1.1 This standard (Part I) prescribes the basic requirements of series 1 platform-based containers, open-sided with complete superstructure designated 1A, 1B, 1G and1D which are suitable for international exchange and for conveyance by road, rail and sea including interchange among these modes of transport.
1.2 The container types and their marking code covered by this standard are as follows [ for details of code designation refer IS : 6928 ( Part I )-1973* ]:
Type Identification Marking
Code Platform-based containers, open-sided, 54
with complete superstructure without
roof [ with open wall(s) and opening(s) at one or both ends ] Platform-based containers, open-sided, 55
with complete superstructure without
roof ( rigid skeletal frame ) Platform-based containers, open-sided, 65
with complete superstructure with
roof [opening(s) at one or both ends]
Note — The term ' Complete superstructure ' means the presence of permanently fixed longitudinal load carrying structure between the ends at the top.
IS 8575 Pt.1-1977 history
1978IS 8575 Pt.1-1977 Series 1 Specifications for Freight Containers—Platform-based, open-sided, with complete superstructure Part Ⅰ General Requirements