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members shall be coated with a bituminous undercoat applied to a minimum dry film thickness of 6 mils (150 microns).
Forklift pockets. Forklift pockets for handling loaded and unloaded containers shall be furnished. Forklift pockets shall conform to the requirements of ISO 1496/1. Above the inside pockets (unloaded pockets) the following warning shall be stenciled in minimum 3 inch white letters: “EMPTY LIFT ONLY”.
Roof. The roof shall be self draining. Corrugated roofing construction is permitted. If roof bows are provided and are fastened to the roof sheet, they shall be bonded by a suitable bonding agent. If the roof bows are not fastened to the roof sheet, anti-chafing material shall be affixed to the roof bows on the surfaces facing the roof sheets. The roof sheet, top side rails, and top end frame members shall be a minimum 1/4 inch below the top surface of the corner fittings. The roof sheet shall be not less than 1/4 inch thickness within 12 inches from the top rail at each end of the container. A rain gutter shall be provided to divert moisture away from the door side of the container.
Corner fittings. Corner fittings shall conform to the requirements of ISO 1161.
Anti-pilferage provisions. Hinge-pins and screws, bolts, and other fasteners used for securing the hinges and closing devices to the container and for holding the essential parts of the sides, ends and roof, shall be welded or otherwise secured in such a manner as to prevent access to the interior of container without leaving visible signs of tampering. Where such welding destroys protective coating on the items being welded or on other container parts, the weld and surrounding area shall be thoroughly cleaned, treated, and painted. All locking device handles shall be furnished with provisions for padlocking and customs sealing.
Interior marking. The container owner’s code and serial number shall be stamped or bead welded in characters not less than 1/2 inch high on the interior surface of the door top rail. The number shall be located within an area of 18 inches from the left vertical frame member where it will not be obscured.
Placard holder. For stainless steel placard holders conforming to DOT, BOE-6000, part 172, appendix C, shall be provided. One placard holder shall be located on each end and each side of the container. Placard holders shall be permanently attached.
Approval plates. An International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC), Transport International des Routiers (TIR), Union International Chemins de Fer (UIC), Timber Treatment Requirements of the Australian Department of Health (TCT) plates or plaques shall be applied for and obtained from a designated approval authority, attached and displayed as required, by the convention in accordance with CFR 49, parts 450 and 451. Any additional requirements of the approval authority shall be met. Each container shall be affixed with the seal of the approval authority.
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