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Standard can be defined as a formulation established verbally, in writing or by any other graphical method or by
means of a model, sample or other physical means of representation to serve during a certain period of time for
defining designating or specifying certain features of a unit or basis of measurement, physical object, an action,
process, method, practice, capacity, function, duty, right of responsibility, a behaviour, an attitude a concept or a
conception.
To sell Indian goods in the local and international market certain standardization methods are essential. The
standard is specified by the Bureau of Indian Standard BIS(ISI) for various goods through their booklets. The BIS
only certifies a good often the product meets the specification and passes necessary tests. The manufacturer
allows to use the BIS(ISI) mark on the product only after BIS certification.

These are a number of organisation for standardisation throughout the world in different countries.
The standard organisation and the respective countries are given below:
BIS - Bureau of Indian Standard (ISI) - India
ISO - International standard Organisation
JIS - Japanese Industrial Standard - Japan

BSI - British Standards Institution BS(S) - Britain
DIN - Deutche Industrie Normen - Germany
GOST - Russian
ASA - American standards association - America
Advantages of BIS(ISI) certification marks scheme:

A number of advantages accrue to different sectors of economy from the BIS(ISI) certification marks scheme.
To manufacturers
• Streamlining of production processes and introduction of quality control system.
• Independent audit of quality control system by BIS

• Reaping of production economics accruing from standardization
• Better image of products in the market, both internal and overseas
• Winning for whole-salers, retailers and stockists consumer confidence and goodwill
• Preference for ISI-marked products by organised purchasers, agencies of Central and State Governments,
local bodies, public and private sector undertakings etc. Some organised purchasers offer even higher price
for ISI-marked goods.
• Financial incentives offered by the Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) and nationalised banks.

To consumers
• Conformity with Indian Standards by an independent technical, National Organisation
• Help in choosing a standard product
• Free replacement of ISI-marked products in case of their being found to be of substandard quality
• Protection from exploitation and deception

• Assurance of safety against hazards to life and property
Introduction to National Electrical Code - 2011
National Electrical Code - 2011
National electrical code describes several indian standards deciding with the various aspects relating to electrical
installation practice. It is there fore recommended that individual parts/ sections of the code should be read in
conjunction with the relevant indian standards.
There are 8 parts and each part contains number of sections. Each section refers the description of the electrical
item/ devices, equipment etc.

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