scope:

This European Standard applies to thermally insulated means of transport used for temperature sensitive goods in order to limit the heat exchange to the external conditions. If certain temperatures have to be maintained, the above means of transport could be additionally provided with a cooling and/or heating device. This standard specifies the terminology, the requirements for thermal insulation, air tightness, test provisions, dimensioning of equipment with cooling and/or heating device. This standard specifies also the test provisions for new and in service equipment(s). This part specifies the terminology, the requirements for thermal insulation, air tightness, test provisions for k-coefficient. This standard does not specify further land transport requirements with regard to dimensions, weights, etc. This standard does not cover safety requirements. This standard does not specify special requirements for sea containers covered by ISO 1496-2.