IS 816 Metal arc welding in mild steel construction
CurrentLatest edition found. Still confirm amendments with the publisher.
- Edition
- IS 816 1969 (First Revision), reaffirmed May 2023
- Publisher
- IS
- Part family
- Welding
- Reviewed
- 23 October 2026 · source checked
Is IS 816 still current?
Yes. IS 816 1969 (First Revision), reaffirmed May 2023 is the latest edition MechAtlas found (MechAtlas review: 23 October 2026). Check the publisher for amendments before you specify it.
What it covers
Metal arc welding in mild steel construction
Equivalent and related standards
| Standard | Relationship | Note |
|---|---|---|
| AWS D1.1 | Similar purpose — not interchangeable without an engineering check | much older |
“Similar” never means interchangeable without an engineering check.
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Other welding standards
- ISO 15614-1 Changing
Welding procedure qualification - ISO 2553 Changing
Welding symbols on drawings - ISO 9606-1 Changing
Welder qualification, steels - ASME BPVC IX Current
Welding, brazing & fusing qualifications - ASME BPVC Sec. IX Current
Welding/brazing qualifications for pressure work - AWS D1.1/D1.1M Current
Structural welding — steel - EN 14700 Current
Hard-facing consumables - ISO 15609-1 Current
Welding procedure specification (WPS) - ISO 2560 / 14341 Current
Covered electrodes / MIG wires, non-alloy steel - ISO 3834-1..6 Current
Quality requirements for fusion welding - ISO 4063 Current
Welding process reference numbers (111, 135, 141) - ISO 5817 Current
Weld imperfection quality levels B/C/D