Comprehensive MEP Standards for India

This document covers complete Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) standards and practices followed in India, including relevant IS codes, NBC guidelines, and energy efficiency norms.

1. Mechanical Systems

1.1 HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning)

Component	Standard	Description
AC Systems	IS 659:2019	Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps - Rating & Testing
Energy Efficiency	ECBC 2017	Energy Conservation Building Code requirements
Ventilation	NBC 2016 Part 8	Natural and mechanical ventilation standards

1.2 Fire Protection Systems

System	Standard	Application
Sprinkler Systems	IS 2189:2008	Automatic sprinkler installation
Fire Detection	IS 2189:2008	Smoke and heat detectors
Fire Extinguishers	IS 2190:2010	Selection and installation

2. Electrical Systems

2.1 Power Distribution

Component	Standard	Voltage
Wiring	IS 732:2019	230V (Residential), 415V (Commercial)
Earthing	IS 3043:2018	Protection against electrical shocks
Circuit Protection	IS/IEC 60898	MCBs and protection devices

2.2 Lighting & Renewable Energy

System	Standard	Description
LED Lighting	BEE Star Rating	Energy efficiency requirements
Solar PV Systems	IS 61730	Solar panel safety standards
EV Charging	IS 17017:2018	Electric vehicle charging infrastructure

3. Plumbing & Sanitation

3.1 Water Supply

Component	Standard	Material
Piping	IS 4985	uPVC pipes for cold water
Storage Tanks	IS 1172:1993	Water storage requirements
Pumps	IS 9079	Centrifugal and submersible pumps

3.2 Drainage & Sewage

System	Standard	Description
Sewer Pipes	IS 13592	uPVC drainage systems
STP	CPHEEO Manual	Sewage treatment plant guidelines
Rainwater Harvesting	IS 15797:2008	Mandatory in many states

4. Regulatory Bodies & Standards

• BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) - Issues IS codes
• CPWD - Central Public Works Department guidelines
• MNRE - Ministry of New & Renewable Energy policies
• ECBC - Energy Conservation Building Code
• NBC 2016 - National Building Code of India

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