BIS CERTIFICATION FOR BOXES AND ENCLOSURES FOR ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR FIXED ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS IS 14772:2020

In compliance with IS 14772:2020, BIS certification becomes obligatory for Boxes and Enclosures utilized for Electrical Accessories within Household and Similar Fixed Electrical Installations. These specialized structures safeguard electrical components within residential environments, ensuring their organization and security. Whether crafted from plastic, metal, or alternative materials, these enclosures play a crucial role in maintaining safety, regulatory adherence, and optimal performance of home electrical systems. They greatly contribute to the organization, safety, and management of electrical installations, facilitating the protection and management of components like junctions, outlets, and switches.

The ISI mark, representing strict adherence to quality and safety standards, acts as a hallmark for these boxes and enclosures, signifying conformity with regulations and ensuring their reliability and performance. This standard pertains to electrical boxes, enclosures, and their components with a rated voltage of up to 440 V AC, intended for domestic or similar stationary electrical installations, whether indoors or outdoors. Integrated or built-in connecting devices typically feature rated voltages of 250 V and 400 V AC, with standard rated connecting capacities ranging from 0.5 mm² to 35 mm².

Key Highlights

Product Name	Boxes and Enclosures for Electrical Accessories for Household and Similar Fixed Electrical Installations
Applicable Indian Standard	IS 14772: 2020
Applicable Certification Scheme	Product Certification Scheme (ISI Mark Scheme) Scheme 1 - Schedule 2
Compliance Requirement	Mandatory
QCO Link	Quality Control Order
Scope as per Standard	This standard is applicable to boxes, enclosures, and their components ("boxes" and "enclosures") for electrical accessories with a rated voltage not exceeding 440 V AC, designated for household or similar stationary electrical installations, whether installed indoors or outdoors. However, this standard excludes: a) Ceiling roses; b) Luminaries supporting couplers; and c) Boxes, enclosures, and their components explicitly designed for use in cable trunking and ducting systems compliant with IEC 61084, and which are not intended for installation outside of these systems.

TESTS

The following are the major tests for Boxes and Enclosures for Electrical Accessories for Household and Similar Fixed Electrical Installations:

Marking and visual Examination
Dimension
Protection Against Electrical Shock
Provision for Earthing
Construction
Resistance to ageing; protection against ingress of solid objects and against harmful ingress of water
Mechanical strength
Insulation resistance and electric strength
Resistance to Heat
Creepage distance, clearance and distance through seating compound
Resistance of insulating material to abnormal heat and to fire
Resistance to tracking
Resistance to Corrosion

All boxes and enclosures of this nature fall under the ISI certification scheme, which is compulsory according to BIS as per IS 14772:2020. Without the ISI mark, they cannot be exported, imported, or sold in the Indian consumer market.

BIS Certification Process

Acquiring a BIS license entails a detailed evaluation of manufacturing infrastructure, quality control capabilities, testing facilities, and production processes. This thorough assessment guarantees that the products not only meet regulatory standards but also ensure safety and reliability for consumers.

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Timeline

The estimated timeframe for acquiring BIS Certification for Boxes and Enclosures for Electrical Accessories for Household and Similar Fixed Electrical Installations, to utilize the ISI mark as per IS 14772:2020, is outlined below:

For Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 30 days)
For Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)

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