Abstract

Specifies the basic requirements for the specification and testing of Series 1 and Series R dry bulk containers of the non-pressurized type, which are suitable for international exchange and for conveyance by road, rail and sea, including interchange between these forms of transport. Technically equivalent to and reproduced from ISO 1496-4:1991.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical 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.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 4 November 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee ME-068:
Australian Logistics Council
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Container Owners Association
ICHCA Australia
Ports of Auckland
Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board
Shipping Australia

Scope

1.1 This part of ISO 1496 specifies the basic specifications and testing requirements for ISO series 1 freight containers of the dry bulk container non-pressurized type which are suitable for international exchange and for conveyance by road, rail and sea, including interchange between these forms of transport.

1.2 As the density and flow characteristics of dry bulk cargoes vary widely, containers complying with this part of ISO 1496 are not expected to be suitable for the carriage of all such cargoes. Therefore, except where otherwise stated, the requirements of this International Standard are minimum requirements.

Containers to be used for the carriage of dangerous goods may be subject to additional international and national requirements as applied by competent authorities.

1.3 The container types covered by this part of ISO 1496 are given in table 1.

1.4 The marking requirementsfor these containers shall be in accordance with the principles embodied in ISO 6346.

NOTE 2 Some types of freight containers constructed in accordance with ISO 1496-1 may satisfactorily be used for the transport of certain non-packed dry bulk solids. Where such containers are used for this purpose, it is essential that care be taken to ensure that the design loadings are not exceeded under operating conditions.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 23/12/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 23/12/2016
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ISBN
Committee	ME-068
Supersedes	AS 2511-1981