Common use of Standards and Codes Clause in Contracts

Standards and Codes. The following Indian Standard Specifications and Codes of Practice will apply to the equipment and the work covered by the scope of this contract. In addition the relevant clauses of the Indian Electricity Act 1910 and Indian Electricity Rules 1956 as amended upto date shall also apply. Wherever appropriate Indian Standards are not available, relevant British and/or IEC Standards shall be applicable. BIS certified equipment shall be used as a part of the Contract in line with Government regulations. Necessary test certificates in support of the certification shall be submitted prior to supply of the equipment. It is to be noted that updated and current Standards shall be applicable irrespective of those listed below. Low voltage Switchgear and Controlgear specifications IS 13947 : 1993 Part I – General Part 2 – Circuit Breakers Part 3 – Switch Fuse Units Part 4 – Contactors and Motor Starters Part 5 – Control Circuit Devices Electrical Relays for power system protection IS 3231 : 1986 Low voltage Switchgear and Controlgear assemblies IS 8623 : 1993 Marking of Switchgear busbars IS 11353 : 1985 Degree of Protection of Enclosures for low voltage switchgear IS 2147 : 1962 Code of Practice for selection, installation and maintenance of Switchgear IS 10118 : 1982