Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Government Mandates Room Heater Safety Rules
The government has set rules to make room heaters safer.
They want everyone to check for a special mark called ISI on heaters.
This mark means the heater has passed safety tests.
The rules say heaters should turn off automatically if they get too hot or fall over.
They also check that the heater uses the right amount of electricity and has good insulation.
The government advises people to buy heaters from known brands and avoid ones without the ISI mark.
This is to keep everyone safe from fires and electric shocks during winter.
BIS has set mandatory safety guidelines for room heaters under IS 302-2-30:2007.
The ISI mark indicates that a heater has passed electrical and mechanical safety tests.
Automatic cut-off protection is a crucial safety feature to prevent overheating and tipping.
Heaters are tested for power input accuracy, proper earthing, and insulation quality.
Consumers are advised to avoid unbranded or non-certified heaters and inspect power cords for damage.
- Who
- Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
- What
- Mandatory safety guidelines for room heaters
- When
- Applicable to all room heaters sold in India
- Where
- India
- Why
- To reduce the risk of electrical hazards and fire incidents
- Regulatory Body
- Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
- Safety Standard
- IS 302-2-30:2007
- Certification Mark
- ISI
- Key Safety Feature
- Automatic cut-off protection
- Consumer Advisory
- Avoid unbranded or non-certified heaters