1 Scope

This document is applicable to thermally insulated means of transport used for temperature sensitive goods equipped with a cooling and/or heating device.

This document is applicable to the terminology, the requirements for thermal insulation, air tightness, dimensioning of equipment with cooling and/or heating device for long distance and distribution transport.

This document does not apply to further land transport requirements with regard to dimensions, weights, etc. Further this document does not apply to safety requirements or special requirements for thermal containers covered by ISO 1496‑2.