Master Reference
MEPF & Solar Code Reference Index
The 39 governing standards cited across our specification library — each with its full title (scope) and the disciplines it applies to. Always verify against the current edition and any State amendment.
| Code | Title / scope | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| ASHRAE 62.1 | Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality | HVAC & Mechanical |
| ASHRAE 90.1 | Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings | HVAC & Mechanical |
| CEA Safety Regulations | CEA (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2023 | Electrical |
| CEA Technical Standards | CEA (Technical Standards for Connectivity of the Distributed Generation Resources) Regulations, 2013 (as amended) | Solar EPC |
| CPCB Norms | Central Pollution Control Board — Emission & Noise Norms for DG Sets | Electrical, Plumbing & Public Health |
| CPHEEO Manual | CPHEEO Manual on Sewerage and Sewage Treatment (Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs) | Plumbing & Public Health |
| DISCOM Net-Metering Regulations | Applicable State Electricity Regulatory Commission / DISCOM Net-Metering Regulations | Solar EPC |
| ECBC 2017 | Energy Conservation Building Code (Bureau of Energy Efficiency) | HVAC & Mechanical |
| IEC 60364 | Low-Voltage Electrical Installations (BIS adopts part-by-part; IS 732 is the Indian wiring code) | Electrical |
| IEC 61730 | Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification | Solar EPC |
| IEC 62109 | Safety of Power Converters for use in Photovoltaic Power Systems | Solar EPC |
| IEC 62548 | Photovoltaic (PV) Arrays — Design Requirements (current ed. IEC 62548-1:2023) | Solar EPC |
| IS 1172 | Code of Basic Requirements for Water Supply, Drainage and Sanitation | Plumbing & Public Health |
| IS 13039 | External Hydrant Systems — Provision and Maintenance — Code of Practice | Fire Fighting |
| IS 14286 | Crystalline Silicon Terrestrial PV Modules — Design Qualification & Type Approval (current ed. Part 1/Sec 1:2023, aligned to IEC 61215-1-1) | Solar EPC |
| IS 15105 | Design and Installation of Fixed Automatic Sprinkler Fire Extinguishing Systems — Code of Practice | Fire Fighting |
| IS 1554 | PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables | Electrical |
| IS 15683 | Portable Fire Extinguishers — Performance and Construction — Specification | Fire Fighting |
| IS 1742 | Code of Practice for Building Drainage | Plumbing & Public Health |
| IS 2065 | Code of Practice for Water Supply in Buildings | Plumbing & Public Health |
| IS 2189 | Selection, Installation and Maintenance of Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm System — Code of Practice | Fire Fighting |
| IS 2190 | Selection, Installation and Maintenance of First-Aid Fire Extinguishers — Code of Practice | Fire Fighting |
| IS 2309 | Protection of Buildings and Allied Structures against Lightning — Code of Practice | Electrical |
| IS 3043 | Code of Practice for Earthing | Electrical |
| IS 3844 | Installation and Maintenance of Internal Fire Hydrants and Hose Reels on Premises — Code of Practice | Fire Fighting |
| IS 4759 | Hot-Dip Zinc Coatings on Structural Steel and Other Allied Products | Solar EPC |
| IS 659 | Safety Code for Air Conditioning (IS 659:1964 — legacy/withdrawn; verify the current refrigerant-safety standard) | HVAC & Mechanical |
| IS 7098 | Crosslinked Polyethylene (XLPE) Insulated PVC Sheathed Cables | Electrical |
| IS 732 | Code of Practice for Electrical Wiring Installations | Electrical |
| IS 875 (Part 3) | Design Loads (Other than Earthquake) for Buildings and Structures — Code of Practice — Part 3: Wind Loads | Solar EPC |
| IS 884 | First-Aid Hose-Reel for Fire Fighting — Specification | Fire Fighting |
| ISHRAE | Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers — standards & guidelines | HVAC & Mechanical |
| MNRE | MNRE technical specifications / approved-make requirements (where applicable) | Solar EPC |
| MNRE ALMM | MNRE Approved List of Models and Manufacturers | Solar EPC |
| NBC 2016 Part 4 | National Building Code of India — Fire and Life Safety | Fire Fighting |
| NBC 2016 Part 8 | National Building Code of India — Building Services (Air Conditioning, Heating & Mechanical Ventilation) | HVAC & Mechanical, Electrical |
| NBC 2016 Part 9 | National Building Code of India — Plumbing Services | Plumbing & Public Health |
| PM Surya Ghar | PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (MNRE residential rooftop scheme — residential only), where applicable | Solar EPC |
| UPC-I | Uniform Plumbing Code India (IAPMO / Indian Plumbing Association; current ed. UIPC-I) | Plumbing & Public Health |
Codes and editions are revised periodically and States may notify local amendments (e.g. State ECBC, fire rules, DISCOM net-metering). Confirm the applicable edition with a licensed engineer before use.
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