AS 3711.1:2015 Freight containers
5.3.2.1 Minimum internal dimensions
Internal dimensions of containers shall be as large as possible, but, in any case:
– closed containers type 00 shall comply with the requirements for minimum internal length, width and height given in Table 3;
– containers type 02, having partial opening(s) in the side(s), shall comply with the requirements for minimum internal length and height given in Table 3;
– containers type 03, having an opening roof, shall comply with the requirements for minimum internal length and width given in Table 3;
– containers types 01 and 04, having openings in the side(s) and/or roof, shall comply with the requirements for minimum internal length given in Table 3;
– closed, vented containers types 10 and 11 shall comply with the requirements for minimum internal length, width and height given in Table 3;
– closed, ventilated containers type 13 shall comply with the requirements for minimum internal length, width and height given in Table 3.
5.3.2.2 Minimum door opening dimensions
Closed-type containers designated 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D (types 00 and 02) shall have a door opening,preferably having dimensions equal to those of the internal cross-section (height and width) of the containers and, in any case, not less than the values given in Table 3.
Closed-type containers designated 1EE, 1AA, 1BB and 1CC (types 00 and 02) shall have a door opening,preferably having dimensions equal to those of the internal cross-section( height and width) of the containers and, in any case, not less than the values given in Table 3.
Closed-type containers designated 1EEE, 1AAA and 1BBB (types 00 and 02) shall have a door opening,preferably having dimensions equal to those of the internal cross-section ( height and width) of the containers and, in any case, not less than the values given in Table 3.
5.3.3 Thermal containers (see ISO 1496-2)
The internal dimensions and door openings of thermal containers shall be as large as possible. Door openings shall preferably have dimensions equal to those of the internal cross-section of the containers.
The internal dimensions shall be measured from inner faces of battens, bulkheads, ceiling air ducts, floor air ducts, etc., where fitted.