SPECITICATIOUS 



for 

 ONE ROOM FIREMAN'S POLLING 



14* x 20' 

 (Including Porch) 



These specifications are intended to 

 embrace all material necessary in the erection and 

 completion of the "building in all its parts,, and 

 to furnish such instructions as appear necessary 

 to give the builder a general idea of the plan. 

 Variations due to different locations and accessi- 

 bility of lumber markets have "been considered and 

 estimates prepared accordingly. 



The general plan cs regards construction 

 of frame and other vital parts of the structures is 

 to be followed unless permission to deviate from 

 the plans and specifications has first been secured 

 from the District Forester. Deviations of minor 

 consequence, however, may be made by the builder 

 to take care of unforeseen local conditions and 

 circumstances. 



EXCAVATION. 



Excavation for the foundation of the 

 building shall be carried down to solid earth. The 

 bottom of the excavation shall be level and smooth. 

 Where necessary to grade into unlevel ground for 

 the purpose of providing a level building site, the 

 slopes of the excavation resulting must clear the 

 sides of the building by at least 3 feet. If neces- 

 sary, provision should be made to prevent earth cav- 

 ing from the embankment from contacting v;i3& the 

 sills and foundations if of wood. 



FOUNDATIONS. 



Foundations should be either of - 



(a) 6"S:6" heart cedar, redwood of Douglas fir 

 underpinning, set upon substantial flat stones of 



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