IS piping standards
Indian Standards (BIS) and Indian regulations: Bureau of Indian Standards specifications used across Indian projects, plus IBR. 26 standards most used in piping, flanges, fittings, valves and materials.
| Standard | Covers | Category | On this site |
|---|---|---|---|
| IS 210 | Grey iron castings (FG 150, FG 200, FG 260) | Castings | – |
| IS 554 | Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads (BSPT equivalent) | Threads | Open → |
| IS 808 | Dimensions of hot-rolled steel beams, columns, channels and angles (ISMB, ISMC, ISA) | Plate & structural | Open → |
| IS 1030 | Carbon steel castings for general engineering | Castings | – |
| IS 1161 | Steel tubes for structural purposes | Pipe | Open → |
| IS 1239 Part 1 | Steel tubes — light, medium and heavy (MS / GI pipes) | Pipe | Open → |
| IS 1239 Part 2 | Steel tubulars — screwed fittings (sockets, elbows, tees) | Fittings | Open → |
| IS 1367 | Technical supply conditions for threaded steel fasteners | Bolting | Open → |
| IS 1536 | Centrifugally cast (spun) iron pressure pipes | Pipe | Open → |
| IS 1978 | Line pipe | Pipe | Open → |
| IS 1979 | High-test line pipe | Pipe | Open → |
| IS 2002 | Steel plates for pressure vessels at intermediate and high temperature, including boilers | Plate & structural | Open → |
| IS 2041 | Steel plates for pressure vessels at moderate and low temperature | Plate & structural | Open → |
| IS 2062 | Hot-rolled structural steel (E250, E350) | Plate & structural | Open → |
| IS 2643 | Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are not made on the threads (BSPP equivalent) | Threads | Open → |
| IS 2825 | Code for unfired pressure vessels | Design codes | – |
| IS 3589 | Steel pipes for water and sewage (ERW / SAW, larger diameters) | Pipe | Open → |
| IS 3601 | Steel tubes for mechanical and general engineering | Pipe | Open → |
| IS 4736 | Hot-dip zinc coatings on mild steel tubes (galvanising) | Pipe | Open → |
| IS 4923 | Hollow steel sections for structural use (square and rectangular) | Plate & structural | Open → |
| IS 4984 | Polyethylene (HDPE) pipes for water supply | Pipe | Open → |
| IS 4985 | Unplasticised PVC pipes for potable water | Pipe | Open → |
| IS 6392 | Steel pipe flanges | Flanges | Open → |
| IS 6911 | Stainless steel plate, sheet and strip | Plate & structural | Open → |
| IS 8329 | Centrifugally cast ductile iron pressure pipes | Pipe | Open → |
| IBR 1950 | Indian Boiler Regulations — materials, manufacture and inspection of boilers and steam pipes | Design codes | – |
Subjects are short summaries, not official titles. Always buy the current edition from the issuing body; check which edition your project specification names.
Frequently asked questions
Which IS standards cover piping?
IS 210 (grey iron castings); IS 554 (pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads); IS 808 (dimensions of hot-rolled steel beams); IS 1030 (carbon steel castings for general engineering); IS 1161 (steel tubes for structural purposes); IS 1239 Part 1 (steel tubes — light) and others listed on this page.
Last updated 2026-11-02