IS 1130:1969 specifies requirements for marble blocks, slabs and tiles, covering dimensions, tolerances, physical properties, quality and workmanship. Testing helps verify marble conformity with the applicable BIS requirements for Indian market compliance and certification. Certko provides testing support through suitable laboratories, helping businesses assess their marble products against IS 1130:1969 requirements and prepare relevant test documentation.
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Marble (blocks, Slabs And Tiles) — IS 1130 (1969) Testing
IS 1130 (1969) is a BIS product testing standard for cement & construction materials (1 notified product). Book laboratory testing required for ISI Mark / CRS certification.
IS · India
IS (Indian Standards) — typically accepted in India. Bureau of Indian Standards test methods — primary evidence for BIS / India market compliance and many domestic buyer specs.
- Product category
- Cement & Construction Materials
- Main standard
- IS 1130 (1969)
- Test type
- Chemical / composition
- Accreditation
- ISO/IEC 17025 / NABL (BIS-recognised labs)
- Testing timeline
- 7–12 working days
- Sample size required
- 100–500 g representative sample (or as per IS)
- Tentative testing price
- ₹5K
Indicative BIS lab charges from product records — confirm with the laboratory.
BIS products tested to this standard
1 BIS-notified product map to IS 1130 (1969) — open a product for scheme, labs and indicative costs.
FAQs about Marble (blocks, Slabs And Tiles) — IS 1130 (1969) Testing
Q1. Which marble products are covered under IS 1130:1969?
The standard covers marble blocks, slabs and tiles. BIS product-certification guidance also identifies these three forms within the scope of the standard.
Q2. What tests are performed under IS 1130:1969?
Key tests include moisture absorption after 24-hour cold-water immersion, hardness and specific gravity. The standard also covers general requirements, sizes, tolerances, workmanship and marking.
Q3. What physical properties are checked for marble under this standard?
IS 1130:1969 evaluates important physical characteristics such as moisture absorption, hardness and specific gravity to assess the quality and conformity of marble.
Q4. Does IS 1130:1969 specify marble dimensions and tolerances?
Yes. The standard includes requirements for sizes and dimensional tolerances of marble products, helping maintain consistency in supplied blocks, slabs and tiles.
Q5. Is IS 1130:1969 still relevant for BIS certification?
Yes. BIS continues to list IS 1130:1969 for marble blocks, slabs and tiles, and its product manual provides certification, sampling and testing guidance under the BIS conformity-assessment framework.
Q6. What sample quantity is indicated in the BIS product manual?
The BIS product manual specifies a sample size of 1 marble block/slab and 4 marble tiles, as applicable for certification testing.
Q7. What finishes are included in the BIS certification scope?
The BIS product manual identifies sand and/or abrasive finish, hone finish and polished finish within the certification scope for marble covered by IS 1130:1969.
Q8. Why is IS 1130:1969 testing important for marble manufacturers and suppliers?
Testing helps verify that marble products conform to the applicable BIS requirements for physical properties, dimensions, workmanship and other specified characteristics before certification or market supply.
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