IS 11246:1992 specifies the requirements for glass fibre reinforced polyester resin (GRP) squatting pans used in sanitary applications. It covers material composition, manufacturing methods including contact and compression moulding, performance criteria such as impact resistance, water absorption, chemical resistance, and quality control tests. This standard is essential for manufacturers, quality inspectors, and engineers involved in the design, production, and evaluation of durable, hygienic GRP squatting pans.
Overview
IS 11246:1992 specifies the requirements for glass fibre reinforced polyester resin (GRP) squatting pans used in sanitary applications. It covers material composition, manufacturing methods including contact and compression moulding, performance criteria such as impact resistance, water absorption, chemical resistance, and quality control tests. This standard is essential for manufacturers, quality inspectors, and engineers involved in the design, production, and evaluation of durable, hygienic GRP squatting pans.
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IS 11246: Scope - Key Specifications & Dimensions for Squatting Pan
| Description | Symbol | Dimension (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Width of front profile (semi-circle) | A | 125 |
| Width at rear profile (semi-circle) | R | 200 |
| Vertical drop in front wall of pan | C | 70 |
| Rear back wall inclination to horizontal | D | 6° to 8° |
| Length of top opening | E | 425 |
| Slope of bottom of pan | - | 25° to 28° |
| Overall depth of pan | - | 320 |
| Length of entry into P-trap | H | Minimum 40 |
| Diameter at entry to P-trap (inside diameter) | J | 77 |
| Projected bend of rim all-round | K | 20 to 25 |
graph LR
A[Front Profile Width = 125 mm]
R[Rear Profile Width = 200 mm]
C[Vertical Drop = 70 mm]
D[Inclination = 6°-8°]
E[Top Opening Length = 425 mm]
Slope[Slope of Bottom = 25°-28°]
Depth[Overall Depth = 320 mm]
H[Entry Length to P-trap ≥ 40 mm]
J[Entry Diameter to P-trap = 77 mm]
K[Rim Bend = 20-25 mm]
A --> Pan
R --> Pan
C --> Pan
D --> Pan
E --> Pan
Slope --> Pan
Depth --> Pan
H --> Pan
J --> Pan
K --> Pan
For detailed testing, marking, and certification, refer to Clauses 7.6 and related
Referenced IS Codes (Clause 2.1):
| IS No. | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1221 | Dye based fountain pen inks | 1971 |
| 3015 | Specification for brush scrubbing | 1985 |
| 4955 | Household laundry detergent powders | 1982 |
| 11320 | Glass fibre rovings for polyester/epoxide resins | 1985 |
| 11551 | Glass fibre chopped strand mat for polyester resins | 1986 |
| Region | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Central | Manak Bhavan, New Delhi | 3310131 |
| Eastern | Maniktola, Calcutta | 378662 |
| Northern | Chandigarh | 533843 |
| Southern | Madras | 2350216 |
| Western | Bombay | 6329295 |
flowchart TD
A[Manufacturer Produces Product] --> B[Inspection & Testing]
B --> C{Complies with IS?}
C -- Yes --> D[Standard Mark License Granted]
C -- No --> E[Reject/Rectify Product]
D --> F[BIS Surveillance & Sampling]
F --> C
Note: For detailed sampling tables and acceptance numbers, refer to IS 2500 (Sampling Procedures) and IS 11246 clauses on testing and inspection.
IS 11246: Terminology & Key Specifications for Squatting Pans
| Parameter | Symbol | Value (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Width of front profile (semi-circle) | A | 125 |
| Width at rear profile (semi-circle) | R | 200 |
| Vertical drop in front wall of pan | C | 70 |
| Rear back wall inclination to horizontal | D | 6° to 8° |
| Length of top opening | E | 425 |
| Slope of bottom of pan | - | 25° to 28° |
| Overall depth of pan | - | 320 |
| Length of entry into P-trap | H | Minimum 40 |
| Diameter at entry from pan to P-trap | J | 77 (ID) |
| Projected bend of rim all-round | K | 20 to 25 |
Notes: Dimensions C, G, H are for guidance; tolerance ±4% for dimensions ≥50 mm.
flowchart TD
A[Squatting Pan] --> B[Front Profile (A=125 mm)]
A --> C[Rear Profile (R=200 mm)]
A --> D[Top Opening (E=425 mm)]
A --> E[Bottom slope (25-28°)]
A --> F[P-trap Entry (H≥40 mm, J=77 mm ID)]
D --> G[Vertical Drop (C=70 mm)]
C --> H[Back Wall Inclination (6-8°)]
This concise summary covers the key terminology, dimensions, and quality control aspects per IS 11246 for squatting pans.
| Characteristic | Clause | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Crazing | 7.4 | 5 pieces per month |
| Water Absorption | 7.5 | 5 pieces every 6 months |
| Glass Content | 4.1.1 | 1 piece per month |
flowchart LR
A[Material] --> B[Test for Crazing]
A --> C[Test for Water Absorption]
A --> D[Test for Glass Content]
B --> E[5 pieces/month]
C --> F[5 pieces/6 months]
D --> G[1 piece/month]
This ensures materials meet IS 11246 quality and performance standards.
IS 11246: Construction and Workmanship - Key Specifications
Tolerances: ±4% for dimensions ≥50 mm.
| Lot Size (Number of Pans) | Sample Size | Acceptance Number (Defectives) | Sample Size for 7.3, 7.6, 7.9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 50 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 51 to 100 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 101 to 300 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 301 to 500 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| 501 and above | 13 | 1 | 3 |
flowchart LR
A[Raw Material] --> B[Manufacturing Process]
B --> C[Dimensional Checks (Clause 6.1)]
C --> D[Sampling & Inspection (Clause 11.2.3)]
D --> E{Acceptance Criteria}
E -->|Within Limits| F[Standard Marking]
E -->|Defective| G[Rejection/Rework
Key Dimensions (Table 1, Clause 6.1):
| Description | Ref | Dimension (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Width of front profile (semi-circle) | A | 125 |
| Width at rear profile (semi-circle) | R | 200 |
| Vertical drop in front wall of pan | C | 70 |
| Rear back wall inclination to horizontal (offset to trap) | D | 6° to 8° |
| Length of top opening | E | 425 |
| Slope of bottom of pan | - | 25° to 28° |
| Overall depth of pan | - | 320 |
| Length of entry into P-trap | H | Minimum 40 |
| Diameter at entry to P-trap | J | 77 (Internal Diameter) |
| Projected bend of rim all-round | K | 20 to 25 |
Mass Requirements (Clause 6.3):
| Type of Pan | Minimum Mass (gm) |
|---|---|
| Hand laid pan | 750 |
| Sheet Moulding Compound (SMC) pan | 900 |
flowchart LR
A[Front Profile Width (125 mm)]
B[Rear Profile Width (200 mm)]
C[Vertical Drop (70 mm)]
D[Back Wall Inclination (6°-8°)]
E[Top Opening Length (425 mm)]
F[Slope of Bottom (25°-28°)]
G[Overall Depth (320 mm)]
H[Entry Length to P-trap (≥40 mm)]
I[Entry Diameter to P-trap (77 mm)]
J[Rim Bend (20-25 mm)]
A --> Pan[Squatting Pan Dimensions]
B --> Pan
IS 11246: Performance Requirements for Squatting Pans
Minimum Mass:
Dimensions (Table 1 & Fig. 1):
| Parameter | Symbol | Dimension (mm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width of front profile (semi-circle) | A | 125 | |
| Width at rear profile (semi-circle) | R | 200 | |
| Vertical drop in front wall of pan | C | 70 | General guidance |
| Rear back wall inclination to horizontal | D | 6° to 8° | Offset to trap opening |
| Length of top opening | E | 425 | |
| Slope of bottom of pan | — | 25° to 28° | |
| Overall depth of pan | — | 320 | See notes |
| Length of entry into P-trap | H | ≥ 40 | General guidance |
| Diameter at entry from pan to P-trap | J | 77 (ID) | |
| Projected bend of rim all-round | K | 20 to 25 |
graph LR
A[Front Width (A=125mm)] --> Pan
R[Rear Width (R=200mm)] --> Pan
C[Vertical Drop (C=70mm)] --> Pan
D[Back Wall Inclination (6-8°)] --> Pan
E[Top Opening Length (E=425mm)] --> Pan
H[Entry Length to P-trap (≥40mm)] --> Pan
J[Trap Diameter (77mm ID)] --> Pan
K[Rim Bend (
IS 11246: Inspection and Test Methods - Key Points
| Number of Pans in Lot | Sample Size (for 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1) | Acceptance Number | Sample Size (for 7.3, 7.6, 7.9) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 50 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 51 to 100 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 101 to 300 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 301 to 500 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| 501 and above | 13 | 1 | 3 |
flowchart TD
A[Start: Lot of Pans] --> B{Determine Lot Size}
B -->|<=50| C[Sample 2 pans]
B -->|51-100| D[Sample 3 pans]
B -->|101-300| E[Sample 5 pans]
B -->|301-500| F[Sample 8 pans]
B -->|>500| G[Sample 13 pans]
C --> H{Check Defects}
D --> H
E --> H
F --> H
G --> H
H -->|Defects ≤ Acceptance Number| I[Lot Accepted]
H -->|Defects > Acceptance
IS 11246: Packing & Sampling Key Points
| Number of Pans in Lot | Sample Size (5.3,6.1,6.2,6.3,7.1) | Acceptance Number | Sample Size (7.3,7.6,7.9) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 50 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 51 to 100 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 101 to 300 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 301 to 500 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| 501 and above | 13 | 1 | 3 |
This ensures safe transit and quality control per IS 11246.
IS 11246 - Manufacturer’s Instructions (Clause 10 & related clauses)
Packing & Handling (Clause 9.1):
Squatting pans must be wrapped in polythene sheets and securely packed in suitable cartons to prevent damage during transit.
Marking & Quality Control (Clause 7.6):
Use of the BIS Standard Mark ensures compliance with inspection, testing, and quality control as per BIS guidelines. License details and conditions are governed by the BIS Act, 1986.
Dimensions of Squatting Pans (Clause 6.1 & Table 1):
| Parameter | Symbol | Dimension (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Width of front profile (semi-circle) | A | 125 |
| Width at rear profile (semi-circle) | R | 200 |
| Vertical drop in front wall of pan | C | 70 |
| Rear back wall inclination to horizontal | D | 6° to 8° |
| Length of top opening | E | 425 |
| Slope of bottom of pan | — | 25° to 28° |
| Overall depth of pan | — | 320 |
| Length of entry into P-trap | H | Min 40 |
| Diameter at entry from pan to P-trap | J | 77 (ID) |
| Projected bend of rim all-round | K | 20 to 25 |
graph TD
A[Width Front Profile (125 mm)]
R[Width Rear Profile (200 mm)]
C[Vertical Drop (70 mm)]
D[Inclination 6°-8°]
E[Top Opening Length (425 mm)]
H[Entry Length ≥ 40 mm]
J[Entry Diameter (77 mm ID)]
K[Projected Rim Bend (20-25 mm)]
S[Slope 25°-28°]
O[Overall Depth (320 mm)]
A --> E
R --> E
C --> A
D --> R
H --> J
K --> O
IS 11246: Type Tests and Sampling
Type tests validate new pan compositions, techniques, or sizes.
| Characteristic | Clause | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| a) Crazing | 7.4 | 5 pieces per month |
| b) Water absorption | 7.5 | 5 pieces every 6 months |
| c) Glass content | 4.1.1 | 1 piece per month |
| Lot Size (Number of Pans) | Sample Size (Char. 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1) | Acceptance Number | Sample Size (Char. 7.3, 7.6, 7.9) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 50 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 51 to 100 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 101 to 300 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 301 to 500 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| 501 and above | 13 | 1 | 3 |
flowchart TD
A[Start: New Pan Design] --> B[Conduct Type Tests]
B --> C{All Samples Pass?}
C -- Yes --> D[Type Approval Granted]
C -- No --> E[Improve Design & Resubmit]
D --> F[Sampling as per Lot Size]
F --> G[Check Defectives ≤ Acceptance Number]
G -- Yes --> H[Batch Accepted]
G -- No --> I[Batch Rejected]
Clause 12.1: Marking Requirements
Each pan must be clearly marked on the rear top outside surface with:
Clause 7.6 & 11.2.3: Sampling & Acceptance Criteria for Marking
| Number of Pans in Lot | Sample Size for Marking (Clause 7.6, 7.9) | Acceptance Number (Max Defectives Allowed) |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 50 | 1 | 1 |
| 51 to 100 | 1 | 1 |
| 101 to 300 | 2 | 2 |
| 301 to 500 | 3 | 3 |
| 501 and above | 3 | 3 |
graph TD
A[Rear Top Outside Surface] --> B[Manufacturer Name/Trade-mark]
A --> C[Date of Manufacture]
A --> D[Batch Number]
A --> E[Mass of Pan]
Note: Use the Standard Mark as per BIS rules under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986, ensuring continuous quality control and inspection.
Frequently Asked
According to IS 11246:1992, Clause 5.1:
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum thickness (body) | 1.8 mm (excluding surface coat) |
| Construction | 2+ layers of fiberglass mat/rovings |
| Reinforcement | At rim and bottom outlet |
This ensures adequate strength and durability for low-cost GRP squatting pans used in sanitation.
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This standard balances cost-effectiveness with performance and durability.
Materials specified in IS 11246 for glass fibre reinforcement and polyester resin:
Glass Fibre (Clause 4.1):
Polyester Resin (Clause 4.2):
Gel-coat (Clause 4.4.1):
These materials ensure chemical resistance, good bonding, and durability of the composite structure. Proper impregnation of fibres with resin is critical to avoid defects (Clause 3.5).
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Tests for Chemical Resistance of Squatting Pans as per IS 11246:
Scrub Test (Clause 8.2.9):
Impact Resistance (Clause 7.3 & 8.2.2):
Oven Test (Clause 7.4 & 8.2.3):
Visual Examination with Ink Test (Clause 8.1.1):
| Test Type | Method | Acceptance Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Scrub Test | 40,000 cycles scrubbing | Slight brush marks permitted |
| Impact Test | Impact on test pieces | No cracks on surface coat |
| Oven Test | Heat exposure | No cracks or crazing |
| Ink Test | Ink application and inspection | No ink entrapment in defects |
These tests ensure the squatting pans' durability and chemical resistance under practical usage conditions.
Surface Quality Inspection as per IS 11246
Ink Application (Clause 8.1.1):
Visual Examination (Clause 5.3):
Defect Definition (Clause 3.4):
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| Ink Type | Water-soluble ink (IS 1221:1971) |
| Drying | Complete drying before rinsing |
| Lighting | Diffused daylight + diffused artificial |
| Illumination Intensity | 1,000 - 2,000 lux |
| Defects Detected | Cracks, pores, crazing, hair cracks |
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IS 11246 Performance Criteria for Impact Resistance and Water Absorption
[ A = \frac{M_2 - M_1}{M_1} \times 100% ]
| Property | Test Conditions | Acceptance Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Impact Resistance | 225 g ball, 150 mm & 75 mm drops | No surface cracks |
| Water Absorption | 24 h immersion at 27 ± 2°C | Absorption coefficient (%) |
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This ensures durability and quality of FRP squatting pans per IS 11246.
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