BIS Update: Essential Standards for Electrical and Fire Safety

The Bureau of Indian Standards on September 20th 2024 issued the date of establishment and withdrawal for Indian Particulars related to High-Voltage Fuses for the External Protection of Shunt Capacitors.

Key Updates from BIS

The following are the significant changes that have been made:

1. High-Voltage Fuses for Capacitors

  • New Standard Established: IS 9402 : 2024 (IEC 60549: 2013)
    • Title: High-Voltage Fuses for the External Protection of Shunt Capacitors (First Revision)
    • Date of Establishment: September 6, 2024
  • Standard to be Withdrawn: IS 9402 – 1980
    • Title: Specification for High-Voltage Fuses for External Protection of Shunt Power Capacitors
    • Date of Withdrawal: March 6, 2025

This update aims to ensure that high-voltage fuses meet modern safety and performance standards, enhancing reliability in electrical systems.

2. High-Voltage Fuse-Links for Motor Circuits

  • New Standard Established: IS 10624 : 2024 (IEC 60644: 2009 + AMD 1: 2019)
    • Title: High-Voltage Fuse-Links for Motor Circuit Applications — Specification (First Revision)
    • Date of Establishment: September 6, 2024
  • Standard to be Withdrawn: IS 10624 – 1983
    • Title: Specification for High Voltage Fuse Links for Motor Circuit Applications
    • Date of Withdrawal: March 6, 2025

The revision of this standard is particularly significant for industries relying on motor circuits, ensuring enhanced safety and operational efficiency.

3. Electric Welding Equipment

  • New Standard Established: IS 18483 (Part 2) : 2024 (IEC 62822-2: 2016)
    • Title: Electric Welding Equipment — Assessment of Restrictions Related to Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields (0 Hz to 300 GHz) Part 2 Arc Welding Equipment
    • Date of Establishment: September 6, 2024
  • Standard to be Withdrawn: None

This standard emphasizes the importance of safety measures in welding equipment, particularly regarding electromagnetic field exposure.

4. Wildland Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment

  • New Standard Established: IS 18589 (Part 4) : 2024 (ISO 16073-4: 2019)
    • Title: Wildland Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment — Requirements and Test Methods Part 4 Gloves
    • Date of Establishment: September 6, 2024
  • Standard to be Withdrawn: None

This standard outlines essential requirements for gloves used in firefighting, ensuring the safety of personnel in hazardous environments.

5. Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair of Firefighters’ PPE

  • New Standard Established: IS 18804 : 2024 (ISO 23616: 2022)
    • Title: Cleaning, Inspection and Repair of Firefighters’ Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    • Date of Establishment: September 6, 2024
  • Standard to be Withdrawn: None

The establishment of this standard underscores the critical importance of maintaining firefighters’ PPE to ensure their safety and effectiveness in emergency situations.

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