Information Technology Equipment – Safety – General Requirements
Automatic Data Processing Machine
Strategic Recommendations for Automatic Data Processing Machines (ADPMs) – IS 13252 (Part 1):2010
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| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Automatic Data Processing Machines (ADPMs). |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 13252: Part 1: 2010. |
| Title of Indian Standard | Inf Mormation Technology Equipment – Safety – General Requirements . |
| Quality Control Order | Electronics and IT Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 (with 2013 amendments) & Electronics and IT Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021. |
| Notification & Amendments |
S.O. 2357(E), dated 3rd October 2012 (original CRS order, under BIS Act 1986), S.O. 822(E), dated 20th March 2013 (extension of compliance date to 3rd July 2013), S.O. 2033(E), dated 2nd July 2013 (extension for products under BIS testing), S.O. 2034(E), dated 25th June 2013 (amendment order – updated labeling, R&D/demo exemption, IEC alignment), S.O. 1248(E), dated 18th March 2021 (new CRS Order under BIS Act, 2016), S.O. 1353(E), dated 25th March 2021 (corrigendum – standard reference corrections), S.O. 2844(E), dated 1st July 2021 (further amendment – deferred application, port labeling, HSE exemption). |
| Final Enforcement Date | - CRS 2012 → effective 3rd July 2013 (extended from April 2013) - CRS 2021 → effective 18th September 2021 (6 months after notification). |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure electrical and fire safety of Automatic Data Processing Machines including servers, mains-operated data storage equipment, and data preparation units. The scope excludes desktop personal computers but applies to enterprise and network-level equipment. |
| Products Covered | Servers (rack, blade, tower types), - Mains-operated data storage equipment (NAS, SAN, enterprise HDD arrays), - Data preparation & processing equipment, - Excludes standard desktop PCs. |
| Exemptions | Goods meant exclusively for export, - Units imported for R&D, testing, or demonstration (must be scrapped/exported later), - Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE) exemption under CRS 2021 (large/heavy/industrial machines). |
| Industries Impacted | IT hardware & server manufacturers, - Cloud & data center operators, - Enterprise storage providers, - Importers, distributors, and OEMs of IT hardware. |
| Mandatory Compliance |
-Must conform to IS 13252 (Part 1):2010, - Mandatory BIS CRS Registration, - Units must bear marking: “Self declaration – Conforming to IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 – (Unique Registration No.)”. |
| Testing Parameters |
-Electrical shock protection, - Fire hazard resistance, - Power supply & thermal safety, - Abnormal operation tests, - Mechanical strength of enclosures, - Temperature rise, - Insulation resistance. |
| Certification & Enforcement Authority | Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the certification authority. Enforcement supported by MeitY and local authorities (e.g., District Industries Centres). |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance |
-Suspension or cancellation of registration, - Seizure of stock, - Monetary fines, - Imprisonment up to 2 years, or both (as per BIS Act, 2016). |
| Conclusion | All Automatic Data Processing Machines (servers, storage equipment, etc.) sold in India must comply with IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 and be BIS-registered under CRS. This ensures safety, reliability, and compliance of IT backbone infrastructure critical to enterprises, telecom, and data centers. |
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Notification
Automatic Data Processing Machines (ADPMs) were notified under the Electronics and IT Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 via S.O. 2357(E), dated 3rd October 2012. The compliance deadline was extended through S.O. 822(E), S.O. 2033(E), and refined under S.O. 2034(E), which also expanded the ADPM scope to cover servers, mains-operated data storage, and data preparation equipment (excluding desktop PCs). Later, the CRS regime was re-issued under the BIS Act, 2016 as the Electronics and IT Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 (S.O. 1248(E), 1353(E), 2844(E)).
Overview
ADPMs form the core of IT infrastructure in enterprises and data centers. Given their continuous operation and high electrical load, they pose risks of electric shock, overheating, and fire hazards. To mitigate these, the Indian Standard IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 aligns with IEC 60950-1:2005, prescribing detailed safety requirements.
Objective & Scope
The regulation aims to ensure that all enterprise-grade data processing and storage hardware used in India is safe, reliable, and compliant. It applies to servers, storage equipment, and data preparation machines, but excludes desktop personal computers.
Products Covered
The Order covers rack/tower/blade servers, mains-powered storage units (NAS/SAN systems), and professional-grade data preparation equipment.
Exemptions Provided
The Order does not apply to goods exclusively manufactured for export, nor to imports for testing, demo, or R&D purposes (provided they are scrapped/exported later). CRS 2021 further exempts Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE), e.g., oversized/industrial-grade machines produced/imported in small quantities.
Industries Impacted
This regulation affects IT hardware manufacturers, data center operators, cloud service providers, importers, and distributors of enterprise computing hardware.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
ADPMs must:
- Conform to IS 13252 (Part 1):2010,
- Obtain BIS CRS Registration,
- Affix a self-declaration ISI mark with a unique registration number before sale.
Enforcement Timeline
- CRS 2012 → effective from 3rd July 2013,
- CRS 2021 → effective from 18th September 2021.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
The BIS Act, 2016 empowers BIS and MeitY to enforce compliance. Non-compliance may result in cancellation of license, seizure of goods, fines, or imprisonment up to 2 years.
Conclusion
Since 2013 (CRS 2012) and reaffirmed under CRS 2021, Automatic Data Processing Machines (servers, storage equipment, etc.) must be BIS-certified under IS 13252 (Part 1):2010. This ensures safe, high-quality enterprise IT equipment while safeguarding India’s digital infrastructure from substandard imports.
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