For home water heating, the BIS certification license for electrical appliances guarantees adherence to Indian Standards (IS) to preserve safety and quality. Important guidelines call for IS 368:2014 for electric immersion water heaters, IS 302-2-21:2011 for storage-type water heaters, and IS 302-2-35:2017 for instantaneous water heaters. Manufacturers have to apply to BIS, have products tested, and pass a plant inspection. Approval brings an ISI mark. For these goods, the Quality Control Order (QCO) 2024 calls BIS certification. Compliance guarantees consumers in India safe, premium appliances and helps to avoid fines.
Appliances for stationary storage type electric water heaters
302 (Part 2/Sec 21): 2018Appliances for electric instantaneous water heaters
302 (Part 2/Sec 35): 2017Electric Immersion Water Heaters
368: 2014Stationary storage type electric water heaters
2082: 2018Mini domestic water heater for use with piped natural gas (PNG)s
17150: 2019BIS certification ensures that electrical water heating appliances comply with Indian safety and quality standards.
Key standards include IS 368:2014, IS 302-2-21:2011, and IS 302-2-35:2017 for different types of heaters.
Yes, per the Quality Control Order (QCO) 2024, BIS certification is mandatory for domestic water heating appliances.
Manufacturers must apply online, submit documents, undergo factory inspection, and pass product testing.
The initial certification is valid for two years and can be renewed upon compliance.
