IS 13827 : 1993 — Improving Earthquake Resistance of Earthen Buildings - Guidelines

What is IS 13827 : 1993?

IS 13827 : 1993 is an Indian Standard published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the title Improving Earthquake Resistance of Earthen Buildings - Guidelines. It falls under the <strong>Civil Engineering Design and Construction</strong> group and is administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Ministry of Rural Development. Certification under this standard is voluntary.

How to get certified for IS 13827 : 1993

1. 1
   Apply online — Submit the BIS portal application with product details, factory information, and test reports.
2. 2
   Lab testing — Submit product samples to a BIS-recognised testing laboratory for evaluation against the standard.
3. 3
   Factory inspection — A BIS officer visits your manufacturing facility to verify quality control systems.
4. 4
   Licence grant — On approval, BIS issues the licence. You may then affix the ISI Mark on compliant products.

Amendments to IS 13827 : 1993

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