Door Fittings
Door handles for mortice lock (vertical type)
Strategic Recommendations for Mortice Lock Handles (IS 4992:1975)
- Begin BIS Certification Immediately
Large & Medium enterprises must comply by 25 Apr 2024; Small by 25 Jul 2024; Micro by 25 Oct 2024. - Consult Compliance Professionals (ERA)
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All mortice lock door handles under IS 4992:1975 must display ISI mark; maintain test reports, declarations, and technical files for BIS audits.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Door handles for mortice lock (vertical type) |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 4992:1975. |
| Title of Indian Standard | Door handles for mortice lock (vertical type). |
| Quality Control Order | Door Fittings (Quality Control) Order, 2023. |
| Notification & Amendments | S.O. 4646(E), dated 23 October 2023; published 25 October 2023. No amendments yet. |
| Final Enforcement Date | Large/Medium: 25 April 2024 (6 months). Small: 25 July 2024 (9 months). Micro: 25 October 2024 (12 months). |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure safety, durability, and performance of mortice lock door handles, protecting users and improving hardware quality. |
| Products Covered | Door handles (vertical type) for mortice locks conforming to IS 4992:1975 |
| Exemptions | Goods manufactured domestically for export are exempt. |
| Industries Impacted | Door fitting manufacturers, lock and handle producers, construction projects, housing sector, hardware suppliers. |
| Mandatory Compliance | Conformance to IS 4992:1975, ISI marking required under BIS license (Scheme-I, BIS Conformity Assessment Regulations, 2018). |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders | Apply for BIS license, submit products for testing, implement ISI marking on products & packaging, update procurement policies. |
| Legal Framework Provision & Enforcement | Enforced by BIS under the BIS Act, 2016. Contraventions punishable under the Act. |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance | Seizure of goods, suspension/cancellation of license, fines, imprisonment up to 2 years or both. |
| Conclusion | From enforcement deadlines, mortice lock handles (vertical type) under IS 4992:1975 must carry BIS certification & ISI marking; export-only goods exempt |
| References / Annexures | Door Fittings (QCO), 2023 – S.O. 4646(E), 23 Oct 2023; Gazette 25 Oct 2023. |
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Notification
 The product Door handles for mortice lock (vertical type) covered under the Door Fittings (Quality Control) Order, 2023, via S.O. 4646(E), dated 23 October 2023, and published on 25 October 2023 by DPIIT under the BIS Act, 2016.
Enforcement Timeline
- For Large & Medium Enterprises: 25 April 2024 (6 months from notification)
- For Small Enterprises: 25 July 2024 (9 months from notification)
- For Micro Enterprises: 25 October 2024 (12 months from notification)
Overview
 Mortice lock door handles (vertical type) are widely used in residential and commercial buildings. These fittings ensure durability, security, and reliable performance for door operations.
Objective & Scope
 IS 4992:1975 specifies performance, safety, and quality parameters for vertical-type door handles used with mortice locks. The QCO ensures only certified and standardized hardware is sold or imported in India.
Products Covered
Vertical-type door handles for mortice locks conforming to IS 4992:1975.
Exemptions Provided
Products manufactured domestically for export only are exempt from the requirement.
Industries Impacted
- Lock and handle manufacturers
- Construction & housing developers
- Hardware suppliers and distributors
- Facility management and public procurement agencies
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
All mortice lock door handles must conform to IS 4992:1975, undergo testing in BIS-recognized labs, and display the ISI mark under a valid BIS license issued under Scheme-I of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
Next Steps for Stakeholders​
Apply for BIS certification, prepare samples for testing, update labels and packaging, and align procurement contracts with ISI-marked hardware requirements.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
 The Order is enforced by BIS under the BIS Act, 2016. Non-compliance can lead to seizures, fines, license suspension, and imprisonment up to two years.
Conclusion
 From the enforcement deadlines, all vertical-type mortice lock door handles must comply with IS 4992:1975 and bear BIS certification. This ensures safety, reliability, and quality standardization across the hardware sector.
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