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2.3.3 Floor. The floor shall be fabricated of rolled steel having non-skid raised figures on the top surface floor and shall be welded to the bottom side rails and crossmembers of the container. The floor shall be watertight.
2.3.4 Understructure. All crossmembers shall be of the same configuration and strength and shall have a maximum center to center distance of 12 in. (25.4 cm). After painting the metal surfaces, the entire underside of the container floor, including crossmembers, corner fittings, side rails, and end frame members, shall be coated with a bituminous undercoat applied to a
minimum dry film thickness of 6 mils (150 microns).
2.3.5 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 of the "unload pockets", locate in white stenciled letters or letter decals of 3 in. (7.6 cm) high minimum, the following warning:
"FOR EMPTY LIFT ONLY"
2.3.6 Covering. A minimum of nine roof covering bows shall be provided. Bows shall be removable to allow unrestricted top entry into the container. A waterproof polyvinyl chloride coated tarp shall be provided. The tarp shall have a minimum strength of 14.25 lbs/square foot (lb/ft2) (69.57 kg/square meter (kg/m2)). A plastic sheathed steel TIR cord shall be provided. The tarp, plastic sheathed steel cord and container shall satisfy requirements. The roof covering assembly of tarp, roof bows, and plastic sheathed steel TIR cord installed, shall be self-draining. On the door, wall ends, and sides, mark in the center of each with 3 in. high letters:
"NOT STACKABLE WITH TARP COVERS IN PLACE"
2.3.7 Corner fittings. Corner fittings shall conform to the requirements of ISO 1161 (see 7.2.3).
2.3.8 Anti-pilferage provisions. Hinge-pins, 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 covering, 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.
2.3.9 Metal fabrication. Metal used in the fabrication of equipment shall be free from kinks and sharp bends. The straightening of material shall be done by methods that will not cause injury to the metal. Shearing and clipping shall be done neatly and accurately. Corners shall be square and true. Flame cutting, using a tip suitable for the thickness of the metal, may be employed instead of shearing or sawing. Burned surfaces or flame-cut material shall be free of slag. All bends of a major character shall be made with controlled means in order to insure uniformity of
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