Programme of work


BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS


Mechanical Engineering Department

Programme of Work




MED3 : Refrigeration And Air Conditioning


  • Scope : Standardization in the fields of refrigeration and air-conditioning, including terminology; mechanical and electrical safety; designation and handling of refrigerants; methods of testing and rating equipment; measurement of sound levels; and sustainability. The scope also includes: Refrigeration and similar appliances for household and commercial use; Factory-assembled air-conditioners (cooling), heat pumps, dehumidifiers, humidifiers, refrigerant reclaiming and recycling equipment as well as other devices such as ventilation equipment, line components, and refrigerating controls used in air-conditioning and refrigeration systems; Automotive air conditioning; and Selection, installation, commissioning and maintenance of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System considering the environment, safety, and human health.
  • Liaison :
    ISO/TC 142 - Cleaning equipment for air and other gases - Participating (P)
    ISO/TC 86 - Refrigeration and air-conditioning - Participating (P)
    ISO/TC 86/SC 1 - Safety and environmental requirements for refrigerating systems - Participating (P)
    ISO/TC 86/SC 1/WG 1 - Safety and environmental requirements for refrigerating systems and heat pumps
    ISO/TC 86/SC 4 - Testing and rating of refrigerant compressors - Participating (P)
    ISO/TC 86/SC 4/WG 2 - Positive displacement refrigerant compressor
    ISO/TC 86/SC 6 - Testing and rating of air-conditioners and heat pumps - Participating (P)
    ISO/TC 86/SC 6/TG 13 - Next generation of performance standards
    ISO/TC 86/SC 6/WG 1 - Air-source air-conditioners and heat pumps
    ISO/TC 86/SC 6/WG 10 - Energy recovery ventilators
    ISO/TC 86/SC 6/WG 12 - Heat pump water heaters
    ISO/TC 86/SC 6/WG 3 - Water and brine source heat pumps and air-conditioners
    ISO/TC 86/SC 7 - Testing and rating of commercial refrigerated display cabinets - Participating (P)
    ISO/TC 86/SC 8 - Refrigerants and refrigeration lubricants - Participating (P)
    ISO/TC 86/SC 8/TF 1 - ISO 817 Technical Alignment
    ISO/TC 86/SC 8/WG 5 - Refrigerants - Designation and safety classification
    ISO/TC 86/SC 8/WG 7 - Refrigerant properties
    ISO/TC 86/SC 8/WG 8 - Burning Velocity Test Methods
    TC 59/SC 59M - Performance of electrical household and similar cooling and freezing appliances - Participating (P)
    TC 61/SC 61C - Safety of refrigeration appliances for household and commercial use - Participating (P)
    TC 61/SC 61D - Appliances for air-conditioning for household and similar purposes - Participating (P)
    IEC TC 61/SC 61C/WG 4 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-89: Particular requirements for commercial refrigerating appliances with an incorporated or remote refrigerant unit or compressor - Participating (P)
    IEC TC 61/SC 61D/MT 28 - Maintenance of IEC 60335-2-40 - Participating (P)
    ISO TC 86/SC 6/WG 15 - Advanced performance standards
    ISO TC 86/SC 7/WG 1 - Refrigerated, blast cabinets and ice makers for professional use
    ISO TC 86/SC 7/WG 2 - Commercial beverage coolers and ice cream freezers
    ISO TC 86/SC 8/MA - ISO 817 Maintenance agency
    IEC TC 59/SC 59M/WG 4 - Electrical household and similar cooling and freezing appliances, food preservation and storage
    IEC TC 59/SC 59M/WG 5 - TC 59/WG 2 - Acoustical noise of household appliances
    IEC TC 59/SC 59M/MT 2 - Electrical household and similar cooling and freezing appliances, maintenance of performance standard
    IEC TC 61/SC 61C/MT 1 - Safety of motor-compressors
    IEC TC 61/SC 61C/MT 7 - Maintenance Team for IEC 60335-2-118 - Particular requirements for professional ice-cream makers
    IEC TC 61/SC 61C/EG 6 - Editing Committee
    IEC TC 61/SC 61D/WG 21 - WG 21 Address A2L, A2 and A3 refrigerants and maintenance of 60335-2-40
    IEC TC 61/SC 61D/MT 19 - Revision of 60335-2-104 work
    IEC TC 61/SC 61D/MT 29 - Maintenance of requirements for detection of leaked refrigerant
    IEC TC 61/SC 61D/ahG 30 - Alignment of requirements for flammable refrigerant systems in appliances
    IEC TC 61/SC 61D/WG 27 - Air conditioners for cooling driver and passenger compartments when the vehicle is stationary
    ISO TC 86/SC 8/TF 3 - Refrigerant stability classification - Participating (P)
    ISO TC 86/SC 6/WG 15 - Advanced performance standards - Participating (P)
    IEC TC 59/SC 59M/WG 4 - Electrical household and similar cooling and freezing appliances, food preservation and storage - Participating (P)
    IEC TC 59/SC 59M/WG 5 - TC 59/WG 2 - Acoustical noise of household appliances - Participating (P)
    IEC TC 59/SC 59M/MT 2 - Electrical household and similar cooling and freezing appliances, maintenance of performance standard - Participating (P)
    IEC TC 61/SC 61C/MT 1 - Safety of motor-compressors - Participating (P)
    IEC TC 61/SC 61D/WG 21 - Address A2L, A2 and A3 refrigerants and maintenance of 60335-2-40 - Participating (P)
    IEC TC 61/SC 61D/MT 29 - Maintenance of requirements for detection of leaked refrigerant - Participating (P)
    IEC TC 61/SC 61D/AHG 30 - Alignment of requirements for flammable refrigerant systems in appliances - Participating (P)
    IEC TC 61/SC 61D/WG 27 - Air conditioners for cooling driver and passenger compartments when the vehicle is stationary - Participating (P)

Published Standards

SI. No.
IS No.
Title
Reaffirmation Details
No. of Amendments
Degree of Equivalence
1.
IS 10594:2021
Reviewed In : 2025
Specification for Thermostatic Expansion Valves
September, 2025
-
Indigenous
2.
IS 10617:2018

Reviewed In : 2022
Hermetic compressors - Specification (Second Revision)
May, 2022
1
Indigenous
3.
IS 11327:2022
Requirements for Refrigerants Condensing Units (Second Revision)
-
Indigenous
4.
IS 11328:2022
Self-contained Automatic Ice Makers Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
5.
IS 11329:2018

Finned type heat exchanger for room air conditioner (First Revision) Amendment - 5
May, 2022
5
Indigenous
6.
IS 11330:2021
Reviewed In : 2025
Refrigeration Oil Separator General Specification Construction Requirements and Testing
September, 2025
-
Indigenous
7.
IS 11561:2018

Reviewed In : 2022
Code of practice for testing of water cooling towers (First Revision)
May, 2022
-
Indigenous
8.
IS/ISO 11650:1999

Reviewed In : 2022
Performance of refrigerant recovery and/or recycling equipment
September, 2022
-
Identical under single numbering
9.
IS 11951:2024
PUMPSET FOR DIRECT EVAPORATIVE AIR COOLER - SPECIFICATION (Second Revision)
-
Indigenous
10.
IS 12249:2021
Reviewed In : 2025
Specification for Desiccant Driers
September, 2025
-
Indigenous
11.
IS/ISO 13043:2011
ISO 13043:2011
Road Vehicles Refrigerant Systems used in Mobile Air Conditioning Systems MAC Safety Requirements Adoption of ISO 13043:2011
-
Identical under single numbering
12.
IS/ISO 13261-1:1998
ISO 13261-1 : 1998
Sound power rating of air - Conditioning and air - Source heat pump equipment: Part 1 non - Ducted outdoor equipment
August, 2021
-
Identical under dual numbering
13.
IS/ISO 13261-2:1998
ISO 13261-2 : 1998
Reviewed In : 2022
Sound power rating of airConditioning and air - Source heat pump equipment: Part 2 non - Ducted indoor equipment
September, 2022
-
Identical under single numbering
14.
IS 1391 (Part 1):2023
Room Air Conditioners Specification Part 1 Unitary Air Conditioners Fourth Revision
-
Indigenous
15.
IS 1391 (Part 2):2023
Room Air Conditioners Specification Part 2 Split Air Conditioners Fourth Revision
-
Indigenous
16.
IS 14618:2022
Automotive Vehicles — Air Conditioning and Heating Systems Thermal Performance — Method of Measurement ( Second Revision )
1
Indigenous
17.
IS 1475:2024
Drinking Water Coolers - Specification (Fourth Revision)
-
Indigenous
18.
IS 16590:2023
Liquid Chilling Package Units - Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
19.
IS 16656:2026
REFRIGERANTS — DESIGNATION AND SAFETY CLASSIFICATION ( First Revision of IS 16656 : 2017/ISO 817 : 2014 ) ( Adoption of ISO 817 : 2024 )
-
Identical under dual numbering
20.
IS 16656:2017
ISO 817 : 2014
Reviewed In : 2021
Refrigerants - Designation and safety classification
April, 2021
2
Identical under dual numbering
21.
IS 16672 (Part 1):2026
REFRIGERATED DISPLAY CABINETS PART 1 VOCABULARY [ First Revision of IS 16672 (Part 1) : 2017/ISO 23953-1 : 2015] ( Adoption of ISO 23953-1 : 2023)
-
Identical under dual numbering
22.
IS 16672 (Part 1):2017
ISO 23953-1 : 2015
Reviewed In : 2021
Refrigerated display cabinets: Part 1 vocabulary
April, 2021
-
Identical under dual numbering
23.
IS 16672 (Part 2):2024
Refrigerated display cabinets Part 2 Classification requirements and test conditions (ISO 23953-2: 2015, MOD) (First Revision)
-
Modified/Technically Equivalent
24.
IS 16678 (Part 1):2018
ISO 5149-1 : 2014
Reviewed In : 2022
Refrigerating Systems and Heat Pumps — Safety and Environmental Requirements Part 1 Definitions, Classification and Selection Criteria
May, 2022
2
Identical under dual numbering
25.
IS 16678 (Part 2):2018
ISO 5149-2 : 2014
Reviewed In : 2022
Refrigerating systems and heat pumps - Safety and environmental requirements: Part 2 design, construction, testing, marking and documentation
May, 2022
1
Identical under dual numbering
26.
IS 16678 (Part 3):2018
ISO 5149-3 : 2014
Reviewed In : 2022
Refrigerating systems and heat pumps - Safety and environmental requirements: Part 3 installation site
May, 2022
1
Identical under dual numbering
27.
IS 16678 (Part 4):2024
IS 16678 (Part 4)/ISO 5149-4
Refrigerating Systems and Heat Pumps - Safety and Environmental Requirements Part 4 Operation, Maintenance, Repair and Recovery (First Revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
28.
IS 16753 (Part 1):2022
ISO 29463-1 : 2017
High Efficiency Filters and Filter Media for removing Particles from Air Part 1 Classification Performance Testing and Marking (First revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
29.
IS 16753 (Part 2):2018
ISO 29463-2 : 2011
Reviewed In : 2022
High - Efficiency filters and filter media for removing particles in air: Part 2 aerosol production, measuring equipment and particle - Counting statistics
May, 2022
-
Identical under dual numbering
30.
IS 16753 (Part 3):2018
ISO 29463-3 : 2011
Reviewed In : 2022
High - Efficiency filters and filter media for removing particles in air: Part 3 testing flat sheet filter media
May, 2022
-
Identical under dual numbering
31.
IS 16753 (Part 4):2018
ISO 29463-4 : 2011
Reviewed In : 2022
High - Efficiency filters and filter media for removing particles in air: Part 4 testing method for determining leakage of filter elements - Scan method
May, 2022
-
Identical under dual numbering
32.
IS 16753 (Part 5):2024
IS 16753 (Part 5)/ISO 29463-5
High-Efficiency Filters and Filter Media for Removing Particles in Air Part 5 Test Method for Filter Elements (First Revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
33.
IS 17550 (Part 3):2025
Household Refrigerating Appliances - Characteristics and Methods Of Test Part 3 Energy Consumption and Volume (First Revision) Amendment - 1
1
Indigenous
34.
IS 17550 (Part 2):2024
Household Refrigerating Appliances - Characteristics and Test Methods Part 2 Performance Requirements (First Revision) Amendment - 1
1
Not Equivalent
35.
IS 17550:2021
Household Refrigerating Appliances - Characteristics and Test Methods Part 1 General Requirements
-
Indigenous
36.
IS 17550 (Part 1):2024
Household Refrigerating Appliances - Characteristics and Test Methods Part 1 General Requirements (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
37.
IS 17570 (Part 1):2021
ISO 16890-1:2016
Air Filters for general ventilation Part 1 Technical specifications requirements and classification system based upon particulate matter efficiency ePM Adoption of ISO 16890-1:2016
-
Identical under dual numbering
38.
IS 17570 (Part 3):2021
ISO 16890-3:2016
Air Filters for general ventilation Part 3 Determination of the gravimetric efficiency and the air flow resistance versus the mass of test dust captured ( adoption of ISO 16890-3:2016)
-
Identical under dual numbering
39.
IS 17570 (Part 2):2025
ISO 16890-2:2022
Air Filters for General Ventilation Part 2 Measurement of Fractional Efficiency and Airflow Resistance (First Revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
40.
IS 17570 (Part 4):2025
ISO 16890-4:2022
Air filters for general ventilation Part 4 Conditioning method to determine the minimum fractional test efficiency (first revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
41.
IS/ISO 17584:2022
IS/ISO 17584
Refrigerant properties (First Revision)
-
Identical under single numbering
42.
IS 17681:2022
Specification for Bottled water dispensers
1
Indigenous
43.
IS 17693:2022
Non-electric Cooling Cabinet Made of Clay
-
Indigenous
44.
IS 17773:2022
Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration System — Code of Practice for Design and Installation (ANSI/IIAR 2 : 2014, NEQ)
1
Indigenous
45.
IS 18154 (Part 1):2023
Air-cooled air conditioners and air-to-air heat pumps Testing and calculating methods for seasonal performance factors Part 1: Cooling seasonal performance factor ISO 16358-1 : 2013 MOD
-
Modified/Technically Equivalent
46.
IS 18154 (Part 2):2023
ISO 16358-2
Air-cooled air conditioners and air-to-air heat pumps Testing and calculating methods for seasonal performance factors Part 2: Heating seasonal performance factor
-
Identical under dual numbering
47.
IS 18154 (Part 3):2023
ISO 16358-3
Air-cooled air conditioners and air-to-air heat pumps Testing and calculating methods for seasonal performance factors Part 3: Annual performance factor
-
Identical under dual numbering
48.
IS 18689:2024
Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Particular Requirements for Commercial Refrigerating Appliances and Ice-Makers with an Incorporated or Remote Refrigerant Unit or Motor-Compressor (IEC 60335-2-89 : 2019, MOD)
-
Modified/Technically Equivalent
49.
IS 18728:2024
Multiple split-system air conditioners and air-to-air heat pumps (VRF air conditioners) - Specification
-
Indigenous
50.
IS 18794:2024
Air Handling Units - Specification
-
Indigenous
51.
IS 18801:2023
ISO 22041:2019
Refrigerated storage cabinets and counters for professional use Performance and energy consumption
-
Identical under dual numbering
52.
IS 18802:2023
ISO 22042:2021
Blast chiller and freezer cabinets for professional use Classification requirements and test conditions
-
Identical under dual numbering
53.
IS 18846:2024
IEC TR 63061:2017
ADJUSTED VOLUME CALCULATION FOR REFRIGERATING APPLIANCES
-
Identical under dual numbering
54.
IS 18847:2024
ISO 22712: 2023
Refrigerating systems and heat pumps Competence of personnel
-
Identical under dual numbering
55.
IS 18848:2024
Non-Ducted Portable Air-Cooled Air Conditioners and Air-to-Air Heat Pumps having a Single Exhaust Duct - Testing and Rating for Performance
-
Modified/Technically Equivalent
56.
IS 18932:2024
Electronic Expansion Valve - Specification
-
Indigenous
57.
IS 19409:2025
SERVICE VALVES FOR AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION PURPOSES - SPECIFICATION
-
58.
IS 2167:2025
Commercial Beverage Coolers - Specification (ISO 22044 : 2021, MOD) (Fourth Revision)
-
Modified/Technically Equivalent
59.
IS 2370:2014
Reviewed In : 2024
Walk - In cold rooms - Specification (First Revision)
June, 2024
-
Indigenous
60.
IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 24):1994
IEC 60335-2-24
Reviewed In : 2024
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances: Part 2 particular requirements: Sec 24 refrigerators, food - Freezers and ice - Makers
June, 2024
-
Modified/Technically Equivalent
61.
IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 40):2025
Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances Part 2 Particular Requirements Sec 40 Electrical Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners and Dehumidifiers (IEC 60335-2-40 : 2022, MOD)
-
Modified/Technically Equivalent
62.
IS 3315:2024
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO IS 3315 : 2024 DIRECT EVAPORATIVE AIR COOLER - SPECIFICATION (Fourth Revision)
1
Indigenous
63.
IS 3615:2024
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - Glossary of Terms (Third Revision)
-
Indigenous
64.
IS 4831:2019

Recommendation on units and symbols for refrigeration (First Revision)
-
-
Indigenous
65.
IS 5111:1993
ISO 917
Reviewed In : 2022
Testing of refrigerant compressors (First Revision)
May, 2022
-
Identical under dual numbering
66.
IS 60335 (Part 2/Sec 34):2021
IEC 60335-2-34: 2021
Reviewed In : 2025
Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 2-34: Particular requirements for motor-compressors Adoption of IEC 60335-2-34: 2021
September, 2025
-
Identical under single numbering
67.
IS/IEC 60335-2-40):2018
IEC 60335-2-40
Household and similar electrical appliances safety : Particular requirements for electrical heat pumps air-conditioners and dehumidifiers Adoption of IEC 60335-2-40
-
Identical under dual numbering
68.
IS 655:2006
Reviewed In : 2022
Air ducts - Specification (Second Revision)
January, 2022
2
Not Equivalent
69.
IS 7613:1975
Reviewed In : 2017
Method of testing panel type air filters for air - Conditioning and ventilation purposes
March, 2017
-
Indigenous
70.
IS 7872:2020

Reviewed In : 2024
Deep Freezers - Specification ( Second Revision )
June, 2024
1
Indigenous
71.
IS 7896:2023
Air Conditioning Outdoor Design Conditions Data for Indian Cities (Second Revision)
-
Indigenous
72.
IS/ISO 8066-2:2001
ISO 8066-2:2001
Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Hose Assemblies for Automotive Air Conditioning Specification Part 2 Refrigerant 134a Adoption of ISO 8066-2:2001
-
Identical under single numbering
73.
IS 8066 (Part 3):2020
ISO 8066-3:2020
Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Hose assemblies for Automotive Air Conditioning Specification Part 3 Refrigerant 1234yf Adoption of ISO 8066-3:2020
-
Identical under single numbering
74.
IS 8148:2018

Ducted and package air - Conditioners - Specification (Second Revision) Amendment - 2
May, 2022
2
Not Equivalent

Standards Under Develpoment

Projects Approved

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Preliminary Draft Standards

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Drafts Standards in WC Stage

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
MED 3 (33211)
HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES SAFETY PART 2-34 PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTOR-COMPRESSORS First Revision

Draft Standards Completed WC Stage

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Finalized Draft Indian Standard

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Finalized Draft Indian Standards under Print

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
MED 3 (01396)

Revision of: IS 7872:2020
Specification for Freezers
2
MED 3 (01423)

Revision of: IS 2167:2019
Specification for Bottle coolers
3
MED 3 (01390)

Revision of: IS 1391:2017
Room Air Conditioners - Part 1 Unitary Air Conditioners
4
MED 3 (01391)

Revision of: IS 1391:2018
Room air conditioners Part 2 Split air conditioners
5
MED 3 (01424)

Revision of: IS 10594:1983
Specification for Thermostatic Expansion Valves
6
MED 3 (01388)

Revision of: IS 11329:2018
Specification for Finned Type Heat Exchanger for Room Air Conditioner
7
MED 3 (01389)

Revision of: IS 4831:2019
Recommendation on units and symbols for refrigeration
8
MED 3 (01320)
WATER COOLED CHILLING PACKAGES USING THE VAPOUR COMPRESSION CYCLE 9472 SPECIFICATION
9
MED 3 (01451)
Refrigerants -- Designation and safety classification
10
MED 3 (01445)
Performance of Household Refrigerating Appliance - Refrigerators with or Without Low Temperature Compartment - Part 1 Energy Consumption and Performance Amendment - 2
11
MED 3 (01456)
Draft Indian Standard Refrigeration systems and heat pumps-Safety and environmental requirements - Part 1 Definitions classification and selection criteria
12
MED 3 (01457)
Draft Indian Standard Refrigeration systems and heat pumps-Safety and environmental requirements - Part 2 Design Construction testing marking and documentation
13
MED 3 (01458)
Draft Indian Standard Refrigeration systems and heat pumps-Safety and environmental requirements - Part 3 Installation site
14
MED 3 (01459)
Draft Indian Standard Refrigeration systems and heat pumps-Safety and environmental requirements - Part 4 Operation maintenance repair and recovery
15
MED 3 (01229)
Performance of refrigerating recovery and or recycling equipment Adoption of IS ISO 11650 1999
16
MED 3 (01230)
Sound power rating of air conditioning and air source heat pump equipment Part1 Non ducted outdoor equipment IS ISO 13261-1 1998
17
MED 3 (01231)
Sound power rating of air conditioning and air source heat pump equipment Part1 Non ducted outdoor equipment Part 2 Non ducted indoor equipment IS ISO 13261-2 1998
18
MED 3 (01232)
Refrigerant properties adoption of ISO 17584 2205
19
MED 3 (01474)
Draft Indian standard on refrigerated display cabinets - Part 1 vocabulary Adoption of ISO 23953-1 2015
20
MED 3 (01475)
Draft Indian standard on refrigerated display cabinets - Part 2 classification requirements and test conditions Adoption of ISO 23953-2 2015
21
MED 3 (10123)

Revision of: IS 3615:2020
GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING Second revision
22
MED 3 (10124)

Revision of: IS 659:1964
Safety code for air conditioning
23
MED 3 (10194)
Draft Indian Standards High-efficiency filters and media for removing particles in air Part 1 Classification performance testing and marking Adoption of ISO 29463-1 2011
24
MED 3 (10195)
Draft Indian Standards High-efficiency filters and media for removing particles in air Part 2 Aerosol production measuring equipment and particle-counting statistic Adoption of ISO 29463-2 2011
25
MED 3 (10196)
Draft Indian Standards High-efficiency filters and media for removing particles in air Part 3 Testing flat sheet filter media Adoption of ISO 29463-3 2011
26
MED 3 (10197)
Draft Indian Standards High-efficiency filters and media for removing particles in air Part 4 Test method for determining leakage of filter elements-Scan method Adoption of ISO 29463-4 2011
27
MED 3 (10198)
Draft Indian Standards High-efficiency filters and media for removing particles in air Part 5 Test method for filter elements Adoption of ISO 29463-5 2011
28
MED 3 (11160)

Revision of: IS 3315:2019
Evaporative air coolers desert coolers Specification
29
MED 3 (11161)

Revision of: IS 11561:2018
Code of practice for testing of water cooling towers
30
MED 3 (11453)
IEC 60335-2-89 2010 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances- Safety Part 2-89 Particular Requirements for Commercial Refrigerating Appliances with an Incorporated or Remote Refrigerant Unit or Compressor
31
MED 3 (12510)
Household frost-free refrigerating appliances - Refrigerators cooled by internal forced air circulation - Characteristics and test methods Amendment - 2
32
MED 3 (12557)

Revision of: IS 10617:2018
HERMETIC COMPRESSORS-SPECIFICATION SECOND REVISION
33
MED 3 (12765)
Room air conditioners Part 2 Split Air Conditioners Third Revision Amendment - 1
34
MED 3 (12767)

Revision of: IS 8148:2018
DUCTED AND PACKAGE AIR CONDITIONERS SPECIFICATION
35
MED 3 (12796)
HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATING APPLIANCES CHARACTERISTICS AND TEST METHODS Part 1 General Requirements
36
MED 3 (12797)
Household Refrigerating Appliance- Characteristics and test methods Part 2 Performance requirements
37
MED 3 (12798)
Household Refrigerating Appliance- Characteristics and test methods Part 3 Energy Consumption and volume
38
MED 3 (12806)

Revision of: IS 11330:1985
Refrigeration Oil Separator General Specification Construction Requirements and Testing
39
MED 3 (12832)
Room Air Conditioners - Part 1 Unitary Air Conditioners Amendment - 1
40
MED 3 (13198)
Household and similar electrical appliances safety Particular requirements for electrical heat pumps air-conditioners and dehumidifiers Adoption of IEC 60335-2-40
41
MED 3 (13906)
Refrigerants - Designation Safety Classification Amendment - 1
42
MED 3 (13985)

Revision of: IS 12249:1987
Specification for Desiccant Driers
43
MED 3 (13986)

Revision of: IS 11327:2007
Requirements for Refrigerants Condensing Units
44
MED 3 (14003)
Room Air Conditioners - Part 1 Unitary Air Conditioners Amendment - 2
45
MED 3 (14004)
Room air conditioners Part 2 Split Air Conditioners Third Revision Amendment - 2
46
MED 3 (14430)
Closed-circuit Ammonia Refrigeration System - Code of Practice for Design and Installation For Indian conditions
47
MED 3 (14517)
Finned Type Heat Exchanger for Room Air Conditioner First Revision Amendment - 1
48
MED 3 (14740)
Room Air Conditioners - Part 1 Unitary Air Conditioners Amendment - 3
49
MED 3 (14741)
Room air conditioners Part 2 Split Air Conditioners Third Revision Amendment - 3
50
MED 3 (14881)
Refrigerating Systems and Heat Pumps - Safety and Environmental Requirements Part 1 Definitions Classification and Selection Criteria Amendment - 1
51
MED 3 (14991)

Revision of: IS 7872:2020
Freezers- Specification Second Revision
52
MED 3 (15203)
Specification for Bottled water dispensers
53
MED 3 (15239)
Hermetic compressors - Specification Second Revision Amendment - 1
54
MED 3 (15589)
Non-electric Cooling Cabinet Made of Clay
55
MED 3 (15673)

Revision of: IS 11328:1985
Self-contained Automatic Ice Makers Specification First revision
56
MED 3 (15801)
Finned type heat exchanger for room air conditioner First Revision Amendment - 2
57
MED 3 (16267)
Room air conditioners - Specification Part 1 unitary air conditioners Third Revision Amendment - 4
58
MED 3 (16268)
Room air conditioners - Specification Part 2 split air conditioners Third Revision Amendment - 4
59
MED 3 (16269)
Ducted and package air - Conditioners - Specification Second Revision Amendment - 1
60
MED 3 (16513)
Air Filters for general ventilation Part 1 Technical specifications requirements and classification system based upon particulate matter efficiency ePM Adoption of ISO 16890-1 2016
61
MED 3 (16514)
Air Filters for general ventilation Part 2 Measurement of fractional efficiency and air flow resistance Modified adoption of ISO 16890-2 2016
62
MED 3 (16515)
Air Filters for general ventilation Part 3 Determination of the gravimetric efficiency and the air flow resistance versus the mass of test dust captured adoption of ISO 16890-3 2016
63
MED 3 (16516)
Air Filters for general ventilation Part 4 Conditioning method to determine the minimum fractional test efficiency adoption of ISO 16890-4 2016
64
MED 3 (16709)
Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Hose Assemblies for Automotive Air Conditioning Specification Part 2 Refrigerant 134a Adoption of ISO 8066-2 2001
65
MED 3 (16710)
Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Hose assemblies for Automotive Air Conditioning Specification Part 3 Refrigerant 1234yf Adoption of ISO 8066-3 2020
66
MED 3 (16711)
Road Vehicles Refrigerant Systems used in Mobile Air Conditioning Systems MAC Safety Requirements Adoption of ISO 13043 2011
67
MED 3 (16744)

Revision of: IS 16753:2018
High Efficiency Filters and Filter Media for removing Particles from Air Part 1 Classification Performance Testing and Marking First revision
68
MED 3 (17365)
Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 2-34 Particular requirements for motor-compressors Adoption of IEC 60335-2-34 2021
69
MED 3 (17391)

Revision of: IS 14618:2013
Automotive vehicles Air-conditioning and heating systems thermal performance Method of measurement
70
MED 3 (17393)
Air Handling Units - Specification
71
MED 3 (17930)
Deep Freezers - Specification Second Revision Amendment - 1
72
MED 3 (18759)
Water cooled chilling packages using the vapour compression cycle - Specification Amendment - 1
73
MED 3 (18921)
Multiple split-system air conditioners and air-to-air heat pumps VRF air conditioners - Specification
74
MED 3 (19119)
Non-Ducted Portable Air-Cooled Air Conditioners and Air-to-Air Heat Pumps having a Single Exhaust Duct - Testing and Rating for Performance
75
MED 3 (19252)

Revision of: IS 16672:2017
Refrigerated display cabinets Part 2 Classification requirements and test conditions ISO 23953-2 2015 MOD First Revision
76
MED 3 (19768)
Finned type heat exchanger for room air conditioner First Revision Amendment - 3
77
MED 3 (20172)
Air-cooled air conditioners and air-to-air heat pumps Testing and calculating methods for seasonal performance factors Part 1 Cooling seasonal performance factor ISO 16358-1 2013 MOD
78
MED 3 (20173)
Air-cooled air conditioners and air-to-air heat pumps Testing and calculating methods for seasonal performance factors Part 2 Heating seasonal performance factor
79
MED 3 (20174)
Air-cooled air conditioners and air-to-air heat pumps Testing and calculating methods for seasonal performance factors Part 3 Annual performance factor
80
MED 3 (20225)

Revision of: IS 1391:2017
Room Air Conditioners Specification Part 1 Unitary Air Conditioners Fourth Revision
81
MED 3 (20226)

Revision of: IS 1391:2018
Room Air Conditioners Specification Part 2 Split Air Conditioners Fourth Revision
82
MED 3 (20272)

Revision of: IS 7896:2001
Air Conditioning Outdoor Design Conditions Data for Indian Cities
83
MED 3 (20281)

Revision of: IS 16590:2017
Liquid Chilling Package Units - Specification First Revision
84
MED 3 (20380)
Non-electric Cooling Cabinet Made of Clay Amendment - 1
85
MED 3 (21813)

Revision of: IS 16678:2018
Refrigerating Systems and Heat Pumps - Safety and Environmental Requirements Part 4 Operation Maintenance Repair and Recovery First Revision
86
MED 3 (21814)

Revision of: IS/ISO 17584:2005
Refrigerant properties First Revision
87
MED 3 (21815)

Revision of: IS 16753:2018
High-efficiency filters and filter media for removing particles in air Part 5 Test method for filter elements
88
MED 3 (21881)

Revision of: IS 11951:2009
PUMPSET FOR DIRECT EVAPORATIVE AIR COOLER - SPECIFICATION Second Revision
89
MED 3 (22115)
Refrigerants - Designation and safety classification Amendment - 2
90
MED 3 (22116)
Refrigerating Systems and Heat Pumps - Safety and Environmental Requirements Part 1 Definitions Classification and Selection Criteria Amendment - 2
91
MED 3 (22117)
Refrigerating systems and heat pumps - Safety and environmental requirements Part 2 design construction testing marking and documentation Amendment - 1
92
MED 3 (22118)
Refrigerating systems and heat pumps - Safety and environmental requirements Part 3 installation site Amendment - 1
93
MED 3 (22144)
Refrigerating systems and heat pumps Competence of personnel
94
MED 3 (22200)

Revision of: IS 1475:2001
Drinking Water Coolers - Specification Fourth Revision
95
MED 3 (22235)

Revision of: IS 17550:2021
Household Refrigerating Appliances - Characteristics and Test Methods Part 1 General Requirements First Revision
96
MED 3 (22236)

Revision of: IS 17550:2021
Household Refrigerating Appliances - Characteristics and Test Methods Part 2 Performance Requirements First Revision
97
MED 3 (22237)

Revision of: IS 17550:2021
Household Refrigerating Appliances - Characteristics and Test Methods Part 3 Energy Consumption and Volume First Revision
98
MED 3 (22387)

Revision of: IS 3315:2019
Direct Evaporative Air Cooler - Specification Fourth Revision
99
MED 3 (22550)
Refrigerated storage cabinets and counters for professional use Performance and energy consumption
100
MED 3 (22551)
Blast chiller and freezer cabinets for professional use Classification requirements and test conditions
101
MED 3 (22552)

Revision of: IS 2167:2019
Commercial Beverage Coolers - Classification Requirements and Test Conditions Third Revision
102
MED 3 (22778)
Electronic Expansion Valve - Specification
103
MED 3 (24169)
Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Particular Requirements for Commercial Refrigerating Appliances and Ice-Makers with an Incorporated or Remote Refrigerant Unit or Motor-Compressor IEC 60335-2-89 2019 MOD
104
MED 3 (24952)
ADJUSTED VOLUME CALCULATION FOR REFRIGERATING APPLIANCES
105
MED 3 (25074)

Revision of: IS 17570:2021
Air filters for general ventilation Part 4 Conditioning method to determine the minimum fractional test efficiency first revision
106
MED 3 (25153)
Bottled water dispensers - Specification Amendment No - 1
107
MED 3 (25447)

Revision of: IS 3615:2020
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - Glossary of Terms Third Revision
108
MED 3 (26440)

Revision of: IS 17570:2021
Air Filters for General Ventilation Part 2 Measurement of Fractional Efficiency and Airflow Resistance First Revision
109
MED 3 (26463)

Revision of: IS 2167:2024
Commercial Beverage Coolers - Specification ISO 22044 2021 MOD Fourth Revision
110
MED 3 (26474)
Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration System - Code of Practice for Design and Installation ANSI IIAR 2 2014 NEQ Amendment - 1
111
MED 3 (26775)
Amendment - 1 - Automotive vehicles Air-conditioning and heating systems thermal performance Method of measurement Second Revision
112
MED 3 (27207)
Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances Part 2 Particular Requirements Sec 40 Electrical Heat Pumps Air-Conditioners and Dehumidifiers IEC 60335-2-40 2022 MOD
113
MED 3 (27285)
Finned type heat exchanger for room air conditioner First Revision Amendment - 4
114
MED 3 (27948)
SERVICE VALVES FOR AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION PURPOSES - SPECIFICATION
115
MED 3 (28211)
Room Air Conditioners Specification Part 1 Unitary Air Conditioners Fourth Revision Amendment - 1
116
MED 3 (28212)
Room Air Conditioners Specification Part 2 Split Air Conditioners Fourth Revision Amendment - 1
117
MED 3 (28214)
Finned type heat exchanger for room air conditioner First Revision Amendment - 5
118
MED 3 (28319)
Ducted and package air - Conditioners - Specification Second Revision Amendment - 2
119
MED 3 (28547)
Household Refrigerating Appliances - Characteristics and Test Methods Part 2 Performance Requirements First Revision Amendment - 1
120
MED 3 (28549)
Household Refrigerating Appliances - Characteristics and Methods Of Test Part 3 Energy Consumption and Volume First Revision Amendment - 1
121
MED 3 (32818)
Identification Storage Transportation and Handling of Refrigerant Cylinders
122
MED 3 (32870)
AMENDMENT NO 1 TO IS 3315 2024 DIRECT EVAPORATIVE AIR COOLER - SPECIFICATION Fourth Revision
123
MED 3 (32880)
WALK-IN COLD ROOM SPECIFICATION PART 1 PREFABRICATED TYPE Second Revision
124
MED 3 (32892)
DUCTED AND NON-DUCTED COMMERCIAL EVAPORATIVE AIR-COOLING UNIT SPECIFICATION
125
MED 3 (33158)
REFRIGERANTS DESIGNATION AND SAFETY CLASSIFICATION First Revision of IS 16656 2017 ISO 817 2014 Adoption of ISO 817 2024
126
MED 3 (33162)
REFRIGERATED DISPLAY CABINETS PART 1 VOCABULARY First Revision of IS 16672 Part 1 2017 ISO 23953-1 2015 Adoption of ISO 23953-1 2023
127
MED 3 (33210)
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Part 2 particular requirements Sec 24 refrigerators food - Freezers and ice - Makers
128
MED 3 (33530)
SELECTION INSTALLATION COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE OF AIR CONDITIONERS CODE OF PRACTICE PART 1 ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS


Aspect Wise Report

 
 Product:   36
 Code of Practices :    2
 Methods of Test :   15
 Terminology :   3
 Dimensions :   0
 System Standard :   1
 Safety Standard :   5
 Others :    8
 Service Specification :    0
 Process Specification :    0
 Unclassified :    1
 


Annexure-I :List of Indian Standards Withdrawn/Superseded

SI. No.
IS No.
Title
1.
IS 10609:1983
ISO 817
Reviewed In : 2009
Refrigerants - Number designation
2.
IS 10617 (Part 1):1983
Reviewed In : 2007
Specification for Hermetic Compressors - Part 1 High Temperature Application Group
3.
IS 10617 (Part 2):1983
Reviewed In : 2012
Hermetic Compressors - Part 2 Medium Temperature Application group
4.
IS 10617 (Part 3):1983
Reviewed In : 2012
Hermetic Compressors - Part 3 Low Temperature Application Group
5.
IS 11338:1985
Reviewed In : 2013
Thermostats for Use in Refrigerators Air Conditioners Water Coolers and Beverage Coolers
6.
IS 1474:1959
Reviewed In : 2022
Specification for commercial refrigerators
7.
IS 1476 (Part 1):2000
Reviewed In : 2021
Performance of household refrigerating appliance - Refrigerators with or without low temperature compartment Part 1 energy consumption and performance Third Revision
8.
IS 15750:2006
Reviewed In : 2022
Household frost - Free refrigerating appliances - Refrigerators cooled by internal forced air circulation - Characteristics and test methods - Specification
9.
IS 1869:1961
Reviewed In : 2017
Specification for ice cans
10.
IS 2374:1963
Reviewed In : 2017
Specification for ice tanks
11.
IS 3621:1966
Reviewed In : 1991
Domestic Refrigerators absorption Type
12.
IS 5038:1969
Reviewed In : 2017
Specification for ice cube trays for domestic refrigerators
13.
IS/IEC 60335-2-89:2010
IEC 60335-2-89 : 2010
Reviewed In : 2023
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety Part 2 - 89 particular requirements for commercial refrigerating appliances with an incorporated or remote refrigerant unit or compressor
14.
IS 659:1964
Reviewed In : 2017
Safety code for air conditioning
15.
IS 660:1963
Reviewed In : 2017
Safety code for mechanical refrigeration
16.
IS/ISO 817:2005
Reviewed In : 2017
Refrigerants Designation System
17.
IS 9210:1979
Reviewed In : 2017
Refrigerated Display Cabinets


Annexure-II :List of Indian Product Standards

SI. No.
IS No. & Year
Title
1.
IS 10594:2021
Reviewed In : 2025
Specification for Thermostatic Expansion Valves
2.
IS 10617:2018

Reviewed In : 2022
Hermetic compressors - Specification Second Revision
3.
IS 11327:2022
Requirements for Refrigerants Condensing Units Second Revision
4.
IS 11328:2022
Self-contained Automatic Ice Makers Specification First Revision
5.
IS 11329:2018

Finned type heat exchanger for room air conditioner First Revision Amendment - 5
6.
IS 11330:2021
Reviewed In : 2025
Refrigeration Oil Separator General Specification Construction Requirements and Testing
7.
IS 11951:2024
PUMPSET FOR DIRECT EVAPORATIVE AIR COOLER - SPECIFICATION Second Revision
8.
IS 12249:2021
Reviewed In : 2025
Specification for Desiccant Driers
9.
IS 1391 (Part 1):2023
Room Air Conditioners Specification Part 1 Unitary Air Conditioners Fourth Revision
10.
IS 1391 (Part 2):2023
Room Air Conditioners Specification Part 2 Split Air Conditioners Fourth Revision
11.
IS 1475:2024
Drinking Water Coolers - Specification Fourth Revision
12.
IS 16590:2023
Liquid Chilling Package Units - Specification First Revision
13.
IS 16672 (Part 2):2024
Refrigerated display cabinets Part 2 Classification requirements and test conditions ISO 23953-2 2015 MOD First Revision
14.
IS 16753 (Part 1):2022
ISO 29463-1 : 2017
High Efficiency Filters and Filter Media for removing Particles from Air Part 1 Classification Performance Testing and Marking First revision
15.
IS 17550 (Part 1):2024
Household Refrigerating Appliances - Characteristics and Test Methods Part 1 General Requirements First Revision
16.
IS 17570 (Part 1):2021
ISO 16890-1:2016
Air Filters for general ventilation Part 1 Technical specifications requirements and classification system based upon particulate matter efficiency ePM Adoption of ISO 16890-1 2016
17.
IS 17681:2022
Specification for Bottled water dispensers
18.
IS 17693:2022
Non-electric Cooling Cabinet Made of Clay
19.
IS 18689:2024
Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Particular Requirements for Commercial Refrigerating Appliances and Ice-Makers with an Incorporated or Remote Refrigerant Unit or Motor-Compressor IEC 60335-2-89 2019 MOD
20.
IS 18728:2024
Multiple split-system air conditioners and air-to-air heat pumps VRF air conditioners - Specification
21.
IS 18794:2024
Air Handling Units - Specification
22.
IS 18801:2023
ISO 22041:2019
Refrigerated storage cabinets and counters for professional use Performance and energy consumption
23.
IS 18802:2023
ISO 22042:2021
Blast chiller and freezer cabinets for professional use Classification requirements and test conditions
24.
IS 18848:2024
Non-Ducted Portable Air-Cooled Air Conditioners and Air-to-Air Heat Pumps having a Single Exhaust Duct - Testing and Rating for Performance
25.
IS 18932:2024
Electronic Expansion Valve - Specification
26.
IS 2167:2025
Commercial Beverage Coolers - Specification ISO 22044 2021 MOD Fourth Revision
27.
IS 2370:2014
Reviewed In : 2024
Walk - In cold rooms - Specification First Revision
28.
IS 3315:2024
AMENDMENT NO 1 TO IS 3315 2024 DIRECT EVAPORATIVE AIR COOLER - SPECIFICATION Fourth Revision
29.
IS 4831:2019

Recommendation on units and symbols for refrigeration First Revision
30.
IS 60335 (Part 2/Sec 34):2021
IEC 60335-2-34: 2021
Reviewed In : 2025
Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 2-34 Particular requirements for motor-compressors Adoption of IEC 60335-2-34 2021
31.
IS/IEC 60335-2-40):2018
IEC 60335-2-40
Household and similar electrical appliances safety Particular requirements for electrical heat pumps air-conditioners and dehumidifiers Adoption of IEC 60335-2-40
32.
IS 655:2006
Reviewed In : 2022
Air ducts - Specification Second Revision
33.
IS 7872:2020

Reviewed In : 2024
Deep Freezers - Specification Second Revision
34.
IS/ISO 8066-2:2001
ISO 8066-2:2001
Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Hose Assemblies for Automotive Air Conditioning Specification Part 2 Refrigerant 134a Adoption of ISO 8066-2 2001
35.
IS 8066 (Part 3):2020
ISO 8066-3:2020
Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Hose assemblies for Automotive Air Conditioning Specification Part 3 Refrigerant 1234yf Adoption of ISO 8066-3 2020
36.
IS 8148:2018

Ducted and package air - Conditioners - Specification Second Revision Amendment - 2