensee and BIS shall not in any way be responsible insuch cases.

9. STOP MARKING:

9.1 The marking of the product shall be stopped under intimationto the Bureau if, at any time, there is some difficulty in maintainingthe conformity of their product to the specification, or the testingequipment goes out of order. The marking may be resumed as soonas the defects are removed under intimation to Bureau.

9.2 The marking of the product shall be stopped immediately ifdirected to do so by Bureau for any reason. The marking may thenbe resumed only after permission by the Bureau. The informationregarding resumption of markings shall also be sent to the Bureau.

10. PRODUCTION DATA - The licensee shall send to BIS as perthe enclosed proforma-l to be authenticated by a CharteredAccountant, a statement of quantity produced, marked andexported by him and the trade value thereof at the end of eachoperative year of the licence.

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IS 1239(part 2):2011STEELTUBES, TUBULARSAND OTHERSTEELFITTINGS, PART2 - STEELPIPE FITTINGS

TABLE 1 LEVELSOF CONTROL(Para 5 of the Scheme of Testing and Inspection)

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TEST DETAILS LEVELSOF CONTROL

Clause Requirements Test Methods Number Lot size Frequency RemarksNo. Clause Reference of

samDles6.4 Tensile Test and 6.4 IS 1239 (Part 2), One Each consignment of Every In case a test

Elongation IS 1608 steel received consignment certificate is obtained. from the

manufacturer, nofurther tests will benecessarv.

7 Chemical Composition 7.1, IS 228 or any One Each consignment of Every In case a test7.1.1, other established steel received consignment certificate is obtained7.1.2 instrumental 1 from the

4chemical method manufacturer, no,further tests will benecessarv.

8 Dimensions of Tubulars 8 IS 1239 (Part 2), One One hour production Every hour In case a sample failsTable 1 to 6 of of each type & size of that hour's

IS 1239 (Part 2), fitting at each machine production shall notIS 3468 be marked and

9 Dimensions of Steel 9.1, IS 1239 (Part 2), One One hour production Every hour segregated; thosefittings & Tolerances 9.2 Table 7 to 29 of of each type & size of found failing shall be

IS 1239 (Part 2), fitting at each machine rejected. All fittingsIS 554 after this failure shall

10 Joints 10 IS 1239 (Part 2), One One hour production Every hour be checked till five, IS 8999 of each type & size of consecutive samples

fitting at each machine conform to; andthereafter normalfrequency shall beresu med.

11 Pressure Tests * SamDle size and

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TABLE 1 LEVELSOF CONTROL(Para 5 of the Scheme of Testing and Inspection)

* The fittings and sockets before they leave the works shall be subjected to either of Pressure tests [11.1 a) or 11.1 b)] as mutuallyagreed to between the purchaser and the manufacturer.

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a) Internal Hydraulic 11.1(a) IS 1239 (Part 2) As per Acceptance criteriaPressu re Table 30 for Pressure test shallb) Air Pressure 11.1(b) IS 1239 (Part 2) As per be as given in Table

Table 30 30 of IS 1239 (Part2).

11.2 Expansion Test on 11.2, IS 1239 (Part 2), Two One shift (8 hours) At the option of theSockets 11.2.1, IS 2335, production of each manufacturer any

11.2.2 IS 1501, type &size of fitting at one of the tests.IS 554 each machine described in 11.2.1

and 11.2.2 shall becarried out.

13 Galvanizing 13.1.1 IS 1239 (Part 2) Two One shift (8 hours)to IS 4736 production of each

13.1.5 type &size of fittinQs..,14 Workmanship 14 IS 1239 (Part 2) Each Those do not

Piece conforms, shall berejected.

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PROFORt:- 1

Period covered

PROFORMAFOR OBTAININGPRODUCTIONDETAILS

CM/L No.

Name of Licensee

1.1

2.0

2.1

3.0

3.1

3.2

4.0

4.1

Name of Articles (s) IS No.

Grade/Type/Size/Va riety /Class/Rating

Brand/Trade/Name(s) of BIS Certification Marked Products

Total production of the articles(s)

licensed for certification marking

Total production of the article(s)

conforming to Indian Standard

Production covered with BIS

Certification Mark and its Value

a) Quantity

b) Value (Rs.)

Brand Name used on production covered under BIS Certification Mark

Calculation of marking fee on unit-rate basis; MarkingFee per unit

a) Unit

b) Quantity covered with BIS Certification Mark

c) Markingfee rounded off in whole rupees as obtained by applying unit rates given in (a)on quantity given in (b) .Note: In case a clause is not applicable, suitable remarks may be given against it.

Quantity not covered with BIS Certification Mark. If any, and the reasons for

such non-coverage

Brand Name under with non certified goods were sold

5.0 Quantity Exported with BIS Standard Markand its value

5.1 Brand Name under which BIS Certified goods are exported

6.0 Authentication by Chartered Accountant

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