DANSK DS/ISO 1496-1 [ Active ]

1.1 This part of ISO 1496 specifies the basic specifications and testing requirements for ISO series 1 freight containers of the totally enclosed general purpose types and certain specific purpose types (closed, vented, ventilated or open top) which are suitable for international exchange and for conveyance by road, rail and sea, including interchange between these forms of transport. 1.2 The container types covered by this part of ISO 1496 are given in Table 1. Table 1 - Container types Type code designation1 Type 00 to 04 Closed, including opening roof 10, 11 Closed, vented 13, 15, 17 Closed, ventilated 50 to 53 Open-top 1 In accordance with ISO 6346. This part of IS0 1496 does not cover ventilation arrangements, either vented or ventilated. 1.3 The marking requirements for these containers are given in IS0 6346.