Specifies the basic requirements for specification and testing of Series 1 freight containers of the platform and platform-based types designated 1AA, 1A, 1AX, 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). This Standard is reproduced from ISO 1496-5:1991, including amendment 1:1993 and Amendment 2:1994. Modifications to ISO requirements for application in Australia are included in an appendix.RECONFIRMATION NOTICETechnical Committee ME-068 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 12 August 2015.The following are represented on Technical Committee ME-068:Australian Logistics CouncilAustralian Maritime Safety AuthorityContainer Owners AssociationICHCA AustraliaPorts of AucklandRail Industry Safety and Standards BoardShipping Australia
