BS ISO 1496-5:2018

This document specifies the basic specifications and testing requirements for ISO series 1 freight containers of the platform and platform-based types designated 1AAA, 1AA, 1A, 1AX, 1BBB, 1BB, 1B, 1BX, 1CC, 1C and 1CX which are suitable for international exchange and for conveyance by road, rail and sea, including interchange between these forms of transport, with certain limitations (for example, when loaded, platforms cannot be stacked or top lifted by means of conventional spreaders). The container types covered by this document are given in Table1. Table1Container types (in accordance with ISO6346:1995/Amd3:2012, TableE.1) Code Type designation Type group code Main characteristics Detailed type code P Platform (container) PL Platform (container) P0 P Platform-based container with incomplete superstructure: P -- Fixed PF -- Two complete and fixed ends P1 P -- Fixed posts, either free-standing or with removable top member P2 P -- Folding (collapsible) PC -- Folding complete end structure P3 P -- Folding posts, either free-standing or with removable top member P4 P Platform-based container with complete superstructure PS -- Open top, open ends (skeletal) P5 P -- Platform-based container for named cargo PT -- Ship’s gear carrier P6 P -- Car carrier P7 P -- Timber/pipe carrier P8 P -- Coil carrier P9