The following IS Code Books comprise a set of technical guidelines, specifications, and safety norms for Stones, with a PDF download link.
| SI.N | Code book used (Description) | IS Code number |
|---|---|---|
| 812 | Methods of test for determination of strength properties of natural building stones, Part I: Compressive strength | IS 1121-1:1974 |
| 813 | Methods of Test for Determination of Strength Properties of Natural Building Stones, Part II: Transverse Strength | IS 1121-2:1974 |
| 814 | Methods of Test for Determination of Strength Properties of Natural Building Stones, Part III: Tensile Strength | IS 1121-3:1974 |
| 815 | Methods of test for determination of strength properties of natural building stones, Part IV: Shear strength | IS 1121-4:1974 |
| 816 | Method of test for the determination of true specific gravity of natural building stones | IS 1122:1974 |
| 817 | Method of identification of natural building stones | IS 1123:1975 |
| 818 | Method of test for determination of water absorption, apparent specific gravity and porosity of natural building stones | IS 1124:1974 |
| 819 | Method of test for the determination of weathering of natural building stones | IS 1125:1974 |
| 820 | Method of test for the determination of the durability of natural building stones | IS 1126:1974 |
| 821 | Recommendations for dimensions and workmanship of natural building stones for masonry work | IS 1127:1970 |
| 822 | Limestone (Slab and Tiles) | IS 1128:1974 |
| 823 | Recommendation of dressing natural building stones | IS 1129:1972 |
| 824 | marble (blocks, slabs and tiles) | IS 1130:1969 |
| 825 | Method for the determination of resistance to wear by abrasion of natural building stones | IS 1706:1972 |
| 826 | Glossary of terms relating to stones, quarrying and dressing | IS 1805:1973 |
| 827 | structural granite | IS 3316:1974 |
| 828 | laterite stone block for masonry | IS 3620:1979 |
| 829 | sandstone (slabs and tiles) | IS 3622:1977 |
| 830 | Method of test for the determination of water transmission rate by capillary action through natural building stones | IS 4121:1967 |
| 830 | Method of test for surface softening of natural building stones by exposure to acidic atmospheres | IS 4122:1967 |
