COTTON WAREHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. ; 95 
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. 
Fic. 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.) 
Via. 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. [wo 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 
$1.75 in cities or towns. Where such sheds do not have standard 
