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Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan "The Right to Information, The Right to Live" c^urfcfeg^fcv/ iiim&±^> &22m rca^a i i > ^ >g»%^iii^^g&afc^^>^^cv\v^i IS 2695 (1993) : drawing filing equipment [CED 35: Furniture] Jawaharlal Nehru 'Step Out From the Old to the New' Specification ■K^y / 1 juaaaws^fea rs^^TTF^ 2*S< W I *>S*V2^NK^ ^frcvvv^ Satyanarayan Gangaram Pitroda Invent a New India Using Knowledge ?TR TJ^ ^TT teMHI | ^t ^Wt ^^PTT ^f ^TT ^T^?TT \' Bhartrhari — Nitisatakam "Knowledge is such a treasure which cannot be stolen" .^^_ • BLANK PAGE *rt*2V^ PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT 18 2695:1993 ( Reaffirmed 2002 ) WRtfta H7TO ( <|*rt 'prctero ) Indian Standard SPECIFICATION FOR DRAWING FILING EQUIPMENT (Second Revision J UDC 684-455-5 : 744-82 © BIS 1993 BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG NEW DELHI 110002 December 1993 Price Group 6 Furniture Sectional Committee, CED 35 FOREWORD This Indian Standard (Second Revision) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft finalized by the Furniture Sectional Committee had been approved by the Civil Engineering Division Council. This standard was first published in 1964 and subsequently revised in 1974. In this revision, the follow- ing changes have been effected: 1) Referred Indian Standards have been updated. 2) Inclusion of performance requirement of finish for steel and wood. In the formulation of this standard due weightage has been given to international co-ordination among the standards and practices prevailing in different countries in addition to relating it to the practices in the field in this country. The committee responsible for the preparation of this standard is given in Annex C. For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with, the final value, observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded off in accordance with IS 2 : 1960 'Rules for rounding off numerical values (revised)*. The number of significant places retained in the rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard. IS 2695 : 1993 Indian Standard SPECIFICATION FOR DRAWING FILING EQUIPMENT ( Second Revision ) 1 SCOPE 1.1 This standard lays down dimensional and other requirements of drawing filing equipment, such as plan chests, vertical filing equipment, lateral filing equipment for small drawings and roll files for large drawings. 2 REFERENCES 2,1 The Indian Standards given in Annex A are necessary adjuncts to this standard. 3 TERMINOLOGY 3.0 For the purpose of this standard the following definitions shall apply. 3.1 Lateral Filing Equipment for Small Drawings 4ll Wood 3.4.2 Suspension by Pressure Equipment in which drawings may be filed by suspending them in space provided in the cabi- nets and holding them in position by pressure. Access for filing or removing drawings is provided from the top or from the front of the cabinet. 4 MATERIAL 4.1 Material used in the manufacture of drawing filing equipment shall conform to those given in 4.1.1 to 4.1.6. Materials other than those specified in 4.1.1 to 4.1.6 may be used if so agreed between the purchaser and the manufac- turer. Filing equipment consisting of rails carrying pockets suspended by carrier bars which slide along the rails so that the pockets may be spread out to facilitate filing and removal of drawings. Drawings are contained in separate folders which slide into the pockets. 3.2 Plan Chests Cabinets containing drawers which slide hori- zontally and hold the drawings in a horizontal position and consist of plinth or leg stand, drawer sections and a top. 3.3 Roll Files for Large Drawings Cabinets or racks containing tubes or pigeon- holes in which rolled drawings may be filed horizontally. Cabinets consist of a plinth, sections containing tubes, or pigeon-holes and a top. 3.4 Vertical Filing Equipment 3,4.1 Suspension by Pins or Prongs Cabinets in which drawings may be filed by suspending them by their top edges from pins or prongs. The suspending edges of drawing sheets are stiffened by attaching a reinforcing strip in which holes are punched to receive the pins or prongs. Access for filing or removing drawing is provided from the top or from the front of the cabinet. It shall conform to the requirements specified in 2 of IS 4116 : 1988. 4.1.2 Mild Steel Sheets Mild steel sheets shall conform to Grade of IS 1079 : 1988 or Grade of IS 513 : 1986. 4.1.3 Mild Steel Angles Mild steel for hot rolled angle sections shall conform to IS 1977 : 1975. Hot rolled mild steel angles shall conform to IS 808 : 1989. Angle and channel sections may also be cold formed from steel strip, conforming to IS 513 : 1986. 4.1.4 Electrodes Electrodes for gas, arc and spot welding shall conform to IS 1278 : 1972, IS 814 : 1991 and IS 4972 : 1968 respectively. 4.1.5 Screws Screws shall IS 1365 : 1978. 4.1.6 Adhesives conform to IS 6760 : 1972 or Adhesives used for joining shall conform to IS 849 : 1957, IS 851 : 1978, IS 852 : 1969 or IS 4835 : 1979. 4.2 Pockets for lateral filing of drawings shall be made of durable material. 1 IS 2695:1993 5 PLAN CHESTS 5.0 General Plan chests are used for horizontal filing of drawings of sizes A0 and Al ( see Annex B, Fig. lAand IB). 5.1 Dimensions 5.1.1 Plan Chests The overall height and depth ( back to front) of plan chests shall be as follows: a) Overall height from floor including plinth or leg stand ( see Note ) b) Overall width 900 mm c) Depth ( back to front ) To suit the size of drawings being hied ( see Annex B) 950 mm NOTE — The plan chests may have maximum overall height of 1400 mm from floor including plinth or leg stand where the upper drawers are not to be used for frequent reference purposes. 5.1.2 Drawers The internal dimensions of the drawers shall be as given in Table 1. 5.1.3 Plinth height of chests shall be not less than 75 mm. Table 1 Internal Dimensions of Drawers (Clause 5.1.2) All dimensions in millimetres. Drawing Size Depth ( Back to Front ) Min Width Height Min * A > Min Max (0 (2) (3) (4) (5) 841 x 1 189 900 1 250 25 100 594 x 841 650 900 25 100 5.2 Construction 5.2.1 The chests shall be rigidly constructed and provided a firm and adequately supported top surface which will not deflect under normal use and restrict the free movement of the drawers. 5.2.2 Drawers 5.2.2.1 General The drawers shall open and close easily and smoothly when fully loaded. Each drawers shall be removable but shall be fitted with a stop to prevent inadvertent withdrawal. The stops shall be so positioned that the front of the hood is visible when the drawer is opened. 5.2.2.2 Suspension a) Wooden drawers — Wooden drawers shall be suspended in a such a way that they slide easily and smoothly when fully load- ed ( see Fig. 1A). b) Steel drawers -~ Steel drawers shall be suspended by channels or slides and when fully loaded, slide easily and smoothly on cantilever slides which may be provided to enable the drawers to be opened to the full extent ( see Fig. IB). 5.2.2.3 Handles Suitable means, such as handles shall be provided to allow the drawers to be easily opened without injury to the fingers. 5.2.2.4 Dividers When specified, the dividers may be fitted within the drawers to accommodate drawings of diffe- rent sizes. The fixing of the dividers shall be such that the drawings do not slip under them or get damaged while they are being removed. 5.2.2.5 Cardholder Card holder of the largest size which can be accommodated shall be provided. 5.2.2.6 Locks Locks, if necessary, may be provided. 5.2.3 Plinths and Leg Stands The plinth or leg stands shall be flush with the back and sides and recessed at the front. Leg stands when provided shall be of a sufficiently large section in order not to damage the floor and shall be provided with rubber pads to prevent cabinets from slipping in normal use. 5.2.4 Top The top shall be flush with the sides and back, and all sharp corners shall be rounded. 5.2.5 Flaps and Hoods A hinged or weighted flap shall be provided to prevent curling of the drawings, at the front of the drawer. 5.2.6 Hoods fixed to each drawer extending for not less than 100 mm from the back of the drawer shall be provided to prevent curling of the drawings ( see Fig. 1A ). 5.2.7 The plinth or leg stand, drawer section and top shall be secured to one another at the back and front. IS 269$: WJ -1250 MIN INTERNAL DIMENSION - OF ORAWER K-* a k- 900 MIN INTERNAL DlMENSlON" VStf//////////// ■'////////// / ;/ £ B i 75 MiN * ^RUBBER PAD BACK PLANK - HOOD- #T LEG STAND- SECTION XX h- Y \ frsNW -KNOB ^1 A^ '-STOP ENLARGED DETAIL OF DRAWER / I*— v " SECTION YY ^PLASTIC OR METAL ROLLER (MOSTLY USED FOR HEAVY DRAWERS) ENLARGED DETAIL 'A' SHOWING FIXING OF ROLLER All dimensions in millimetres. 1A Timber "-CHROMIUM PLATED HANDLE CHROMIUM PLATED LABEL HOLDER 75 mm MIN PLINTH 1B Steel Fig. 1 Typical Plan Chests Filing Cabinet IS 2695: 1993 6 VERTICAL FILING EQUIPMENT 6.0 General Vertical files are used for filing drawings of sizes A0, Al, A2 and A3 ( see Annex B and Fig. 2 ). 6.1 Dimensions 6.1 ,1 The dimensions of the cabinets for vertical filing of drawings shall be such that it is possible to accommodate drawings with ample clearance. Filing shall be arranged in the manner as given in Table 2. Table 2 Vertical Filing AH dimensions in millimetres. Drawing Size (O 841 X 1 189 594 x 841 420 x 594 297 ;■; 420 When Drawings are Suspended on Pins or Prongs (2) Suspended from 1 189 edge Suspended from 594 edge Suspended from 420 or 594 edge Suspended from 297 or 420 edge When Drawings are Held by Compression Pressure (3) File with 1 189 edge horizontal File with 594 edge horizontal File with 420 or 594 edge hori- zontal File with 297 or 420 edge hori- zontal 6*1.2 Drawings of various sizes may be filed together in this type of equipment. 6.2 Construction 6.2.1 The construction of the units shall be such that the cabinet is stable when fully loaded and in all working positions. 6.2.2 Pins or prongs shall be of such a material that their shape and position are maintained under fully-loaded conditions and all the drawings are properly supported by them at all working positions. 6.2.2.1 Pins or prongs may be of single pattern ( see Fig. 2 and Fig. 2A ) or double pattern { see Fig. 2B ). 6.2.3 The minimum space between the ends of the pins or prongs when positioned for filing or removing drawings shall be 40 mm. 6.2.4.1 In lid opening cabinets, a device shall be fixed to guard against the inadvertent falling of the lid. 6.2.5 In drawer type of cabinets, the drawers shall open and close easily even when fully- loaded. Suitable means for closing and opening the cabinets shall be provided without injury to fingers. 6.3 A card holder of minimum size 100 x 50 mm shall be provided. 7 LATERAL FILING EQUIPMENT 7.0 General It covers equipment for lateral filing of drawings of sizes A4 and A5 ( see Annex B ). 7.1 Dimensions 7.1.1 The maximum overall dimensions of three types of such filing cabinets shall be as given in Table 3. NOTE — The minimum clearances required ior the filing cabinets to be put into recesses or openings, where reqmred> shall be as follows: 6.2.3.1 Access shall be provided at the front the cabinet to retrieve fallen drawings. of 6.2.4 In case of front opening cabinets, stops and springs shall be provided to assist closing. A stop shall also be provided to limit the maxi- mum amount of opening. a) For top of cabinet b) For each side of cabinet c) For depth of cabinet 20 nun 10 mm 5 mm Table 3 Maximum Overall Dimensions of Filing Cabinets All dimensions in millimetres. SI No. Dimensions Two- Drawer Type Three- Drawer Type Four- Drawer Type (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) i) Overall height from finished floor level to top of the cabi- net including pede- stal 750 1 080 1 J30 ii) Depth from face to back 700 700 700 in) Width 470 470 470 7.1.2 Drawer Dimensions The minimum clear internal dimensions of the drawers for all the three types shall be suitable for holding suspension holders ( see 7.1,3 ) run- ning on cradle strips having centre-to-centre distance of ?85 mm, the height of the largest holder being 225 mm. 7.1.3 The dimensions of the folders and suspen- sion holders shall be as given in Table 4. IS 2695 :19ft - lfr?V4 - -{HQ- oo ^ 2A PRE-PUNCHED ADHESIVE HOLDER 2B PRE-PUNCHED ADHESIVE HOLDER (FOR SINGLE PRONG PATTERN) (FOR DOUBLE PRONG PATTERN) SUPPORT DRAWING SHEETS SIZES AO TO A3 OPENING TO TAKE OUT THE FALLEN DRAWINGS —HINGE Fig. 2 Typical Vertical Plan Filing Cabinet ( Single Prong Pattern ) Table 4 Dimensions of Folders and Suspension Holders ( Clause 7.1.3 ) All dimensions in millimeters. Drawing Folder Suspension Holder Size t Front Edge Folder Edge Distance Folded from Edge Underside of Cradle Strip to Fold (0 (2) (3) (4) (5) 210 x 297 215 310 230 325 148 X 210 155 220 170 240 7.1.4 The dimensions specified in 7.1.1 shall not vary by more than ± 5 mm. 7.2 Construction The metal filing cabinets shall be fabricated in accordance with IS 3313 : 1983. 7.3 Housing of Equipment 7.3.1 When fitted into a cupboard or rack, it is recommended that the full length of the cradle strips be accessible for filing ( see Fig. 3 ). 7.3.2 The plinth shall be not less than 75 mm. 7.4 A card holder shall be fixed to each suspen- sion holder with a minimum sight size of 50 x 10 mm. IS 2695 : 1993 CRADLE STRIP SUSPENSION HOLDERS DRAWER HANDLE Fig. 3 Typical Sketch of a Four-Drawer Type Metal Filing Cabinet 8 ROLL FILES FOR LARGE DRAWINGS 8.0 General It covers equipment for filing drawings larger than those given in Annex B ( see Fig. 4A and Fig. 4B ). 8.1 Dimensions 8.1.1 The pigeon-holes shall be of circular or square section of such a size as will accommo- date rolled drawings of 50 mm diameter* The depth of the pigeon-holes shall be 50 mm more than the length of the rolled drawings ( see Fig. 4A ). In case of brackets or hooks to accommodate 50 mm diameter rolled drawings the horizontal and verticals pacing between the hooks shall be not less than 700 and 100 mm respectively ( see Fig. 4B ). 8.1.2 Plinth shall be not less than 75 mm. 8.1.3 The tube length shall be 50 mm less than the length of the rolled drawing so that when the lid is removed, the rolled drawing will stick out 50 mm beyond the tube and can be easily pulled out. 8.1.4 The lid for the tube shall be such that it completely covers the exposed portion of the rolled drawing in the tube. 8.2 Construction 8.2.1 The cabinets or racks shall be rigidly cons- tructed. In case of cabinets, the plinth, filing section and top shall be flush at sides, back and front. NOTE — Suitable closing arrangement may be provided if so desired by the purchaser. #«»** .& LENGTH OF ROLLED DRAWING - 50mm TRANSPARENT PLASTIC OR METAL STORAGE TUBE 4A Rack with Pigeon-holes and Storage Tube LENGTH OF DRAWING + 50 mm — y ^ SPACERS^ vX/^- H00KS vX/ y / y y 7oo—^ £ £ 75 MIN 4B Rack with Hooks All dimensions in millimetres. Fig. 4 Typical Roll Files for Large Drawings fcO J^eoieoleo 1— \- \ \ HOOKS (ENLARGED) 05 SO IS 2695 : 1993 8.2.2 A card holder with a sight size 100 x 50 mm shall be provided at the front of each cabinet or rack. 8.2.2.1 In addition, the tube shall be fitted with devices to hold index cards to show the contents of the tube. 9 FINISH 9.1 Drawing filing equipment shall be finished as given in 9.1.1 and 9.1.2. 9.1.1 Steel 9.1.1.1 All dents, burrs and sharp edges shall be removed from the various components and they shall be pickled, scrubbed and rinsed to remove grease, rust, scale or any other foreign elements. 9.1.1.2 After pickling, all the mild steel parts shall be given phosphating treatments in accord- ance with IS 3618 : 1966 followed by a coat of suitable primer, such as red oxide. NOTE — Putty shall be applied to all the surfaces requiring filling and shall conform to IS 110: 1983. Aluminium primer shall conform to IS 5660 : 1970. 9.1.1.3 Two coats of enamel paint shall then be applied as follows: a) Undercoat as per IS 149 : 1950, b) Finish coat with synthetic stoving enamel conforming to IS 2932 : 1974 or IS 2933 : 1975, and c) The components shall thereafter be baked at a specified temperature in an oven heated uniformly. The finish shall be smooth and uniform with a hard and tough film of enamel strongly adhering to the surface. The finish shall be free from all visible defects and shall not chip, when tapped lightly with a pointed instrument. 9.1.2 Powder coating as specified in IS 13871 : 1993 may be done on the mild steel components if required by the purchaser. 10 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT OF FINISH 10.1 Wood It shall be as per 9 of IS 4116 : 1988. 10.2 Steel 10.2.1 Hardness Test Test to be carried out as per IS 101 ( P^rt 5/ Sec 1 ) : 1988. 10.2.2 Flexibility and Adhesion Test Test to be carried out as per 2 of IS 101 ( Part 5/ Sec 2 ) : 1988. 10.2.3 Impact Resistance Test Test to be carried out as per IS 101 ( Part 5/ Sec 3 ) : 1988. 10.2.4 Resistance to Humidity Under Continuous Condensation Test to be carried out as per 2 of IS 101 ( Part 6/Sec 1 ) : 1988. 11 PACKING 11.1 All the component parts shall be packedin such a way that no damage is caused to them during transit. 12 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE PURCHASER 12.1 The purchaser shall supply the following information to the supplier along with the order: a) Type required; b) Colour of finish; c) The material, whether steel or wood; and d) Where alternative methods of construction and finish are specified, they shall be clearly stated in the order. 13 MARKING 13.1 All drawing filing equipment shall be mark- ed suitably to identify the manufacturer. 13.2 They may also be marked with the Standard Mark. IS 2695 : 1993 ANNEX A ( Clause 21 ) LIST OF REFERRED INDIAN STANDARDS IS No. Title 101 Methods of sampling and test for paint s , varnishes and related products: ( Part 5/Sec 1 ) : Part 5 Mechanical test on 1988 paints, Section 1 Hardness tests ( third revision ) ( Part 5/Sec 2 ) 1988 ( Part 5/Sec 3 ) 1988 Part 5 Mechanical test on paints, Section 2 Flexibility and adhesion tests ( third revision ) Part 5 Mechanical test on paint, Section 3 Impact resistance ( falling ball test ) ( third revision ) ( Part 6/Sec 1 ) : Part 6 Durability tests, Section 1988 1 Resistance to humidity under conditions of condensa- tion 110 : 1983 Ready mixed paint, brushing, grey filler, for enamels for use over primers ( first revision ) 149: 1950 Ready mixed paint, spraying, undercoating, stoving, for enamels and general purposes colour as required 513 : 1986 Cold-rolled low carbon steel sheets and strips ( third revision ) 808 : 1989 Dimensions for hot rolled steel beam, column channel and angle sections ( third revision ) 814: 1991 Covered electrodes for metal arc welding of carbon and carbon manganese steel 849 : 1957 Specification for cold setting casein glue for wood 851 : 1978 Specification for synthetic resin adhesives for construc- tion work ( non-structural ) in wood (first revision) 852 : 1969 Specification for animal glue for general wood-working purposes (first revision ) IS No. Title 1064 : 1980 Paper sizes ( second revision ) 1079 : 1988 Hot rolled carbon steel sheet and strip ( fourth revision ) 1278 : 1972 Filler rods and wires for gas welding ( second revision ) 1365 : 1978 Slotted countersunk head screws ( third revision ) 1977 : 1975 Structural steel (ordinary quality) ( second revision) 2932 : 1974 Enamel, synthetic, exterior (a) undercoating, (b) finishing (first revision) 2933 : 1975 Enamel exterior (a) under- coating, (b) finishing (first revision ) 3313 : 1983 Specification for steel filing cabinets for general office pur- poses ( second revision ) 3618 : 1966 Phosphate treatment of iron and steel for protection against corrosion 4116: 1988 Specification for wooden shelving cabinets ( adjustable type) 4835 : 1979 Specification for polyvinyl acetate dispersion based adhe- sives for wood (first revision ) 4972 : 1968 Resistance spot welding elec- trodes 5660 : 1970 Ready mixed paint, brushing, aluminium-red oxide primer 6760 : 1972 Slotted countersunk head wood screws 13871 : 1993 Specification for powder coatings IS 2695 : 1993 ANNEX B [ Clauses 5.0, 5.1.1(b), 6.0, 7.0 and 80] SIZES OF DRAWING SHEETS B-l The sizes of trimmed and untrimmed draw- ing sheets of sizes A0 to A5 are given below: Designation Trimmed Size Untrimmed Size, Min mm A0 841 X 1189 880 X 1230 Al 594 X 841 625 X 880 A2 420 X 594 450 X 625 A3 297 X 420 330 X 450 A4 210 X 297 240 X 330 A5 148 X 210 165 X 240 NOTE — In arriving at the trimmed sizes of drawing paper, the following basic principles, which have been dealt with in IS 1064 : 1961 have been taken intc consideration: a) Two successive sizes of the series are obtained by halving or doubling. Consequently, the surface areas of two successive sizes are in the ratio of 1 :2. b) The formats or forms are geometrically similar to one another. The sides of each size being in the ratio of 1 ; 1/2. c) The surface area of the basic size A0 is one square metre. 10 IS 2695 : 199 J ANNEX B ( Foreword ) COMMITTEE COMPOSITION Furniture Sectional Committee, CED 35 Chairman SrriJ. A. Pantchal Members Shri J. G. Sewak ( Alternate to ShriJ. A. Panchal ) Shim J. C. Behki Shri S. C. Chadha Shri Rajendra Prasad ( Alternate ) Shut Jayantilal M. Dalal Shri Gautam Mahajan ( Alternate ) Shri Ajit Desai Shri V. K. Bhatt ( Alternate ) Director Shri V. K. Aggarwal ( Alternate ) Shri Anil Doshi Shri S. A. Shinde ( Alternate ) Shri I. P. Figueredo Shri H, H. Jamshedji ( Alternate ) Shri S. P. Goenka Shri Harish Khaitan ( Alternate ) Shri Sanjeev Jain Shri R. M. KarkhaNis ( Alternate ) Shri H. C. Kulshreshtha Shri S. S. Bhatia ( Alternate ) Shri K. S. Lauly Shri Hbman C. Vissanji ( Alternate ) Shri M. M. Mistry Shrimati M. Cheema Shri K. K. Mishra ( Alternate ) Shri V. D. Narang Shrt L. R. Pahwa Shri S. K. Ray ( Alternate ) Shri V. N. Patel Shri P. A. Patbl ( Alternate ) Shri P. Rajgopalan Prof V. P. Raori Shri O. P. Ratra Shri M. K. Rishi Shrimati Tripli Khurana {Alternate ) Shri S. N. Sanyal Shri S. P. Badori ( Alternate ) Shri R. L. Sharma Shri Utpal Sen ( Alternate ) Shri Y. R. Taneja, Director-in-Charge ( Civ Engg ) Representing National Institute of Designs, Ahmadabad Small Scale Steel Furniture Manufacturers Association, New Delhi Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals, New Delhi AU India Plastics Manufacturers Association, Bombay Furn Plastics Ltd. Nagpur Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee Neolux India Pvt Ltd, Bombay Godrej and Boyce Mfg Co Ltd, Bombay Andaman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Port Blair Supreme Industries Ltd, New Delhi Director of Education ( Delhi Administration ), Delhi The Indian Plywood Mfg Co Pvt Ltd, Bombay National Buildings Organization, New Delhi Engineer-in-Chief 's Branch, Army Headquarters, New Delhi Office of the Development Commissioner ( SSI ), New Delhi Indian Tourism Development Corporation, New Delhi Chandan Metal Products Pvt Ltd, Vadodara Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi Building Materials and Technology Promotion Council, New Delhi Central Public Works Department, New Delhi Forest Research Institute, Dehra Dun Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, New Delhi Director General, BIS ( Ex-ojficio Member } Member-Secretary Shri R. S. Jtjneja Deputy Director ( Civ Engg ), BIS Metal Furniture Subcommittee, CED 35 Convener Shri M. R. Agntihotri Members Shri V. K. Agarwal Shri Ajay Kumar Agarwal ( Alternate ) Assistant Director ( Plastic ) Shri Bhagwan Dass Shri S. C. Chadha Shri I. C. Khama ( Alternate ) SRRI I. P. FlGTJEREDO Shrimati Medha Godgil Shri P. S. Khanolkar Shri J. Rangarajan ( Alternate ) School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi Hindustan Aluminium Corporation Ltd, Bombay National Buildings Organization, New Delhi Central Buildings Research Institute ( CSIR ), Roorkee Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals, New Delhi Godrej and Bovce Mfg Co Pvt Ltd, Bombay Industries, Energy and Labour Department, Government of Maharashtra Goodlass Nerolac Paints Ltd, Bombay ( Continued on page 12 ) 11 IS 2695 : 1993 ( Continued from page 11 ) Mem bers Representing Shri S. K 4 Kinra Office of the Development Commissioner ( Small Scale Industries ) ? 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