In pursuance of Sub rule 1 of Rule 15 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules

## Report on Amendment to Indian Standard IS 13095:2020 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes an amendment to the Indian Standard IS 13095:2020 concerning Butterfly Valves for General Purposes. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has notified this amendment, effective December 1, 2021, and valid until May 31, 2022. This report details the changes introduced, the rationale behind them (as inferred from the text), the stakeholders affected, and the expected impact of the amendment. The key finding is that the amendment introduces a specific change to the standard, extending its specific enforced validity until May 31, 2022. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide an informative overview of the amendment to Indian Standard IS 13095:2020, based solely on the information provided in the official notification published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). This report aims to clarify the nature of the amendment, its implications, and relevant details for the affected industry. **3. Policy Overview:** This report concerns an *amendment* to the existing Indian Standard **IS 13095 : 2020** - Butterfly Valves for General Purposes. The core objective of the original standard, as implicitly stated, is to define standards for Butterfly Valves used for general purposes. **4. Background and Rationale:** This report analyzes an amendment to the existing Indian Standard **IS 13095 : 2020**. Given the timeline associated with this amendment, specifically the limited validity window, the reason for this amendment is likely related to ensuring updated guidelines/requirements regarding Butterfly Valves for general purposes are adhered to and the previous standards stay relevant till they are potentially superseded by a completely updated new standard. It addresses the need to modify and update existing standards. It is crucial to note that without access to the original standard and further amendments, this remains speculative. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This is an *amendment*. The provided text highlights the following key changes: * **Part of original policy being changed:** The provided text explicitly states that this is "Amendment No. 1" to IS 13095:2020. * **New Rule/Provision:** The amendment dictates the period till which the original standard remains in force *without the amendment*, which is established as up to **31 May 2022.** * **Difference/Effect of the change:** This amendment sets a sunset clause for the validity of the original standard without the changes introduced by the amendment. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this amendment include: * Manufacturers of Butterfly Valves for General Purposes * Industries utilizing Butterfly Valves for General Purposes * Testing and certification bodies involved in ensuring compliance with Indian Standards * Organizations involved in standardization and quality control in the relevant sector * Procurement agencies utilizing these valves, requiring compliance to BIS standards. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** Based on the text, the following can be inferred: * **Responsible Agency:** The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the responsible body for implementing and enforcing this amendment. * **Timeline:** The amendment is effective from December 1, 2021, and will remain in force until May 31, 2022. All stakeholders must adhere to the amended standard within this timeframe. * Implementation will require manufacturers to incorporate the changes specified in Amendment No. 1 in their production processes to ensure compliance. Testing and certification bodies will need to update their procedures to reflect the amended standard. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of this specific amendment is to: * Ensure all products meet the requirement for Butterfly Valves for General Purposes. * Provide a clear timeline for industry adaptation to amended standards. * Maintain the relevance and applicability of the IS 13095:2020 standards by introducing modifications. **9. Conclusion:** This report summarizes Amendment No. 1 to the Indian Standard IS 13095:2020 concerning Butterfly Valves for General Purposes. The amendment, effective from December 1, 2021, and valid until May 31, 2022, ensures that manufacturers adhere to updated standards, thereby maintaining the quality and safety of Butterfly Valves. Stakeholders must be aware of these changes and their corresponding implementation timelines. This amendment is significant as it reflects the BIS's commitment to continuously improving and updating standards to meet evolving industry needs and safety requirements.

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