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CED6 : Stones


  • Scope : STANDARDIZATION IN THE FIELD OF NATURAL AND ENGINEERED STONES FOR CONSTRUCTION
  • Liaison :
    ISO/TC 327 - Natural stones - Participating (P)
    ISO/TC 327/AG 3 - Terminology
    ISO TC 327/WG 01 - Test Methods - Participating (P)
    ISO/TC 328 - Engineered stones - Participating (P)

Published Standards

SI. No.
IS No.
Title
Reaffirmation Details
No. of Amendments
Degree of Equivalence
1.
 IS 1121 (Part 1):2023
DETERMINATION OF STRENGTH PROPERTIES OF NATURAL BUILDING STONES METHODS OF TEST Part 1 Compressive Strength
-
Indigenous
2.
 IS 1121 (Part 2):2023
Determination of Strength Properties of Natural Building Stones - Methods of Test: Part 2 Transverse Strength
-
Indigenous
3.
 IS 1121 (Part 3):2023
Determination of Strength Properties of Natural Building Stones - Methods of Test: Part 3 Indirect Tensile Strength
-
4.
 IS 1121 (Part 4):2013
Reviewed In : 2022
Determination of strength properties of natural building stones - Methods of test: Part 4 shear strength (Second Revision)
December, 2022
-
Indigenous
5.
 IS 1121 (Part 5):2023
Determination of Strength Properties of Natural Building Stones Methods of test Part 5 Flexural Modulus of Elasticity
-
Indigenous
6.
 IS 1122:2023
DETERMINATION OF TRUE SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF NATURAL BUILDING STONES -- METHOD OF TEST
-
Indigenous
7.
 IS 1123:1975
Reviewed In : 2022
Method of identification of natural building stones
December, 2022
-
8.
 IS 1124:1974
Reviewed In : 2022
Method of test for determination of water absorption, apparent specific gravity and porosity of natural building stones
December, 2022
-
Indigenous
9.
 IS 1125:2013
Reviewed In : 2023
Determination of weathering of natural building stones - Method of test (SecondRevision)
September, 2023
-
Indigenous
10.
 IS 1126:2013
Reviewed In : 2023
Determination of durability of natural building stones - Method of test (SecondRevision)
August, 2023
-
Indigenous
11.
 IS 1127:1970
Reviewed In : 2022
Recommendations for dimensions and workmanship of natural building stones for masonry work (First Revision)
December, 2022
-
Indigenous
12.
 IS 1128:1974
Reviewed In : 2022
Specification for limestone (Slab And Tiles)
December, 2022
-
Indigenous
13.
 IS 1129:1972
Reviewed In : 2022
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Recommendation of dressing of natural building stones
December, 2022
-
Indigenous
14.
 IS 1130:1969
Reviewed In : 2022
Marble (blocks, Slabs And Tiles)
December, 2022
-
Indigenous
15.
 IS 14223 (Part 1):2023
Polished Building Stones Specification Part 1 Granite and Similar Stones
-
Indigenous
16.
 IS 1706:2024
Determination of Resistance to Wear by Abrasion of Natural Building Stones — Method of Test (second revision)
-
Indigenous
17.
 IS 1805:1973
Reviewed In : 2022
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Glossary of terms relating to stones : quarrying and dressing (First Revision)
December, 2022
-
Indigenous
18.
 IS 3316:1974
Reviewed In : 2022
Structural Granite
December, 2022
-
Indigenous
19.
 IS 3620:1979
Reviewed In : 2022
Laterite Stone Block For Masonry
December, 2022
-
Indigenous
20.
 IS 3622:1977
Reviewed In : 2022
Sandstone (slabs And Tiles)
December, 2022
-
Indigenous
21.
 IS 4121:1967
Reviewed In : 2022
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Method of test for determination of water transmission rate by capillary action through natural building stones
December, 2022
-
Indigenous
22.
 IS 4122:1967
Reviewed In : 2022
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Method of test for surface softening of natural building stones by exposure to acidic atmospheres
December, 2022
-
Indigenous
23.
 IS 4348:2024
Determination of Permeability of Natural Building Stones Methods of test (second revision)
-
Indigenous
24.
 IS 5218:1969
Reviewed In : 2022
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Method of test for toughness of natural wilding stones (Second Revision)
December, 2022
-
Indigenous
25.
 IS 6250:1981
Reviewed In : 2022
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Specification for roofing slate tiles
December, 2022
-
Indigenous
26.
 IS 7779 (Part 1/Sec 1):1975
Reviewed In : 2022
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Schedule for properties and availability of stones for construction purposes: Part 1 Gujarat state: Sec 1 Availability of stones
December, 2022
-
Indigenous
27.
 IS 7779 (Part 1/Sec 2):1975
Reviewed In : 2022
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Schedule for properties and availability of stones for construction purposes: Part 1 Gujarat state: Sec 2 engineering properties of building stones
December, 2022
-
Indigenous
28.
 IS 7779 (Part 1/Sec 3):1975
Reviewed In : 2022
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Schedule for properties and availability of stones for construction purposes: Part I Gujarat state: Section 3 Engineering properties of stone aggregates
December, 2022
-
29.
 IS 7779 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979
Reviewed In : 2022
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Schedule for properties and availability of stones for construction purposes: Part 2 Maharashtra state: Sec 1 availability of stones
December, 2022
-
Indigenous
30.
 IS 7779 (Part 2/Sec 2):1979
Reviewed In : 2022
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Schedule for properties and availability of stones for construction purposes: Part 2 Maharashtra state: Sec 2 engineering properties of building stones
December, 2022
-
Indigenous
31.
 IS 7779 (Part 2/Sec 3):1979
Reviewed In : 2022
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Schedule for Properties and Availability of Stones for Construction Purposes - Part II : Maharashtra State - Section 3 : Engineering Properties of Stone Aggregates
December, 2022
-
32.
 IS 7779 (Part 3/Sec 2):1980
Reviewed In : 2022
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Schedule for Properties and Availability of Stones for Construction Purposes - Part III : Tamil Nadu State - Section 2 : Engineering Properties of Building Stones
December, 2022
-
33.
 IS 7779 (Part 3/Sec 3):1980
Reviewed In : 2022
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Schedule for Properties and Availability of Stones for Construction Purposes - Part III : Tamil Nadu State - Section 3 : Engineering Properties of Stone Aggregates
December, 2022
-
34.
 IS 7779 (Part 4/Sec 13):1996
Reviewed In : 2022
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Schedule of properties and availability of stones for construction purposes Part IV Karnataka states Sections (1 to 3)
December, 2022
-
35.
 IS 7779 (Part 5/Sec 13):1997
Reviewed In : 2022
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Schedule for Properties and Availability of Stones for Construction Purposes - Part 5 : Andhra Pradesh State - Sections 1 to 3
January, 2022
-
36.
 IS 8348:1977
Reviewed In : 2022
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Code of practice for stacking and packing of stone slabs for transportation
December, 2022
-
37.
 IS 8381:1977
Reviewed In : 2022
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Recommended practice for quarrying stones for construction purposes
December, 2022
-
38.
 IS 8759:2024
Maintenance and Preservation of Stone in Buildings - Code of Practice (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
39.
 IS 9394:2024
Stone Lintels � Specification (FIRST REVISION)
-
Indigenous

Standards Under Develpoment

Projects Approved

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Preliminary Draft Standards

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
CED 6 (26663)
Revision of: IS 1123:1975
Method of Identification of Natural Building Stones

Drafts Standards in WC Stage

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Draft Standards Completed WC Stage

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
CED 6 (27715)
Engineered Stones Method of Tests Part 1 Determination of Compressive Strength
2
CED 6 (27720)
ENGINEERED STONES METHOD OF TEST PART 2 DETERMINATION OF TRANSVERSE STRENGTH
3
CED 6 (28162)
Engineered Stones Method of tests Part 3 Determination of Water Absorption and Specific Gravity

Finalized Draft Indian Standard

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Finalized Draft Indian Standards under Print

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
CED 6 (26667)
Polished Building Stones Specification Part 2 Marble and Similar Stones


Aspect Wise Report

 
 Product:   8
 Code of Practices :    4
 Methods of Test :   14
 Terminology :   1
 Dimensions :   0
 System Standard :   0
 Safety Standard :   0
 Others :    11
 Service Specification :    0
 Process Specification :    1
 Unclassified :    0
 


Annexure-I :List of Indian Standards Withdrawn/Superseded

SI. No.
IS No.
Title
No Records Found


Annexure-II :List of Indian Product Standards

SI. No.
IS No. & Year
Title
1.
 IS 1128:1974
Reviewed In : 2022
Specification for limestone Slab And Tiles
2.
 IS 1130:1969
Reviewed In : 2022
Marble blocks Slabs And Tiles
3.
 IS 3316:1974
Reviewed In : 2022
Structural Granite
4.
 IS 3620:1979
Reviewed In : 2022
Laterite Stone Block For Masonry
5.
 IS 3622:1977
Reviewed In : 2022
Sandstone slabs And Tiles
6.
 IS 6250:1981
Reviewed In : 2022
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Specification for roofing slate tiles
7.
 IS 7779 (Part 3/Sec 2):1980
Reviewed In : 2022
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Schedule for Properties and Availability of Stones for Construction Purposes - Part III Tamil Nadu State - Section 2 Engineering Properties of Building Stones
8.
 IS 7779 (Part 3/Sec 3):1980
Reviewed In : 2022
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Schedule for Properties and Availability of Stones for Construction Purposes - Part III Tamil Nadu State - Section 3 Engineering Properties of Stone Aggregates