COTTON" WAEEHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. 



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lengths to one end of the shed.) The bottom line of the lower layer 

 of cotton should be at least 10 inches above the ground and should 

 be piled in tiers so arranged that the eaves on the extreme ends of 

 the roof extend 3 feet beyond the outer line of cotton. 



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Fig. 9.— Emergency sheds— plan for 1 group of 15 units. 



Arrangement of units. — The units should have at least 25 feet of 

 clear space on all sides and ends and should be arranged in groups of 

 not exceeding 15 units. (See fig. 9.) These groups should be 

 inclosed with a 6-foot board fence, with 15 feet clear space between 

 the fence and the ends or sides of the sheds or units. (See fig. 10.) 



Fig. 10. — Emergency sheds — isometric view of sheds and fence. 



A group of 15 units requires an inclosed area of 128 by 305 feet. 

 Where more than one group is used they should be at least 100 feet 

 apart. Two or more groups may be included in the same inclosure, 

 provided 100 feet clear space is maintained between each group. 



The insurance policy covering risks outlined above should have a 

 warranty attached showing that not exceeding 72 bales will be stored 

 in any one unit and not exceeding 1,008 bales in any one group. 



SCHEDULE FOR RATING. 



The basis rate on cotton stored in emergency sheds as outlined is 

 SI. 75 in cities or towns. Where such sheds do not have standard 



