IS 1293:2005 Plugs And Socket-Outlets - Specification

BIS IS 1293:2005 is the Indian standard that specifies the safety and performance requirements for electrical plugs and socket-outlets to be used in homes and similar locations. It applies to devices rated up to 250 volts and 16 amperes ensuring they provide secure connections for a wide variety of appliances. It makes sure such electrical hazards are avoided, and consumers are protected because products under this standard come under stringent quality checking parameters. This standard was later consolidated to IS 1293:2019, enforcing similar safety measures still.

IS 1293: 2005, besides being the standard for domestic appliances, covers many kinds of plugs and socket-outlets. It prescribes their requirements concerning design, performance, and safety features that such electrical components must have to operate satisfactorily under normal conditions.

Application of BIS IS 1293: 2005

• Residential Use: For the plugs and socket outlets used in buildings, it ensures safe connections to all appliances throughout the home.
• Industrial Installation: It is also relevant to commercial installations. The power distribution system for office equipment and lighting ensures reliability.
• Light Industries: Plugs and socket outlets, according to IS 1293:2005 can also be used in light industries. In those applications, it ensures safety and performance.
• Voltage and Current Ratings: This standard specifies devices rated up to 250 volts and 16 amperes ensuring they provide secure connections for a wide variety of appliances.
• Quality Control: IS 1293:2005 complies with the safety standards of any product due to the quality control provided. Therefore, the safety of users through all applications increases.

• Safety requirements: It specifies the prime safety requirements to give protection against electric shock and other safety hazards.
• Performance requirements: Performance-based requirements for electrical plugs and socket outlets shall be fulfilled to check their reliability and performance.
• Standardized design: The standardized design gives ease in compatibility with many electrical apparatuses and installations.
• Testing protocols: The standard provides testing protocols for type testing, acceptance testing, and routine testing for continuous compliance with the established safety requirements.
• Certification Requirement: It makes all the plugs and socket outlets be certified by BIS, based on which acceptance for compliance to the standard can be sought, thereby enhancing consumer confidence.

• Compulsory Certification: BIS IS 1293:2005 has to be complied with by plugging and socket-outlets.
• Quality Control Order (QCO): The Ministry of Commerce makes it compulsory till October 23, 2023, and further makes IS 1293:2019 effective.
• Testing Requirements: Type, acceptance, and routine tests on manufacturers' part will prove them safe and competent for standards of safety and performance.
• Compliance with Regulations: This IS 1293:2005 helps manufacturers not break the legal walls of safety required to enter the Indian market.
• Consumer Protection: Compliance ensures that the consumers are provided with healthy components, and the same should be mainly good quality electrical parts.

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