HOUSING 



House for Farm Help at "Dreamwold." Farm of ThomasW. La wson, Egypt, Massachusetts. 



"Lighting. Electricity preferred." 



"Plumbing. House drain under house and 5 feet outside to be 

 extra heavy cast iron. It is recommended that soil and waste pipes be 

 extra heavy cast iron or genuine wrought iron. Soil and waste pipes 

 to be extended through roof. A 3-inch soil stack preferred where not 

 more than two water closets are placed on one stack." 



"Roof Air Space. In every house there shall be a minimum clear 

 air space of 8 inches between the ceiling and the roof, this space to be 

 provided with adequate waterproof openings for ventilation, at both 

 ends if practicable." 



"Rooms, Number of. Bath rooms are not to be counted as rooms." 



"Stairs. Risers to be not more than 8 inches high and treads to 

 be not less than 9 inches wide. Not more than two winders will be 

 allowed in series. Treads must measure at least 9 inches wide, 1 8 

 inches from rails." 



"Ventilation. Every room to have at least one window opening 

 directly to the outer air. Two windows in each room generally pre- 

 ferred; one window sufficient in small bedrooms. Each room to have 

 a window area of not less than 12 square feet." 



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