BIS Certification for Parliament Hinges (IS 362:1991): A Simple Guide for Manufacturers

Have you seen a door that opens fully and rests flat against the wall? A parliament hinge is usually behind it. These hinges have wide leaves (the flat metal plates). The wide leaves push the door away from the frame, so the door can open wide without hitting the wall or any other part.

In India, the quality of these hinges is checked by a government rule called IS 362:1991. This guide explains that rule in very easy words.

What Are Parliament Hinges?

A normal hinge keeps the door close to the frame. A parliament hinge keeps the door a little far from the frame. That is why the door can open wider.

The standard talks about these things:

• What metal is used
• Size of the hinge, and how much difference in size is allowed
• How the hinge is made
• Finish (the outer coating)
• Marking and packing

Types of Parliament Hinges

The edges of the knuckles (the round part where the pin sits) must be straight. They must also stand at a right angle to the flat leaf. This helps the hinge move smoothly. Some types also need washers made of nylon, plastic or a similar material.

Why Is BIS Approval Needed?

A hinge looks small, but it holds the whole weight of the door every day. If the hinge is weak, the door can sag, break the frame or fall. So the government wants every maker to follow the standard.

A maker who wants BIS Certification for Parliament hinges must first take a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Only after that can the ISI Mark be put on the hinge.

This product comes under the ISI Mark Scheme (Scheme I of Schedule II). It is compulsory under the Quality Control Order (QCO). Rules can change, so please check the latest QCO before you start.

What Does the License Cover?

Think of the license as a list of products you are allowed to make with the ISI Mark. BIS gives it only for the hinges that were tested and checked in your factory. The BIS Scope for Parliament hinges depends on:

• Hinge type (Type 1, 2 or 3)
• Material
• Size and leaf width
• Pin and washer details
• Surface finish

If you want to add a new size or material later, you must take BIS approval first.

Tests Done on Parliament Hinges

Samples are tested in a lab approved by BIS. The BIS Testing Requirement for Parliament hinges has these checks:

Who Can Apply?

• Indian manufacturers can apply directly.
• Foreign manufacturers can apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme. They must name an Authorised Indian Representative.
• Traders and importers usually cannot take the license in their own name.

Documents Usually Needed

• Business registration and factory address proof
• Factory plan and flow chart of how the hinge is made
• List of machines and testing equipment
• Calibration papers of the equipment (proof that the instruments measure correctly)
• Details of quality and technical staff
• Raw material details and supplier names
• Product drawings and list of all sizes and types

Steps to Get the ISI Mark

1. Prepare documents: collect all the papers and check your factory setup.
2. Apply: send the application to BIS and pay the fee.
3. Factory visit: a BIS officer visits your factory and takes samples.
4. Testing: the samples are tested in an approved lab.
5. License is granted: if all is fine, BIS gives you the license. Now you can use the ISI Mark.

Getting a BIS License for Parliament hinges is not the end of the work. BIS can visit again, take new samples and check your records. So you must keep the same quality every day, not only on the day of the visit.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using the ISI Mark before the license is granted
• Not keeping test records and calibration papers
• Forgetting some hinge sizes in the application
• Using material that does not match the standard
• Ignoring the QCO date

Benefits of BIS Approval

• Legal permission to sell in India
• More trust from builders, dealers and buyers
• Better hinges that last longer
• Fewer complaints and returns

Conclusion

EVTL India is one of the leading BIS Consultant in India, helping manufacturers obtain their BIS licenses hassle-free. Our team checks if your factory is ready, prepares your documents, arranges sample testing and stays with you until the license is in your hands.

A parliament hinge may be a small product, but a good one keeps a door safe and smooth for many years. Following IS 362:1991 protects your customers and also your business.

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• Phone: +91 95609 35898
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FAQs

1. What is IS 362:1991?

It is the Indian rulebook for parliament hinges. It tells the material, size, making, finish, marking and packing rules.

2. Is BIS certification compulsory for parliament hinges?

Yes, it is compulsory under the Quality Control Order. Please check the latest order before you apply, because rules can change.

3. Who can get the BIS license?

Manufacturers, Indian or foreign. Traders and importers usually cannot get it in their own name.

4. Can I use the ISI Mark before I get the license?

No. You can use the mark only after BIS gives the license. The license number must be shown with it.

5. How much time does it take?

It depends on your papers, your factory and the test results. Complete documents and a ready factory save time.

6. Does the license cover all hinge sizes?

No. It covers only the types, materials and sizes that were tested and approved.

7. Is the work over after getting the license?

No. BIS can check your factory and take samples again later, so you must keep the quality the same.

8. Can EVTL India help me?

Yes. We help with documents, testing, factory visit preparation and the full process until the license is granted.