PART 8 BUILDING MATERIALS

CONTENTS

Page

8.1 SCOPE

8.2 MATERIALS

8.3

NEW AND ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS

8.4 USED MATERIALS

8.5

STORAGE OF MATERIALS

8.6

METHODS OF TEST

8.7

LIST OF STANDARDS

8.1

SCOPE

8.1.1
This part of the Code covers the
minimum requirements of building materials,
and the criteria for
accepting
new
or
alternative building materials.

8.2

8.2.3

NEW
OR
MATERIALS

8.3.1

The provisions of this part do not

preclude the use of any material not
specifically prescribed. Any such
material must be referenced to the
Ghana Standards Authority for approval
provided it is shown to be satisfactory
for the purpose intended and at least the
equivalent of that in this Part in quality,
strength, effectiveness, fire resistance,
durability, safety, maintenance and
compatibility.

8.3.2

Approval in writing shall be obtained by

the owner or his agent before any new
material is used. The Authority having
jurisdiction shall base such approval on
the principle set forth in Section 8.3.1
and shall require that tests be carried out
(Section 8.6) or sufficient evidence or
proof be submitted, at the expense of the
owner or his agent, to substantiate any
claim for the proposed material.

8.4

USED MATERIALS

8.4.1

The use of used materials may not be

precluded provided these meet the
minimum requirements of Section 8.3
and Part 2 Administration.

8.5

STORAGE OF MATERIALS

8.5.1

All building materials shall be stored on

the building site in such a way as to
prevent deterioration or the loss or
impairment of their structural and other
essential properties (see Part 11:
Construction practices, Safety and
the Environment).

MATERIALS

8.2.1 Every material used in fulfillment of the

requirements of this Part, unless otherwise
specified in this Code or approved, shall
conform to the specifications issued by the
Ghana Standards Authority. In the case of
materials where Ghana Standards are not
available, the materials shall conform to the
specifications issued by the recognized
authority. A list of acceptable standard
specifications are given at the end of this part of
the Code.
8.2.2

8.3

The list given at the end of this part of

the Code would be augmented from
time to time by amendments, revisions
and additions. The Authority shall take
cognisance of such amendments and
revisions. The latest version of a
specification shall, as far as possible, be
adopted at the time of enforcement of
this part of the Code.
The list given at the end of this part of
the Code would be augmented from
time to time by amendments, revisions
and additions.
The implementing
Authority shall take cognizance of such
amendments and revisions. The latest
version of a specification shall, as far as
possible, be adopted at the time of
enforcement of this part of the Code.

ALTERNATIVE

8.6

METHODS OF TEST

8.6.1

Every test of material required in this

part or by the Authority having
jurisdiction shall be carried out in
accordance with standard methods of
test issued by the Ghana Standards
Authority. In the absence of methods of
Tests where Ghana standards are not
available, the tests shall conform to the
methods of tests issued by the
recognized authority. Laboratory tests
shall be conducted by recognized
laboratories acceptable to the Ghana
Standards Authority.

products; such as in the category based on

composition as well as on end application of the
materials. The list has been arranged in
alphabetical order of their principal category as
given below:
1. Aluminium and other light metals and
their alloys
2. Bitumen and tar products
3. Builders hardware
4. Building chemicals
5. Building lime and products

8.6.1.1 The manufacturer/supplier shall ensure

that materials conform to the
requirements of the specifications of the
Ghana Standard and if requested, shall
supply a certificate to this effect to the
purchaser or his representative.

6. Burnt clay products

8.6.1.2 When the certificate in Section 8.6.1.1

are not available, the specimen of the
material shall be tested and the cost
thereof should be borne by the
manufacturer/supplier if the material
does not conform to the specification
after such tests. If the material is found
acceptable, the purchaser will bear the
cost of such tests.

9. Conductors and cables

8.7

7. Cement and Concrete ( including

concrete reinforcement)
8. Composite matrix products ( including
cement matrix products)

10. Doors, windows and ventilators

11. Electrical
accessories

wiring,

fittings

and

12. Fillers, stoppers and putties

13. Floor covering, roofing and other
finishes

LIST OF STANDARDS
14. Glass

8.7.1 General
The following are Ghana and other equivalent
Standards for various building materials and
components are to be complied with in
fulfillment of the requirements of this Part of the
Code.
In the compilation of the list, some standards
have been included in more than one category of

15. Gypsum based materials

16. Lignocellulosic building materials
(including Timber. Bamboo and
products thereof)
17. Paints and allied products
18. Polymers,
plastics
geosynthetics/geotextiles

and
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19. Sanitary appliances and water fittings

GS IS: 1254

Specification for corrugated

aluminium sheet.

GS IS: 1284

Wrought aluminium alloy bolt and

screw
stock
for
general
engineering purposes.

GS IS: 1285

Specification for wrought

aluminium and aluminium
alloys, extruded round tube and
hollow sections for general
engineering purposes.

GS IS: 2479

Colour code for the identification

of aluminium and aluminium
alloys for general engineering
purposes.

20. Soil-based products

21. Steel and its alloys
22. Stones
23. Structural sections
24. Thermal insulation materials
25. Threaded fasteners and rivets
26. Unit weights of building materials
27. Water-proofing
materials

and

damp-proofing

28. Welding electrodes and wires

29. Wire ropes and wire products

1.

Aluminium and other light metals

and their Alloys

GS IS: 733

GS IS: 737

Specification
for
wrought
aluminium
and
aluminium
alloys, bars, rods and sections
for
general
engineering
purposes.
Specification
for
wrought
aluminium
and
aluminium
alloys, sheet rods and strip for
general engineering purposes.

GS IS: 738

Specification
for
wrought
aluminium and aluminium alloy
drawn
tube
for
general
engineering purposes.

GS IS: 740

Specification
for
wrought
aluminium alloy rivet stock for
general engineering purposes.

GS IS: 2676 Dimensions for wrought aluminium

and aluminium alloy sheet and
strip.
GS IS: 2677 Dimensions for wrought aluminium
and aluminium alloys, plates
and hot rolled sheets.
GS IS: 14715 Wrought aluminium and its alloys
Chequered/tread sheets for general
engineering purposes Specification.
GS BS 5286: Specification for alumunium framed
sliding doors.
GS BS 1161: Specification for aluminium alloy
sections for structural purposes.
GS BS 4868: Profiled aluminium sheet for
building.
GS BS 4300: Specification for wrought
aluminium and aluminium alloys for
general engineering purposes.
GS BS EN 485: Aluminium and aluminium alloys
Sheet, strip and plate.
GS BS EN 573: Aluminium and aluminium alloys
Chemical composition and form of
wrought products.
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2. Bitumen and Tar Products

GS IS: 73

Specification for paving bitumen.

GS IS: 212

Specification for crude coal tar

for general use.

GS IS: 215

Specification for coal tar.

GS IS: 216

Specification for coal tar pitch.

GS IS: 217

Specification for cutback

bitumen.

GS IS: 218

Specification for creosote oil for

use as wood preservatives.

GS IS: 454

Specification for cutback

bitumen from waxy crude.

GS IS: 702

Specification for industrial

bitumen.

GS IS: 10512

Method for determination of

wax content in bitumen. Coal
tar pitch.

GS IS: 15172

Methods for testing tar and

bituminous materials
Determination of curing index
for cutback bitumens.

GS IS: 15173

Methods for testing tars and

bituminous materials
Determination of breaking point
for cationic bitumen emulsion.

GS IS: 15174

Methods for testing tar and

bituminous material
Determination of breaking point for
anionic bitumen emulsion.

GS IS: 15462 Specification for polymer and

rubber modified bitumen.

GS IS: 1201 to 1220 Methods for testing tar

and bituminous materials

GS BS 76: Specification for Tars for road

purposes.

GS IS: 3117

Specification for bitumen

emulsion
for roads
(anionic type).

GS BS 144: Specification for Coal Tar Creosote

for wood preservation.

GS IS: 8887

Specification for bitumen

emulsion for roads (cationic
type).

GS IS: 9381

GS IS: 9382

GS IS: 10511

Methods for testing tar and

bituminous materials:
Determination of FRAASS
breaking point of bitumen.
Methods for testing tar and
bituminous materials:
Determination of effect of heat
and air by thin film oven test.
Method for determination of
asphaltenes in bitumen by
precipitation with normal
haptane.

GS BS 434: Bituminous road emulsions (anionic

and cationic)
GS BS 594: Hot road asphalt for roads and other
paved areas.

3. Builders Hardware
GS IS: 204

Specification for tower bolts.

GS IS: 205 Specification for non-ferrous metal

butt hinges.
GS IS: 206 Specification for tee and strap
hinges.
GS IS: 208 Specification for door handles.
GS IS: 281 Specification for mild steel sliding
door bolts for use with padlock.
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GS IS: 362 Specification for parliament hinges.

GS IS: 363 Specification for hasps and staples.
GS IS: 364 Specification for fanlight catch.
GS IS: 452 Specification for door springs, rat-tail
type.
GS IS: 453 Specification for double-acting spring
hinges.
GS I: 729 Specification for drawer locks,
cupboard locks and box locks.
GS IS: 1019 Specification for rim latches.
GS IS: 1341 Specification for steel butt hinges.
GS IS: 1823 Specification for floor door
stoppers.

GS IS: 4992 Specification for door handles for

mortice locks (vertical type)
GS IS: 5187 Specification for flush bolts.
GS IS: 5899 Specification for bathroom latches
GS IS: 5930 Specification for mortice latch
(vertical type)
GS IS: 6315 Specification for floor springs
(hydraulically regulated|0 for heavy
doors.
GS IS: 6318 Specification for plastic window
stays and fasteners.
GS IS: 6343 Specification for door closers
(pneumatically regulated) for light
door weighing up to 40 kg.

GS IS: 1837 Specification for fanlight pivots.

GS IS: 6607 Specification for rebated mortice

locks (vertical type).

GS IS: 2209 Specification for mortice locks

(vertical type)

GS IS: 7196 Specification for hold fast.

GS IS: 2681 Specification for non-ferrous metal

sliding door bolts for use with
padlocks.
GS IS: 3564 Specification for door closers
(hydraulically regulated).
GS IS: 3818 Specification for continuous (piano)
hinges.
GS IS: 3828 Specification for ventilator chains
GS IS: 3843 Specification for steel backflap
hinges.

GS IS: 7197 Specification for double action floor

springs (without oil check) for heavy
doors.
GS IS: 7534 Specification for sliding locking bolts
for use with padlocks.
GS IS: 7540 Specification for mortice dead locks
GS IS: 8760 Specification for mortice sliding
door locks, with lever mechanism.
GS IS: 9106 Specification for rising butt hinges.
GS IS: 9131 Specification for rim locks.

GS IS: 3847 Specification for mortice night

latches.

GS IS: 9460 Specification for flush drop handle

for drawer.

GS IS: 4621 Specification for indicating bolts for

use in public baths and lavatories.

GS IS: 9899 Specification for hat coat and

wardrobe hooks.

GS IS: 4948 Specification for welded steel wire

fabric for general use.

GS IS: 10019 Specification for mild steel stays

and fasteners.
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GS IS: 10090 Specification for numerical.

GS IS: 10342 Specification for curtain rail
system.
GS IS: 12817 Specification for stainless steel
butt hinges.
GS IS: 12867 Specification for PVC hand rails
covers.
GS IS: 14912 Specification for door closers
concealed type (hydraulically
regulated).
4. Building Chemicals
a) Anti-termite Chemicals
GS IS: 632 Specification for gamma-BHC
(lindane) emulsifiable concentrates.
GS IS: 8944 Specification for chlorpyrifos
emulsifiable concentrates.
b) Chemical Admixture/Water Proofing
Compounds
GS IS: 2645 Specification for integral
waterproofing compounds for cement
mortar and concrete.
GS IS: 6925 Methods of test for determination
of water soluble chlorides in concrete
admixtures.
GS IS: 9103 Specification for concrete
admixtures.

GS IS: 12118 Specification for two parts

polysulphide based sealants.
d) Adhesives
GS IS: 848 Specification for synthetic resin
adhesives for plywood (phenolic and
aminoplastic).
GS IS: 849 Specification for cold setting case in
glue for wood.
GS IS: 851 Specification for synthetic resin
adhesives for construction work (nonstructural) in wood.
GS IS: 852 Specification for animal glue for
general wood-working purposes.
GS IS: 1508 Specification for extenders for use
in synthetic resin adhesives
(ureaformaldehyde) for plywood.
GS IS: 4835 Specification for polyvinyl acetate
dispersion-based adhesives for wood.
GS IS: 9188 Performance requirements for
adhesive for structural laminated
wood products for use under exterior
exposure condition.
GS IS: 12830 Rubber based adhesives for fixing
PVC tiles to cement.
GS IS: 12994 Epoxy adhesives, room
temperature curing general purpose.
5. Building Lime and Products

c) Sealants/Fillers

GS IS: 712 Specification for building limes.

GS IS: 1834 Specification for hot applied sealing

compound for joint in concrete.

GS IS: 1624 Method of field testing of building

lime.

GS IS: 1838 Specification for preformed filers for

expansion joint in concrete pavements
and structures (non-extruding and
resilient type).

GS IS: 2686 Specification for cinder as fine

aggregates for use in lime concrete.

GS IS: 11433 Specification for one grade

GS I: 3068 Specification for broken brick (burntclay) coarse aggregates for use in lime
concrete.
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GS IS: 3115 Specification for lime based blocks.

GS IS: 3182 Specification for broken bricks
(burnt clay) fine aggregates fro use in
lime mortar.
GS IS: 4098 Specification for lime-pozzolana
mixture.

GS IS: 2691 Specification for burnt clay facing

bricks.
GS IS: 3495 Methods of test of burnt-clay.
GS IS: 3495 Methods of test of burnt clay.
GS IS: 3583 Specification for burnt clay paving
bricks.

GS IS: 4139 Specification for calcium silicate

bricks.

GS IS: 4885 Specification for sewer bricks.

GS IS: 6932 Method of tests for building limes.

GS IS: 5454 Methods for sampling of clay

building bricks.

GS IS: 10360 Specification for lime pozzolana

concrete blocks for paving.
GS IS: 10772 Specification for quick setting lime
pozzolana mixture.
GS IS: 12894 Specification for pulverized fuel
ash lime bricks.
6. Burnt Clay Products
a) Blocks
GS IS: 3952 Specification for burnt hollow bricks
for walls and partitions.

GS IS: 5779 Specification fort burnt clay soling

bricks.
GS IS: 6165 Dimensions for special shapes of
clay bricks.
GS IS: 11650 Guide for manufacture of common
burnt clay building bricks by semimechanized process.
GS IS: 13757 Specification for clay fly ash
building bricks.
GS BS 3921: Clay bricks and blocks.

b) Soil-Based Products

d) Jallies

GS IS: 1725 Specification for soil-based blocks

used in general building construction.

GS IS: 7556 Specification for burnt clay jallies.

c) Bricks
GS IS: 1077 Specification for common burnt clay
building bricks.
GS IS: 2117 Guide for manufacture of handmade-common burnt clay building
bricks.

e) Tiles
GS IS: 654 Specification for clay roofing tiles.
Mangalore pattern.
GS IS: 1464 Specification for clay ridge and
ceiling tiles.
GS IS: 1478 Specification for clay flooring tiles.

GS IS: 2180 Specification for heavy duty burnt

clay building bricks.

GS IS: 2690 Specification for burnt clay flat

terracing tiles.

GS IS: 2222 Specification for burnt clay

perforated building bricks.

GS IS: 3367 Specification for burnt clay tiles for

use in lining irrigation and drainage
works.
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GS IS: 3951 Specification for hollow clay tiles for

floor and roofs.

GS BS EN 12620: Normal and heavy weight

aggregates.

GS IS: 13317 Specification for clay roofing

camty tiles, half round and flat tiles.

b) Cement

GS BS 402: Specification for clay plain roofing

tiles and fittings.
7. Cement and Concrete (including
concrete reinforcement)
a) Aggregates
GS IS: 383 Specification for coarse and fine
aggregates from natural sources for
concrete.
GS IS: 1542 Specification for sand for plaster.
GS IS: 2116 Specification for sand for masonry
mortars.
GS IS: 2386 Methods of test for aggregates for
concrete.
GS IS: 2430 Methods of sampling of aggregates
of concrete.
GS IS: 6579 Specification for coarse aggregate
for water bound macadam.
GS IS: 9142 Specification for artificial lightweight aggregates for concrete
masonry units.

GS IS: 455 Specification for Portland slag

cement.
GS IS: 1489 Specification for Portland pozzolana
cement.
GS IS: 3466 Specification for masonry cement.
GS IS: 6452 Specification for high alumina
cement for structural use.
GS IS: 6909 Specification for supersulphated
cement.
GS IS: 8041 Specification for rapid hardening
Portland cement.
GS IS: 8042 Specification for white Portland
cement.
GS IS: 8043 Specification for hydrophobic
Portland cement.
GS IS: 12330 Specification for sulphate resisting
Portland cement.
GS IS: 12600 Specification for low heat Portalnd
cement.
GS BS 12: Ordinary Portland cement (OPC).

GS BS 63: Specification for road aggregates.

GS BS EN 192: Methods of testing cement.

GS BS EN 932: Tests for general properties of

aggregates.

GS BS EN 197-1: Cement Composition,

specifications and conformity criteria
for common cements.

GS BS 882: Aggregates from natural sources for

concrete.
GS BS 812: Testing aggregates.

GS BS 146: Specification for blast furnace

cements with strength properties
outside the scope of BS EN 197-1.

GS BS 4550: Aggregates for cement tests.

GS BS 915: High alumina cement

GS BS 1047: Air-cooled blastfurnace slag.

GS BS 1370: Low heat P0rtland cement.

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GS BS 4027: Sulphate resisting Portland cement.

GS BS 4246: High slag blastfurnace cement.
c) Mineral/Chemical Admixtures and
Pozzolanas
GS IS: 1344 Specification for calcined clay
pozzolana.
GS IS: 1727 Methods of tests for pozzolanic
materials.
GS IS: 3812 Specification for pulverized fuel ash.
GS IS: 6491 Method of sampling of flyash.
GS IS: 6925 Methods of test for determination
of water soluble chlorides in concrete
admixtures.

e) Cement and Concrete Sampling and

Methods of Test
GS IS: 516 Methods of test for strength of
concrete.
GS IS: 1199 Methods of sampling and analysis
of concrete.
GS IS: 2770 Methods of testing bond in
reinforced concrete.
GS IS: 3085 Methods of test for permeability of
cement mortar and concrete.
GS IS: 3535 Methods of sampling hydraulic
cement.
GS IS: 4031 Methods of physical tests for
hydraulic cement.

GS IS: 9103 Specification for admixtures for

concrete.

GS IS: 4032 Methods of chemical analysis for

hydraulic cement.

GS IS: 12089 Specification for granulated slag

for manufacture of Portland slag
cement.

GS IS: 5816 Method of test for splitting tensile

strength of concrete.

GS IS: 12870 Methods of sampling calcined clay

pozzolana.

GS IS: 8142 Methods of test for determining

setting time of concrete by
penetration resistance.

GS IS: 15388 Specification for silica fume.

GS BS 6610: Pozzolanic pulverized-fuel ash
cement.
d) Concrete
GS IS: 456 Code of practice for plain and
reinforced concrete.
GS IS: 1343 Code of practice for prestressed
concrete.

GS IS: 9013 Method of making, curing and

determining compressive strength of
accelerated cured concrete test
specimens.
GS IS: 9284 Method of test for abrasion
resistance of concrete.
GS IS: 12423 Methods of colorometric analysis
of hydraulic cement.

GS IS: 4926 Code of practice for ready-mixed

concrete.

GS IS: 12803 Methods of analysis of hydraulic

cement by X-ray fluorescence
spectrometer.

GS BS EN 206-1: Concrete Specification,

performance, production and
conformity

GS IS: 12813 Method of analysis of hydraulic

cement by atomic absorption
spectrophotometer.
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GS IS: 13311 Methods of non-destructive testing

of concrete.

GS IS: 6003 Specification for indented wire for

prestressed concrete.

GS BS 8500: Method of specifying and guidance

for the specifier.

GS IS: 6006 Specification for uncoated stressrelieved strand for prestressed

concrete.

f) Treatment of Concrete Joints

GS IS: 1834 Specification for hot applied sealing
compound for joint in concrete.
GS IS: 1838 Specification for preformed fillers
for expansion joint in concrete
pavements and structures (nonextruding and resilient type).
GS IS: 10566 Methods of test for preformed
fillers for expansion joints in concrete
paving and structural construction.
GS IS: 11433 Specification for one grade
polysulphide based joint sealant.
GS IS: 12118 Specification for two parts
polysulphide based sealants.

GS IS: 10790 Methods of sampling of steel for

prestressed and reinforced concrete.
GS IS: 13620 Specification for fusion bonded
epoxy coated reinforcing bars.
GS IS: 14268 Specification for uncoated stress
relieved low relaxation seven ply
strand for prestressed concrete.

8. Composite Matrix Products

a) Cement Matrix Products
i) Precast Concrete Products
GS IS: 2185 Specification for concrete masonry
units.

g) Concrete Reinforcement

GS IS: 4996 Specification for reinforced concrete

fence posts

GS IS: 432 Specification for mild steel and

medium tensile steel bars and hard
drawn steel wire for concrete
reinforcement.

GS IS: 5751 Specification for precast concrete

coping blocks.

GS IS: 1566 Specification for hard drawn steel

wire fabric for concrete reinforcement.
GS IS: 1608 Mechanical testing of materials
Tensile testing.
GS IS: 1785 Specification for plain hard drawn
steel wire for pretressed concrete.
GS IS: 1786 Specifiction for high strength
deformed steel bars and wires for
concrete reinforcement.
GS IS: 2090 Specification for high tensile steel
bars used in prestressed concrete.

GS IS: 5758 Specification for precast concrete

kerbs
GS IS: 5820 Specification for precast concrete
cable covers
GS IS: 6072 Specification for autoclaved
reinforced cellular concrete wall slabs.
GS IS: 6073 Specification for autoclaved
reinforced cellular concrete floor and
roof slabs.
GS IS: 6441 Methods of test for autoclaved
cellular concrete products.
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GS IS: 6523 Specification for precast reinforced

concrete door and window frames.
GS IS: 9872 Specification for precast concrete
septic tanks.
GS IS: 9893 Specification for precast concrete
blocks for lintels and sills.
GS IS: 12440 Specification for precast concrete
stone masonry blocks.

GS IS: 458 Specification for precast concrete

pipes (with and without
reinforcement)
GS IS: 784 Specification for prestressed
concrete pipes (including specials).
GS IS: 1916 Specification for steel cylinder pipe
with concrete lining and coating.
GS IS: 3597 Methods of test for concrete pipes.

GS IS: 12592 Specification for precast concrete

manhole covers and frames.

GS IS: 4350 Specification for concrete porous

pipes for under drainage.

GS IS: 13356 Specification for precast

ferrocement water tanks (250 to
10000 litres capacity).

GS IS: 7319 Specification for perforated

concrete pipes.

GS IS: 13990 Specification for precast reinforced

concrete planks and joists for flooring
and roofing.
GS IS: 14201 Specification for precast reinforced
concrete channel unit for construction
of floors and roofs.

GS IS: 7322 Specification for specials for steel

cylinder reinforced concrete pipes.
GS IS: 15155 Specification for bar/wire wrapped
steel cylinder pipe with mortar lining
and coating.
b) Resin Matrix Products

GS IS: 14241 Specification for precast L-Panel

units for roofing.

GS IS: 1998 Methods of test for thermosetting

synthetic resin bonded laminated
sheets.

GS BS 340: Specification for precast concrete

kerbs, channels, edgings and
quadrants.

GS IS: 2036 Specification for phenolic laminated

sheets.

GS BS 2028: Pre-cast concrete blocks.

GS IS: 2046 Specification for decorative

thermosetting synthetic resin bonded
laminated sheets.

ii) Other Fibre Cement Products

9. Conductors and Cables

GS IS: 14862 Specification for fibre cement flat

sheets.

GS IS: 694 Specification for PVC insulated cables

for working voltages up to and
including 1100 V.

GS IS: 14871 Specification for products in fibre

reinforced cement long corrugated or
asymmetrical section sheets and
fittings for roofing and cladding.

iii) Concrete Pipes and Pipes Lined/Coated

with Concrete or Mortar

GS IS: 1554 Specification for PVC insulated

(heavy duty) electric cables.
GS IS: 4289 Specification for flexible cables for
lifts and other flexible.
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GS IS: 7098 Specification for cross-linked

polyethylene insulated PVC sheathed
cables.
GS IS: 9968 Specification for elastomerinsulated cables.
GS IS: 10810 Methods of test for cables.

GS IS: 1948 Specification for aluminium doors,

windows and ventilators.
GS IS: 1949 Specification for aluminium
windows for industrial buildings.
GS IS: 4351 Specification for steel door frames.

GS IS: 12943 Brass glands for PVC cables.

GS IS: 6248 Specification for metal rolling

shutters and rolling grills.

10. Doors, Windows and Ventilators

GS IS: 7452 Specification for hot rolled steel

sections for doors, windows and
ventilators.

a) Wooden Doors, Windows and

Ventilators

GS IS: 10451 Specification for steel sliding

shutters (top hung type).

GS IS: 1003 Specification for timber paneled and

glazed shutters.

GS IS: 10521 Specification for collapsible gates.

GS IS: 1826 Specification for venetian blinds for

windows.
GS IS: 2191 Specification for wooden flush door
shutters (cellular and hollow core
type).
GS IS: 2202 Specification for wooden flush door
shutters (solid core type).

c) Plastic Doors and Windows

GS IS: 14856 Specification for glass fibre
reinforced (GRP) panel type door
shutters for internal use.

GS IS: 4020 Method of tests for door shutters.

GS IS: 4021 Specification for timber door,

window and ventilator frames.

GS IS: 4021 Specification for timber door,

window and ventilator frames.

GS IS: 4962 Specification for wooden side

sliding doors.

GSIS 4962 Specification for wooden side sliding

doors.

GS IS: 6198 Specification for ledged, braced and

battened timber shutters.

GS IS: 6198 Specification for ledged, braced and

battened timber shutters.

b) Metal Doors, Windows Frames and

Ventilators

b) Metal Doors, Windows Frames and

Ventilators

GS IS: 1038 Specification for steel doors,

windows and ventilators.

GS IS: 1038 Specification for steel doors,

windows and ventilators.

GS IS: 1361 Specification for steel windows for

industrial buildings.

GS IS: 1361 Specification for steel windows for

industrial buildings.

GS IS: 1948 Specification for aluminium doors,

windows and ventilators
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GS IS: 1949 Specification for aluminium

windows for industrial buildings.

GS IS: 1777 Specification for industrial luminaire

with metal reflectors.

GS IS: 4351 Specification for steel door frames.

GS IS: 2086 Specification for carriers and bases

used in re-wireable type electric fuses
up to 650 V.

GS IS: 6248 Specification for metal rolling

shutters and rolling grills
GS IS: 7452 Specification for hot rolled steel
sections for doors, windows and
ventilators.
GS IS: 10451 Specification for steel sliding
shutters (top hung type)
GS IS: 10521 Specification for collapsible gates
c) Plastic Doors and Windows
GS IS: 14856 Specification for glass fibre
reinforced (GRP) panel type door
shutters for internal use.

GS IS: 2148 Specification for flameproof

enclosures d for electrical apparatus
for explosive gas atmospheres.
GS IS: 2206 Specification for flameproof electric
lighting fittings.
GS IS: 2215 Specification for starters for
fluorescent lamps.
GS IS: 2412 Specification for link clips for
electrical wiring.
GS IS: 2418 Specification for tubular fluorescent
lamps for general lighting services.

GS IS: 15380 Specification for moulded raised

high density fibre (HDF) panel doors.

GS IS: 2667 Specification for fittings for rigid

steel conduits for electrical wiring.

11. Electrical Wiring fittings and

Accessories

GS IS: 2675 Specification for enclosed

distribution fuseboards and cutouts for
voltages not exceeding 1 000 V.

GS IS: 371 Specification for ceiling roses.

GS IS: 374 Specification for electric ceiling type
fans and regulators.
GS IS: 418 Specification for tungsten filament
general service electric lamps.
GS IS: 1258 Specification for bayonet lamp
holders
GS IS: 1293 Specification for plugs and socket
outlets rated voltage up to and
including 250 V and rated current up
to and including 16 amperes.
GS IS: 1534 Specification for ballasts for
fluorescent lamps.

GS IS: 3287 Specification for industrial lighting

fittings with plastic reflectors.
GS IS: 3323 Specification for bi-pin lamp holders
for tubular fluorescent lamps.
GS IS: 3419 Specification for fittings for rigid
non-metallic conduits.
GS IS: 3480 Specification for flexible steel
conduits for electrical wiring.
GS IS: 3528 Specification for waterproof electric
lighting fittings.
GS IS: 3553 Specification for watertight electric
lighting fittings.

GS IS: 1554 PVC insulated (heavy duty) electric

cables.
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GS IS: 3837 Specification for accessories for

rigid steel conduits for electrical
wiring.
GS IS: 3854 Specification for switches for
domestic and similar purposes.
GS IS: 4012 Specification for dust-proof electric
lighting fittings.
GS IS: 4013 Specification for dust-tight electric
lighting fittings.
GS IS: 4160 Specification for interlocking switch
socket outlet
GS IS: 4615 Specification for switch socket
outlets (non-interlocking type)
GS IS: 4649 Specification for adaptors for
flexible steel conduits
GS IS : 5077 Specification for decorative lighting
outfits

GS IS: 13947 Specification for low-voltage

switchgear and control gears.
GS IS: 14763 Conduit for electrical purposes,
outside diameters of conduits for
electrical installations and threads for
conduits and fittings.
GS IS: 14768 Conduit fittings for electrical
installations.
GS IS: 14772 Enclosures for accessories for
household and similar fixed electrical
installations.
GS IS: 14927 Cable trunking and ducting
systems for electrical installations.
GS IS: 14930 Conduit systems for electrical
installations.
GS IS: 15368 Cable reels for household and
similar purposes.

GS IS: 6538 Specification for three-pin plugs

made of resilient material

12. Fillers, Stoppers and Putties

GS IS: 8828 Specification for circuit-breakers for

over current protection for household
and similar installation

GS IS: 110 Specification for ready mixed paint,

brushing, grey filler, for enamels, for
use over primers.

GS IS: 9537 Specification for conduits for

electrical installations.

GS IS: 419 Specification for putty for use on

window frames.

GS IS: 9926 Specification for fuse wires used in

rewireable type electric fuses up to
650 V.

GS IS: 423 Specification for plastic wood, for

joiners filler.

GS IS: 10322 Specification for luminaires.

GS IS: 3709 Specification for mastic cement for

bedding of metal windows.

GS IS: 11037 Electronic type fan regulators

GS IS: 7164 Specification for stopper.

GS IS: 13010 AC watt-hour meters. Class 0.5, 1

and 2

GS IS: 13184 Specification for mastic filler.

GS IS: 13779 AC static watt hour meters (Class

1 and 2)

13. Floor covering, Roofing and other

finishes
a) Cement Flooring
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GS IS: 1237 Specification for cement concrete

flooring tiles.
GS IS: 13801 Specification for checkered cement
concrete tiles.
b) Flooring Compositions
GS IS: 657 Specification for material for use in
the manufacture of magnesium
oxychloride flooring compositions.
GS IS: 9162 Methods of tests for epoxy resin,
hardeners and epoxy resin
composition for floor topping.
GS IS: 9197 Specification for epoxy resin,
hardness and epoxy resin
compositions for floor topping.

GS IS: 13026 Specification for bitumen mastic

for flooring for industries handling LPG
and other light hydrocarbon products.
GS IS: 15194 Specification for pitch-mastic
flooring for industries handling.
f) Plastic Flooring
GS IS: 3461 Specification for PVC asbestos floor
tiles
GS IS: 3462 Specification for unbacked flexible
PVC flooring
GS IS: 3464 Methods of tests for plastic flooring
and wall tiles.
g) Ceramic/Vitreous

GS IS: 10132 Method of test for materials for

use in the preparation of magnesium
oxychloride flooring composition.

GS IS: 2333 Specification for Plaster of Paris for

ceramic industry.

c) Linoleum flooring

GS IS: 13630 Method of test for ceramic tiles.

GS IS: 653 Specification for linoleum sheets and

tiles

GS IS: 13711 Sampling and basis for acceptance

of ceramic tiles

GS IS: 9704 Methods of tests for linoleum

sheets and tiles

GS IS: 13753 Specification for dust pressed

ceramic tiles with water absorption of
E> 10% Group (B III).

d) Rubber flooring
GS IS: 809 Specification for rubber flooring
material for general purposes.
e) Bituminous flooring
GS IS: 1195 Specification for bitumen mastic for
flooring
GS IS: 8374 Specification for bitumen mastic,
anti-static and electrically conducting
grade
GS IS: 9510 Specification for bitumen mastic
acid resisting grade

GS IS: 4457 Specification for ceramic unglazed

vitreous and resisting tile.

GS IS: 13754 Specification for dust pressed

ceramic tiles with water absorption of
6% < E < 10% Group (B II b).
GS IS: 13755 Specification for dust pressed
ceramic tiles with water absorption of
3% < E < 6% Group (B II a)
GS IS: 13756 Specification for dust pressed
ceramic tiles with water absorption of
E < 3% Group B I.
h) Other Floorings

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GS IS: 4456 Methods of test for chemical

resistant mortars.
GS IS: 4457 Specification for ceramic unglazed
vitreous acid resisting tile.
GS IS: 4832 Specification for chemical resistant
mortars.
GS I: 4860 Specification for acid resistant bricks.

GS IS: 15418 Specification for finished wall

papers, wall vinyls and plastic wall
coverings in roll form.

14. Glass
GS IS: 2553 Specification for safety glass.

i) Roofing

GS IS: 2835 Specification for flat transparent

sheet glass.

GS IS: 277 Specification for galvanized steel

sheets (plain and corrugated)

GS IS: 3438 Specification for silvered glass

mirrors for general purposes.

GS IS: 654 Specification for clay roofing tiles,

Mangalore pattern.

GS IS: 5437 Specification for figured rolled and

wired glass.

GS IS: 1464 Specification for clay ridge and

ceiling tiles.

GS IS: 14900 Specification for transparent float

glass.

GS IS: 2690 Specification for burnt clay flat

terracing tiles.

15. Gypsum based Materials

GS I: 3951 Specification for hollow clay tiles for

floor and roofs.
GS IS: 10388 Specification for corrugated coir
wood wool cement roofing sheets.
GS IS: 12583 Specification for corrugated
bitumen roofing sheets.
GS IS: 12866 Specification for plastic translucent
sheets made from thermosetting
polyester resin (glass fibre reinforced).
GS IS: 13317 Specification for clay roofing
camty tiles, half round and flat tiles.
j) Wall Coverings/Finishings
GS IS: 1542 Specification for sand for plaster.
GS IS: 4456 Methods of test for chemical
resistant mortars.
GS IS: 4832 Specification for chemical resistant
mortars.

GS IS:2095 Specification for gypsum plaster

boards.
GS IS: 2542 Methods of test for gypsum plaster,
concrete and products.
GS IS: 2547 Specification for gypsum building
plaster.
GS IS: 2849 Specification for non-load bearing
gypsum partition blocks (solid and
hollow types).
GS IS: 8272 Specification for gypsum plaster or
use in the manufacture of fibrous
plasterboards.
GS IS: 9498 Specification for inorganic
aggregates for use in gypsum plaster.
16. Lignocellulosic Building Materials
a) Timber and Bamboo

i) Timber Classification
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GS IS: 399 Classification of commercial timbers

and their zonal distribution.
GS IS: 1150 Trade names and abbreviated
symbols for timber species.
GS IS: 4970 Key for identification of commercial
timber.
ii) Timber Conversion and Grading
GS IS: 190 Specification for coniferous sawn
timber (baulks and scantlings)
GS IS: 1326 Specification for non-coniferous
sawn timber (baulks and scantlings)
GS IS: 1331 Specification for cut sizes of timber.
GS IS: 5966 Specification for non-coniferous
timber in converted from for general
purpose.
GS IS: 14960 Specification for preservative
treated and seasoned sawn timber
from rubberwood (Hevea brasiliensis).

GS IS: 8292 Methods for evaluation of working

quality of timber under different wood
operations Method of test.
GS IS: 8720 Methods of sampling of timber
scantlings from depots and their
conversion for testing.
GS IS: 8745 Methods of presentation of data of
physical and mechanical properties of
timber.
GS IS: 10420 Method of determination of sound
absorption coefficient of timber by
standing wave method.
GS IS: 10754 Method of determination of
thermal conductivity of timber.
GS IS: 11215 Methods of determination of
moisture content of timber and timber
products.
GS IS: 13621 Method of test for determination
of dielectric constant of wood under
microwave frequencies.

iii) Timber Testing

GS IS: 1708 Methods of testing small clear
specimens of timber.

iv) Structural Timber and Test

GS IS: 1900 Method of testing wood poles.

GS IS: 3629 Specification for structural timber in

building.

GS IS: 2408 Methods of static tests of timbers in

structural sizes.
GS IS: 2455 Method of sampling of model trees
and logs for timber testing and their
conversion.
GS IS: 2753 Methods for estimation of
preservatives in treated timber and
treating solutions.
GS IS: 4907 Method of testing timber
connectors.

GS IS: 4891 Specification for preferred cut sizes

of structural timber.
GS IS: 4924 Method of test for nail jointed
timber trusses.
v) Logs
GS IS: 3364 Method of measurement and
evaluation of defects in timber.
GS IS: 4895 Specification for teak logs
GS IS: 5246 Specification for coniferous logs

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GS IS: 7308 Specification for non-coniferous

logs.
vi) Bamboo
GS IS: 6874 Method of tests for round bamboos
GS IS:8242 Methods of tests for split bamboos.

b) Reconstituted Products
i) Plywood
GS IS: 303 Specification for plywood for general
purposes.
GS IS: 1328 Specification for veneered
decorative plywood

GS IS: 3087 Specification for wood particle

boards (medium density) for general
purposes.
GS IS: 3097 Specification for veneered particle
boards
GS IS: 3129 Specification for low density particle
board.
GS IS: 3308 Specification for wood wool building
slabs
GS IS: 3348 Specification for fibre insulation
boards.
GSIS 3478 Specification for high density wood
particle boards

GS IS: 1734 Method of test for plywood.

GS IS: 12406 Specification for medium density

fibreboards for general purposes.

GS IS: 4990 Specification for plywood for

concrete shuttering work.

GS IS: 12823 Specification for pre-laminated

particle boards

GS IS: 5509 Specification for fire retardant

plywood.

GS IS: 13745 Method for determination of

formaldehyde content in particle
board by extraction method called
perforator method.

GS IS: 5539 Specification for preservative

treated plywood.
GS IS: 7316 Specification for preservative
treated plywood.
GS IS: 10701 Specification for structural
plywood
GS IS: 13957 Specification for metal faced
plywood.
ii) Blockboards, Particle Boards and Fibre
Boards
GS IS: 1658 Specification for fibre hardboards
GS IS: 1659 Specification for block boards
GS IS: 2380 Methods of test for wood particle
board and boards from other
lignocellulosic materials.

GS IS: 14276 Specification for cement bonded

particle boards.
GS :4587 Specification for pre-laminated
medium density fibre board.
iii) Wood-Based Laminates
GS IS: 3513 Specification for resin treated
compressed wood laminates
(compregs)
GS IS: 7638 Methods of sampling for
wood/lignocellulosic based panel
products.
GS IS: 9307 Methods of tests for wood-based
structural sandwich construction.

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GS IS: 14315 Specification for commercial

veneers.
GS IS: 14616 Specification for laminated veneer
lumber

a) Water Based Paints and Pigments

GS IS: 427 Specification for distemper, dry,
colour as required.

iv) Bamboo and Coir Board Products

GS IS: 428 Specification for distemper,

washable.

GS IS: 13958 Specification for bamboo mat

board for general purposes

GS IS: 5410 Specification for cement paint,

colour as required.

GS IS: 14588 Specification for bamboo mat

veneer composite for general
purposes

GS IS: 5411 Specification for plastic emulsion

paint.

GS IS: 14842 Specification for coir veneer board

for general purposes.
GS IS: 15476 Specification for bamboo and
corrugated sheets.
v) Adhesives
GS IS: 848 Specification for synthetic resin
adhesives for plywood (phenolic and
aminoplastic).
GS IS: 849 Specification for cold setting case in
glue for wood.
GS IS: 851 Specification for synthetic resin
adhesives for construction work (nonstructural) in wood.
GS IS: 852 Specification for animal glue for
general wood-working purposes.
GS IS: 1508 Specification for extenders for use
in synthetic resin adhesives
(ureaformaldehyde) for plywood.
GS IS: 4835 Specification for polyvinyl acetate
dispersion-based adhesives for wood.
GS IS: 9188 Performance requirements for
adhesive for structural laminated
wood products for use under exterior
exposure condition.
17. Paints and Allied Products

b) Ready Mixed Paints, Enamels and

Powder Coatings
GS IS: 101 Methods of sampling and test for
paints, varnishes and related
products.
GS IS: 104 Specification for ready mixed paint,
brushing, zinc chrome, priming.
GS IS: 133 Specification for enamel, interior (a)
undercoating, (b) finishing.
GS IS: 158 Specification for ready mixed paint,
brushing, bituminous, black, lead-free,
acid, alkali, and heat resisting.
GS IS: 168 Specification for ready mixed paint,
air-drying semi-glossy/matt, for
general purposes.
GS IS: 341 Specification for black Japan, Types
A, B and C.
GS IS: 2074 Specification for ready mixed paint,
air drying red oxide-zinc chrome,
priming.
GS IS: 2075 Specification for ready mixed paint,
stoving, red oxide-zinc chrome,
priming.
GS IS: 2339 Specification for aluminium paint
for general purposes, in dual
container.
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GS IS: 2932 Specification for enamel, synthetic,

exterior, (a) undercoating, (b)
finishing.
GS IS: 2933 Specification for enamel, exterior,
(a) undercoating, (b) finishing.
GS IS: 3536 Specification for ready mixed paint,
brushing, wood primer.
GS IS: 3585 Specification for ready mixed paint,
aluminium, brushing, priming, water
resistant, for wood work.
GS IS: 3678 Specification for ready mixed paint,
thick white, for lettering.
GS IS: 8662 Specification for enamel, synthetic,
exterior, (a) undercoating, (b)
finishing, for railway coaches.
GS IS: 9862 Specification for ready mixed paint,
brushing, bituminous black lead free,
acid, alkali, water and chlorine
resisting.
GS IS: 11883 Specification for ready mixed
paint, brushing, red oxide, priming for
metals.
GS IS: 13183 Specification for aluminium paints,
heat resistant.
GS IS: 13213 Specification for polyurethane full
gloss enamel (two pack).
GS IS: 13607 Specification for ready mixed
paint, finishing, general purposes,
synthetic.
GS IS: 13871 : 1993 Specification for powder
coatings.
c) Thinners and Solvents
GS IS: 82 Methods of sampling and test for
thinners and solvents for paints.

GS IS: 324 Specification for ordinary denatured

spirit.
GS IS: 533 Specification for gum spirit of
turpentine (oil of turpentine).
GS IS: 14314 Specification for thinner general
purposes for synthetic paints and
varnishes.
d) Varnishes and lacquers
GS IS: 337 Specification for varnish, finishing,
interior.
GS IS: 347 Specification for varnish, shellac, for
general purposes.
GS IS: 348 Specification for French polish.
GS IS: 524 Specification for varnish, finishing,
exterior, synthetic.
GS IS: 525 Specification for varnish, finishing,
exterior and general purposes.
GS IS: 642 Specification for varnish medium for
aluminium paint.
18. Polymers, Plastics and
Geosynthetics/Geotextiles
GS IS: 1998 Methods of test for thermosetting
synthetic resin bonded laminated
sheets.
GS IS: 2036 Specification for phenolic laminated
sheets.
GS IS: 2046 Specification for decorative
thermosetting synthetics resin bonded
laminated sheets.
GS IS: 2076 Specification for unsupported
flexible vinyl film and sheeting.
GS IS: 2508 Specification for low density
polyethylene films.
GS IS: 6307 Specification for rigid PVC sheets
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GS IS: 9766 Specification for flexible PVC

compound.

GS IS: 14739 Methods for determination of

creep of geotextiles

GS IS: 10889 Specification for rubber based

adhesives for fixing PVC tiles to
cement.

GS IS: 14753 Specification for poly (methyl)

methacrylate (PMMA) (Acrylic) sheets

GS IS: 13162 Methods of test for geotextiles.

GS IS: 13262 Specification for pressure sensitive
adhesive tapes with plastic base.
GS IS: 13325 Method of test for the
determination to tensile properties of
extruded polymer geogrids using the :
13326 Method of test for the
evaluation of interface friction
between geosynthetics and soil.
GS IS: 14182 Specification for solvent cement
for use with unplasticized
polyvinylchloride plastic pipe and
fittings.

GS IS: 14986 Jute geo-grid for rain water

erosion control in road and railway
embankments and hill slopes.
GS IS: 15060 Tensile test for joints/seams by
wide width method of geotextiles.

19. Sanitary Appliances and Water Fittings

a) General
GS IS: 775 Specification for cast iron brackets
and supports for wash basins and
sinks
GS IS: 782 Specification for caulking lead

GS IS: 14293 Method of test for trapezoid

tearing Geotexitles

GS IS: 804 Specification for rectangular pressed

steel tanks

GS IS: 14294 Method of determination of

apparent opening size by dry sieving
technique Geotextiles.

GS IS: 1700 Specification for drinking fountains

GS IS: 14443 Specification for polycarbonate

sheets.
GS IS: 14643 Specification for unsintered
polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tape
for thread sealing applications.

GS IS: 2963 Specification for copper alloy waste

fittings for wash-basins and sinks.
GS IS: 3489 Specification for enameled steel
bath tubs.
GS IS: 5219 Specification for cast copper alloy
traps: Part 1 P and S traps

GS IS: 14706 Sampling and preparation of test

specimen of geotextiles

GS IS: 5455 Specification for cast-iron steps for

manholes

GS IS: 14714 Determination of abrasion

resistance of geotextiles

GS IS: 6411 Specification for gel-coated glass

fibre reinforced polyester resin bath
tubs

GS IS: 14715 Specification for woven jute

geotextiles
GS IS: 14716 Determination of mass per unit
area of geotextiles

GS IS: 8718 Specification for vitreous enameled

steel kitchen sinks

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GS IS: 8727 Specification for vitreous enameled

steel wash basins

GS IS: 1879 Specification for malleable cast iron

pipe fittings

GS IS: 9140 Method of sampling of vitreous and

fire clay sanitary appliances

GS IS: 3486 Specification for cast iron spigot

and socket drain pipes

GS IS: 12701 Specification for rotational

moulded polyethylene water storage
tanks

GS IS: 3989 Specification for centrifugally cast

(spun) iron spigot and socket soil,
waste and ventilating pipes, fittings
and accessories.

GS IS: 13983 Specification for stainless steel

sinks for domestic purposes.
GS IS: 14399 Hot press moulded thermosetting
glass fibre reinforced (GRP) sectional
water storage tanks.

b) Pipes and Fittings Excluding Valves

i) Brass and Copper Pipes and Fittings
GS IS: 407 Specification for brass tubes for
general purposes
GS IS: 2501 Specification for solid drawn copper
tubes for general engineering
purposes.

GS IS: 5531 Specification for cast iron specials

for asbestos cement pressure pipes
for water, gas and sewage.
GS IS: 6163 Specification for centrifugally cast
(spun) iron low pressure pipes for
water, gas and sewage.
GS IS: 6418 Specification for cast iron and
malleable cast iron flanges for general
engineering purposes.
GS IS: 7181 Specification for horizontally cast
iron double flanged pipes for water,
gas and sewage.

ii) Cast Iron Pipes and Fittings

GS IS: 8329 Specification for centrifugally cast

(spun) ductile iron pressure pipes for
water, gas and sewage.

GS IS: 1536 Specification for centrifugally cast

(spun) iron pressure pipes for water,
gas and sewage

GS IS: 8794 Specification for cast iron

detachable joints for use with
asbestos cement pressure pipes.

GS IS: 1537 Specification for vertically cast iron

pressure pipes for water, gas and
sewage

GS IS: 9523 Specification for ductile iron fittings

for pressure pipes for water, gas and
sewage.

GS IS: 1538 Specification for cast iron fittings

for pressure pipes for water, gas and
sewage

GS IS: 10292 Dimensional requirements for

rubber sealing rings for CID joints in
asbestos cement piping.

GS IS: 1729 Specification for sand cast iron

spigot and socket soil, waste and
ventilating pipes, fittings and
accessories.

GS IS: 10299 Cast iron saddle pieces for service

connection from asbestos cement
pressure pipes.
GS IS: 11606 Methods of sampling cast iron
pipes and fittings.
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GS IS: 12820 Dimensional requirements of

rubber gaskets for mechanical joints
and push on joints for use with cast
iron pipes and fittings for carrying
water, gas and sewage.

GS IS: 10124 Specification for fabricated PVC

fittings for potable water supplies.

GS IS: 12987 Cast iron detachable joints for use

with asbestos cement pressure pipes
(light duty).

GS IS: 12709 Specification for glass-fibre

reinforced plastic (GRP) pipes joints
and fittings for use for potable water
supply.

GS IS: 12988 Rubber sealing rings for CID joints

for light duty AC pipes Dimensional
requirements.
GS IS: 13382 Cast iron specials for mechanical
and push on flexible joints for
pressure pipelines for water, gas and
sewage.
iii) Fibre Pipes and Fittings
GS IS: 11925 Specification for pitch-impregnated
fibre pipes and fittings for drainage
purposes.
iv) Plastic Pipes and Fittings
GS IS: 3076 Specification for low density
polyethylene pipes for potable water
supplies
GS IS: 4984 Specification for high density
polyethylene pipes for water supply.
GS IS: 4985 Specification for unplasticized PVC
pipes for potable water supplies
GS IS: 7834 Specification for injection moulded
PVC socket fittings with solvent
cement joints for water supplies.
GS IS: 8008 Specification for injection moulded
high density polyethylene (HDPE)
fittings for potable water supplies.
GS IS: 8360 Specification for fabricated high
density polyethelene (HDPE) fittings
for potable water supplies.

GS IS: 12235 Methods of test for unplasticized

PVC pipes for potable water supplies.

GS IS: 12818 Specification for unplasticized PVC

screen and casing pipes for
bore/tubewell.
GS IS: 13592 Specification for UPVC pipes for
soil and waste discharge systems
inside buildings including ventilation
and rainwater system.
GS IS: 14333 Specification for high density
polyethylene pipes for sewerage.
GS IS: 14402 Specification for GRP pipes, joints
and fittings for use for sewerage,
industrial waste and water (other than
potable).
GS IS: 14735 Specification for unplasticized
polyvinyl chloride (UPVC) injection
moulded fittings for soil and waste
discharge system for inside buildings
including ventilation and rain water
system.
GS IS: 14885 Specification for polyethylene pipe
for supply of gaseous fuel.
GS IS: 15225 Specification for chlorinated
polyvinyl chloride compounds used for
pipes and fittings.
GS IS: 15328 Specification for unplasticized nonpressure polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U)
pipes for use in underground drainage
and sewerage system.
v) Steel Tubes, Pipes and fittings
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GS IS: 1239 Mild steel tubes, tabular and other

wrought steel fittings.

GS IS: 1726 Specification for cast iron manhole

covers and frames

GS IS: 3589 Specification for seamless or

electrically welded steel pipes for
water, gas and sewage (168.3 to 2032
mm outside size).

GS IS: 2326 Specification for automatic flushing

cisterns for urinals

GS IS: 4270 Steel tubes used for water wells.

GS IS: 5504 Specification for spiral welded
pipes.
GS IS: 6286 Seamless and welded steel pipe for
sub-zero temperature service

GS IS: 2548 Specification for plastic seats and

covers for water-closets.
GS IS: 2556 Specification for vitreous sanitary
appliances (vitreous china).
GS IS: 5961 Specification for cast iron gratings
for drainage purposes

GS IS: 6392 Steel pipe flanges.

GS IS: 7231 Specification for plastic flushing

cisterns for water-closets and urinals

vi) Stoneware Pipes and Fittings

GS IS: 11246 Specification for glass fibre

reinforced polyester resins (GRP)
squatting pans

GSIS 651 Specification for salt-glazed stoneware

pipes and fittings.

d) Valves and Fittings (Including Ferules)

GSIS 3006 Specification for chemically resistant

glazed stoneware pipes and fittings.

GS IS: 778 Specification for copper alloy gate,

globe, and check valves for water
works purposes

viii) Concrete Pipes and Pipes Lined/Coated with

concrete or Mortar
[See 8 (a)iii. Under the category Composite
matrix Products]
c) Kitchen and Sanitary Appliances

GS IS: 781 Specification for cast copper alloy

screw-down bib taps and stop valves
for water services
GS IS: 1701 Specification for mixing valves for
ablutionary and domestic purposes

GS IS: 771 Specification for glazed fire clay

sanitary appliances.

GS IS: 1703 Specification for copper alloy float

valves (horizontal plunger type) for
water supply fittings.

GS IS: 772 Specification for general

requirements of enameled cast iron
sanitary appliances.

GS IS: 1711 Specification for self-closing taps

for water supply purposes

GS IS: 773 Specification for enameled cast iron

water-closets railway stock type.
GS IS: 774 Specification for flushing cisterns for
water-closets railway stock type.

GS IS: 1795 Specification for pillar taps for

water supply purposes
GS IS: 2692 Specification for ferrules for water
services
GS IS: 3004 Specification for single faced sluice
gates (200 to 1 200 mm size)
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GS IS: 3311 Specification for waste plug and its

accessories for sinks and washbasins.
GS IS: 3950 Specification for surface boxes for
sluice valves

GS IS: 14846 Specification for sluice valves for

water works purposes (50 to 1 200
mm).
e) Water Meters

GS IS: 4038 Specification for foot valves for

water works purposes.

GS IS: 779 Specification for water meters

(domestic type).

GS IS: 4036 Specification for washers for use

with fittings for water services

GS IS: 2104 Specification for water meter boxes

(domestic type)

GS IS: 5312 Specification for swing check type

reflux (non-return) valves.

GS IS: 2373 Specification for water meters (bulk

type)

GS IS: 8931 Specification for cast copper alloy

fancy single tap combination tap and
stop valves for water services

GS IS: 6784 Method for performance testing of

water meters (domestic type).

GS IS: 9338 Specification for cast iron screwdown stop valves and stop and check
valves for water works purposes.
GS IS: 9739 Specification for pressure reducing
valves for domestic water supply
systems.
GS IS: 9758 Specification for flush valves and
fittings for water-closets and urinals.
GS IS: 9762 Specification for polyethylene floats
(spherical) for float valves
GS IS: 9763 Specification for plastic bib taps,
pillar taps, angle valves, hot and cold
water services
GS IS: 12234 Specification for plastic equilibrium
float valve for cold water services
GS IS: 13049 Specification for diaphragm tape
(plastic body) float operated valves for
cold water services.
GS IS: 13114 Specification for forged brass
gate, globe and check valves for water
works purposes.

20. Soil-Based Products

GS IS: 1725 Specification for soil-based blocks
used in general building construction.
21. Steel and its Alloys
a) General
GS IS: 1030 Carbon steel castings for general
engineering purposes
GS IS: 1136 Preferred sizes for wrought metal
products.
GS IS: 1137 Thickness of sheet and diameters of
wire
GS IS: 1762 Code for designation of steels
GS IS: 2049 Colour code for the identification of
wrought steel for general engineering
purposes
GS IS: 2644 High tensile steel castings
GS IS: 7598 Classification of steels
b) Structural Steel
GS IS: 1977 Specification for low tensile
structural steels
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GS IS: 2062 Specification for steel for general

structural purposes
GS IS: 2830 Specification for carbon steel billets
ingots, blooms and slabs for re-rolling
into steel for general structural
purposes
GS IS: 2831 Specification for steel ingots and
billets for the production of steel wire
for the manufacture of wood screws
GS IS: 8500 Specification for structural steels
microalloyed (medium and high
strength qualities).
GS IS: 8952 Steel ingots, blooms and billets for
production of mild steel wire rods for
general engineering purposes.
c) Sheet and Strip
GS IS:277 Specification for galvanized steel
sheets (plain and corrugated)
GS IS: 412 Specification for expanded metal
steel sheets for general purposes
GS IS: 513 Specification for cold rolled low
carbon steel sheets and strips
GS IS: 1079 Specification for hot rolled carbon
steel sheet and strip
GS IS: 6911 Stainless steel plate, sheet and strip
GS IS: 7226 Specification for cold rolled
medium, high carbon and low alloy
steel strip for general engineering
purposes.
GS IS: 11587 Specification for structural weather
resistant steel
GS IS: 14246 Specification for continuously prepainted galvanized steel sheets and
coils
GS IS: 15103 Specification for fire resistant steel

d) Bars, Rods, Wire and Wire Rods

GS IS: 280 Specification for mild steel wire for
general engineering purposes
GS IS: 1148 Specification for hot rolled steel
rivet bars (up to 40 mm diameter) for
structural purposes.
GS IS: 1148 Specification for high tensile steel
rivet bars for structural purposes
GS IS: 1673 Specification for mild steel wire cold
heading quality.
GS IS: 1812 Specification for carbon steel wire
for the manufacture of wood screw
GS IS: 1835 Specification for round steel wire
for ropes
GS IS: 2591 Dimensions for hot rolled bars for
threaded components
GS IS: 3150 Specification for hexagonal wire
netting for general purposes
GS IS: 4826 Specification for hot-dipped
galvanized coatings on round steel
wires
GS IS: 6527 Stainless steel wire rod
GS IS: 6528 Specification for stainless steel wire
GS IS: 6603 Specification for stainless steel bars
and flats
GS IS: 7887 Specification for mild steel wire
rods for general engineering purposes
GS IS: 10631 Stainless steel for welding
electrode core wire
e) Plates
GS IS: 3502 Specification for steel chequered
plates
f) Tubes and Tubulars
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GS IS: 1161 Specification for steel tubes for

structural purposes
GS IS: 4516 Specification for elliptical mild steel
tubes

GS IS: 1706 Method of determination of

resistance to wear by abrasion of
natural building stones
GS IS: 3316 Specification for structural granite

GS IS: 4923 Specification for hollow mild steel

sections for structural use

GS IS: 3620 Specification for laterite stone block

for masonry

g) Slotted Sections

GS IS: 3622 Specification for sand stone (slabs

and tiles

GS IS: 8081 Specification for slotted sections

22. Stones
GS IS: 1121 Methods of test for determination
of strength properties of natural
building stones.
GS IS: 1122 Method of test for determination of
true specific gravity of natural building
stones
GS IS: 1123 Method of identification of natural
building stones
GS IS: 1124 Method of test for determination of
water absorption, apparent specific
gravity and porosity of natural
building stones.

GS IS: 4121 Method of test for determination of

water transmission rate by capillary
action through natural building stones.
GS IS: 4122 Method of test for surface softening
of natural building stones by exposure
to acidic atmospheres
GS IS: 4348 Methods of test for determination
of permeability of natural building
stones
GS IS: 5218 Method of test for toughness of
natural building stones
GS IS: 5640 Method of test for determining the
aggregate impact value of soft coarse
aggregates.

GS IS: 1125 Method of test for determination of

weathering of natural building stones.

GS IS: 6250 Specification for roofing slate tiles

GS IS: 1126 Method of test for determination of

durability of natural building stones

GS IS: 7779 Schedule for properties and

availability of stones for construction
purposes

GS IS: 1127 Recommendations for dimensions

and workmanship of natural building
stones for masonry work.
GS IS: 1128 Specification for limestone (slab
and tiles)
GS IS: 1129 Recommendation for dressing of
natural building stones
GS IS: 1130 Specification for marble (blocks,
slabs and tiles)

GS IS: 9394 Specification for stone lintels

GS IS: 14223 Specification for polished building
stones
23. Structural Sections
a) Structural Shapes
GS IS: 811 Specification for cold formed light
gauge structural steel sections

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GS IS: 1173 Specification for hot rolled and silt

steel tee bars

GS IS: 2525 Dimensions for wrought aluminium

and aluminium alloy wire

GS IS: 1852 Specification for rolling and cutting

tolerances for hot rolled steel
products.

GS IS: 2591 Dimensions for hot rolled steel bars

for threaded components

GS IS: 1863 Specification for hot rolled steel

bulb flats

GS IS: 2673 Dimensions for wrought aluminium

and aluminium alloys, extruded round
tube

GS IS: 2314 Specification for steel sheet piling

sections

GS IS: 2676 Dimensions for wrought aluminium

and aluminium alloys, sheet and strip

GS IS: 3443 Specification for crane rail sections

GSIS 2677 Dimensions for wrought aluminium

and aluminium alloys, plates and hot
rolled sheets

GS IS: 3908 Specification for aluminium equal

leg angles
GS IS: 3921 Specification for aluminium
channels

GS IS: 2678 Dimensions and tolerances for

wrought aluminium and aluminium
alloys, drawn round tubes

GS IS: 3954 Specification for hot rolled steel

channels sections for general
engineering purposes.

GS IS: 3577 Dimensions and tolerances for

wrought aluminium and aluminium
alloys rivet, bolt and screw stock

GS IS: 3964 Specification for light rails

GS IS: 3965 Dimensions for wrought aluminium

and aluminium alloys, bar, rod and
section

GS IS: 5384 Specification for aluminium I-beams

GS IS: 6445 Specification for aluminium tee
sections
GS IS: 12779 Rolling and cutting tolerances for
hot rolled parallel flange beam and
column sections.
b) Dimensional Standards
GS IS: 808 Dimensions for hot rolled steel
beam, column channel and angle
sections
GS IS: 1730 Dimensions for steel plates, sheets
strips and flats for general engineering
purposes
GS IS: 1732 Dimensions for round and square
steel bars for structural and general
engineering purposes.

GS IS: 6477 Dimensions for wrought aluminium

and aluminium alloys, extruded hollow
sections.
GS IS: 12778 Dimensions for hot rolled steel
parallel flange beam and column
sections.
24. Thermal Insulation Materials
GS IS: 3144 Methods of test for mineral wool
thermal insulation material.
GS IS: 3346 Methods for the determination of
thermal conductivity of thermal
insulation materials (two slab,
guarded hot-plate method).
GS IS: 3677 Specification for unbounded rock
and slag wool for thermal insulation
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GS IS: 4671 Specification for expanded

polystyrene for thermal insulation
purposes

GS IS: 11129 Method of test for tumbling

friability of preformed block-type
thermal insulation

GS IS: 5688 Methods of test for preformed

block-type and pipe-covering type
thermal insulation

GS IS: 11239 Method of test for rigid cellular

thermal insulation materials

GS IS: 5724 Methods of test for thermal

insulating cement
GS IS: 6598 Specification for cellular concrete
for thermal insulation
GS IS: 7509 Specification for thermal insulation
cement
GS IS: 8154 Specification for preformed calcium
silicate insulation for temperature up
to 6500C)
GS IS: 8183 Specification for bonded mineral
wool
GS IS: 9403 Method of test for thermal
conductance and transmittance of
built up sections by means of guarded
hot box
GS IS: 9489 Method of test for thermal
conductivity of materials by means of
heat flow meter.
GS IS: 9490 Method of determination for
thermal conductivity of insulation
materials (water calorimeter method).
GS IS: 9742 Specification for sprayed mineral
wool thermal insulation
GS IS: 9743 Specification for thermal insulation
finishing cements
GS IS: 9842 Specification for preformed fibrous
pipe insulation
GS IS: 11128 Specification for spray applied
hydrated calcium silicate thermal
insulation

GS IS: 11307 Specification for cellular glass

block and pipe thermal insulating
GS IS: 1308 Specification for thermal insulating
castables (hydraulic setting|) for
temperatures up to 12500C.
GS IS: 12436 Specification for preformed rigid
polyurethane (PUR) and
polyisocyanurate (Pir) foams for
thermal insulation
GS IS: 13204 Specification for rigid phenolic
foams for thermal insulation
GS IS: 13286 Methods of test for surface spread
of flame for thermal insulation
materials.

25. Threaded Fasteners and Rivets

GS IS: 207 Specification for gate and shutter
hooks and eyes
GS IS: 451 Specification for technical supply
conditions for wood screws
GS IS: 554 Specification for pipe threads where
pressure-tide joints are made on the
threads Dimensions, tolerances and
designation
GS IS: 723 Specification for steel countersunk
head wire nails
GS IS: 724 Specification for mild steel and brass
cup, ruler and square hooks and
screw eyes
GS IS: 725 Specification for copper wire nails
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GS IS: 730 Specification for hook bolts for

corrugated sheet roofing
GS IS: 1120 Specification for coach screws
GS IS: 1363 Specification for hexagon head
bolts, screws and nuts of product
grade C.
GS IS: 1364 Specification for hexagon head
bolts, screws and nuts of product
Grades A and B.

GS IS: 2998 Specification for cold forged steel

rivet for cold closing (1 to 16 mm
diameter)
GS IS: 3063 Specification for fasteners single
coil rectangular section spring lock
washers
GS IS: 3121 Specification for rigging screws and
stretching screws
GS IS: 3468 Specification for pipe nuts

GS IS: 1365 Specification for slotted

countersunk head screws

GS IS: 3757 Specification for high strength

structural bolts

GS IS: 1366 Specification for slotted cheese

head screws

GS IS: 4206 Dimensions for nominal lengths,

and thread lengths for bolts, screws
and studs

GS IS: 1367 Specification for technical supply

conditions for threaded steel
fasteners.
GS IS: 1929 Specification for hot forged steel
rivets for hot closing (12 to 36 mm
diameter)
GS IS: 2016 Specification for plain washers
GS IS: 2155 Specification for cold forged solid
steel rivets for hot closing (6 to 16
mm diameter)
GS IS: 2585 Specification for black square bolts
and nuts (diameter range 6 to 39 mm)
and black square screws 9dia range 6
to 24 mm).
GS IS: 2643 Dimensions, tolerances and
designation for pipe threads where
pressure-tight joints are not made on
the threads
GS IS: 2687 Specification for cap nuts
GS IS: 2907 Specification for non-ferrous rivets

GS IS: 4762 Specification for worm drive hose

clips for general purposes
GS IS: 5369 General requirements for plain
washers and lock washers
GS IS: 5372 Specification for taper washer for
channels (ISMC)
GS IS: 5373 Specification for square washers for
wood fastenings
GS IS: 5374 Specification for taper washers for
L-beam
GS IS: 5624 Specification for foundation bolts
GS IS: 6113 Specification for aluminium
fasteners for building purposes
GS IS: 6610 Specification for heavy washers for
steel structures
GS IS: 6623 Specification for high strength
structural nuts
GS IS: 6639 Specification for hexagon bolts for
steel structures

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GS IS: 6649 Specification for hardened and

tempered washers for high strength
structural bolts and nuts
GS IS: 6733 Specification for wall and roofing
nails

27. Waterproofing and Damp-proofing

Materials
GS IS: 1322 Specification for bitumen felts for
water proofing and damp-proofing

GS IS: 6736 Specification for slotted raised

countersunk head wood screws

GS IS: 1580 Specification for bituminous

compound for water proofing and
caulking purposes

GS IS: 6739 Specification for slotted round head

wood screws

GS IS: 3037 Specification for bitumen mastic for

use in water proofing of roofs

GS IS: 6760 Specification for slotted

countersunk head wood screws

GS IS: 3384 Specification for bitumen primer for

use in waterproofing and dampproofing

GS IS: 8033 Specification for washers with

square hole for wood fastenings
GS IS: 8412 Specification for slotted
countersunk head bolts for steel
structures

GS IS: 5871 Specification for bitumen mastic for

tanking and damp-proofing
GS IS: 7193 Specification for glass fibre base
coal tar pitch and bitumen felts

GS IS: 8822 Specification for slotted mushroom

head roofing bolts

GS IS: 12027 Specification for silicone-based

water repellents

GS IS: 8869 Specification for washers for

corrugated sheet roofing

GS IS: 13435 Method of tests for acrylic based

water proofing material.

GS IS: 8911 Specification for slotted raised

countersunk head screws

GS IS: 13826 Bitumen based felts Method of

test

GS IS: 10102 Specification for technical supply

conditions for rivets.
GS IS: 10238 Specification for step bolts for
steel structures
GS IS: 12427 Specification for transmission
tower bolts
26. Unit Weights of Building Materials
GS IS: 875 Code of practice for design loads
(other than earthquake) for buildings
and structures.

GS IS: 14695 Specification for glass fibre base

coal tar pitch outer wrap
28. Welding Electrodes and Wires
GS IS: 814 Specification for covered electrodes
for manual metal arc welding of
carbon and carbon manganese steel
GS IS: 1278 Specification for filler rods and
wires for gas welding
GS IS: 1395 Specification for low and medium
alloy steel covered electrodes for
manual metal arc welding.
GS IS: 2879 Mild steel for metal arc welding
electrodes
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GS IS: 3613 Acceptance tests for wire flux

combinations for submerged-arc
welding of structural steel

GS IS: 8363 Specification for bare wire

electrodes for electroslag welding of
steels

GS IS: 4972 Specification for resistance spotwelding electrodes

GS IS: 10631 Stainless steel for welding

electrode core wire

GS IS: 5206 Covered electrodes for manual arc

welding of stainless steel and other
similar high alloy steels

29. Wire Ropes and Wire Products

GS IS: 5511 Specification for covered electrodes

for manual metal arc welding of cast
iron
GS IS: 5897 Specification of aluminium and
aluminium alloy welding rods and
wires and magnesium alloy welding
rods
GS IS: 5898 Specification for copper and copper
alloy bare solid welding rods and
electrodes

GS IS: 278 Specification for galvanized steel

barbed wire for fencing
GS IS: 2140 Specification for stranded : 2266
Specification for steel wire ropes for
general engineering purposes
GS IS: 2365 Specification for steel wire
suspension ropes for lifts, elevators
and hoists
GS IS: 2721 Specification for galvanized steel
wire chain link fences fabric
GS IS: 6594 Specification for technical supply
conditions for wire ropes and strands
GS IS: 12776 Specification for galvanized strand
for earthing.

GS IS: 6419 Specification for welding rods and

bare electrodes for gas shielded arc
welding of structural steel
GS IS: 6560 Specification for molybdenum and
chromium-molybdenum low alloy steel
welding rods and bare electrodes for
gas shielded arc welding.
GS IS: 7280 Specification for bare wire
electrodes for submerged-arc welding
of structural steels

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