IS 10386 (Part 11) : 2026 — Construction, Operation and Maintenance of River Valley Projects — Safety Guidelines Part 11 Underground Excavation ( First Revision )

What is IS 10386 (Part 11) : 2026?

IS 10386 (Part 11) : 2026 is an Indian Standard published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the title Construction, Operation and Maintenance of River Valley Projects — Safety Guidelines Part 11 Underground Excavation ( First Revision ). It falls under the <strong>Civil Engineering Design and Construction</strong> group and is administered by the Ministry of Jal Shakti - Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation. Certification under this standard is voluntary.

How to get certified for IS 10386 (Part 11) : 2026

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   Apply online — Submit the BIS portal application with product details, factory information, and test reports.
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   Lab testing — Submit product samples to a BIS-recognised testing laboratory for evaluation against the standard.
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   Factory inspection — A BIS officer visits your manufacturing facility to verify quality control systems.
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   Licence grant — On approval, BIS issues the licence. You may then affix the ISI Mark on compliant products.