Date: 2026-03-30Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
In pursuance of Sub rule 1 of Rule 15 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018, the Bureau of Indian Standards hereby notifies that Indian standards, particulars of which are given in the second column
**Executive Summary**
This notification issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) announces the establishment of three new/revised Indian Standards effective from March 25, 2026. The document details standards for industrial boiler testing, building stones (marble), and HVAC service valves. A key transition deadline of September 25, 2026, is set for the withdrawal of the older industrial boiler standard.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Established Standards**
* **IS 13980 : 2025:** Establishes the first revision for the "Code of Practice for Acceptance Tests on Industrial Boilers," effective March 25, 2026.
* **IS 14223 (Part 2) : 2025:** Establishes new specifications for "Polished Building Stones," specifically focusing on Marble and Similar Stones.
* **IS 19409 : 2025:** Establishes new specifications for "Service Valves for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Purposes."
**Standard Withdrawal and Concurrent Validity**
* **IS 13980 : 1995:** The previous version of the industrial boiler standard will remain in force concurrently with the new version for six months.
* **Withdrawal Date:** The 1995 version of the industrial boiler standard is scheduled for official withdrawal on September 25, 2026.
**Impact Analysis**
**Industrial Boiler Manufacturers and Testing Engineers**
**Impact**
The primary code of practice for acceptance tests has been revised (IS 13980:2025), replacing the long-standing 1995 version.
**Action Required**
Stakeholders must update their testing protocols and compliance frameworks to align with the first revision by the September 25, 2026, transition deadline.
**Marble and Building Stone Suppliers**
**Impact**
New specific standards (IS 14223 Part 2) are now in place for polished marble and similar stones to ensure quality and technical compliance.
**Action Required**
Manufacturers and suppliers must ensure their stone products meet the specific requirements and measurements established in the 2025 standard.
**Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Manufacturers**
**Impact**
Service valves used in HVAC and refrigeration systems are now governed by the newly established IS 19409 : 2025 specification.
**Action Required**
Procurement and quality assurance teams must verify that all service valves used in their systems comply with the new Indian Standard specifications.
Key Entities Referenced
Bureau of Indian Standards: The national standards body of India responsible for establishing and notifying the Indian standards listed in the schedule.
Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018: The legal framework under Rule 15 of which the new Indian standards are established and notified.
IS 13980 : 2025: A revised Indian standard establishing the code of practice for acceptance tests on industrial boilers.
IS 14223 (Part 2) : 2025: A newly established Indian standard providing specifications for polished building stones, specifically marble and similar stones.
IS 19409 : 2025: A newly established Indian standard for service valves used in air conditioning and refrigeration purposes.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग III—खण् ड 4
PART III—Section 4
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 230] नई दिल्ली, सोमिार, माच च30, 2026/चत्रै 9, 1948 र् 22, 1947
No. 230] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026/CHAITRA 9, 1948 s 1947
भारतीय मानक ब्य रू ो
(उपभोक्त ा मामल ेजिभाग)
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 27 माच,च 2026
सिं भ:च HQ-PUB013/1/2020-PUB-BIS(1512).—भारतीय मानक ब्यूरो जनयम, 2018 के जनयम 15 के
उपजनयम (1) के अनुसरण म ें भारतीय मानक ब्यूरो एतिद्वारा अजधसूजचत करता ह ै की जिन भारतीय मानकों के जििरण
इसमें संलग्न अनूसूची के जद्वतीय स्ट्तंभ में दिये गये ह,ैं तीसरे स्ट्तभं में इंजगत जतजि को स्ट्िाजपत हो गये ह|ैं चौिे स्ट्तंभ में दिय े
गय े मानकों के जििरण, यदि कोई हो तो ि े भी साि-साि लाग ू रहगें े िब तक ि े पााँचिें स्ट्तंभ म ें इंजगत जतजि को िापस
जलए िान े ह ैं |
अनसु चू ी
क्रम स्ट्िाजपत भारतीय मानकों की संख्या, िर्च तिा प्रजतस्ट्िापन जतजि भारतीय मानकों, यदि िापस जलए िाने हैं, िापस होने की
स.ं जतजि
िीर्चक की संख्या, िर्च तिा िीर्चक
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 आई एस 13980 : 2025 25 माचच 2026 आई एस 13980 : 1995 25 जसतंबर 2026
औद्योजगक बॉयलरों के स्ट्िीकायचता औद्योजगक बायलरों के स्ट्िीकायचता
परीक्षण — रीजत संजहता परीक्षण — रीजत संजहता
(पहला पुनरीक्षण)
2334 GI/2026 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
2 आई एस 14223 (भाग 2) : 2025 25 माचच 2026 लागू नही लागू नही
प ाजलि दकए हुए इमारती पत्िर — जिजिजि
भाग 2 संगमरमर और समान पत्िर
3 आई एस 19409 : 2025 25 माचच 2026 लागू नही लागू नही
िातानुकूलन और प्रिीतन प्रयोिनों के जलए
सर्िचस िाल्ि — जिजिजि
जचत्रा गुप्ता, िैज्ञाजनक िी एिं उप महाजनिेिक (हॉलमार्किंग एिं रेननंग)
[जिज्ञापन-III/4/असा./806/2025-26]
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS
(Department of Consumer Affairs)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 27th March, 2026
Ref: HQ-PUB013/1/2020-PUB-BIS(1512).—In pursuance of Sub-rule (1) of Rule (15) of the Bureau of
Indian Standards Rules, 2018, the Bureau of Indian Standards hereby notifies that Indian standards, particulars of
which are given in the second column of the schedule hereto annexed have been established on the date indicated
against it in third column. The particulars of the standards, if any which are given in the fourth column shall also
remain in force concurrently till they are withdrawn on the date indicated against them in the fifth column.
SCHEDULE
Sl No., Year & Title of the Indian Date of No. , Year & Title of the Indian Date of
No. Standards Established Establishment Standards to be Withdrawn, if Withdrawal
any
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 IS 13980 : 2025 25 March 2026 IS 13980 : 1995 25 September
Acceptance Tests on Industrial Acceptance Tests on Industrial 2026
Boilers — Code of Practice Boilers — Code of Practice
(First Revision)
2 IS 14223 (Part 2) : 2025 25 March 2026 NA NA
Polished Building Stones —
Specification
Part 2 Marble and Similar Stones
3 IS 19409 : 2025 25 March 2026 NA NA
Service Valves for Air Conditioning
and Refrigeration Purposes —
Specification
CHITRA GUPTA, Scientist G & DDG (Hallmarking and Training)
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./806/2025-26]
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