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Specification for the proposed equipment shed
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SPECIFICATION
Specification of materials to be used and services to be provided at proposed equipment shed, Glenhaven Road, Glenhaven, for Glenhaven Bush Fire Brigade.
FOUNDATION: 14″ brick wall on one course of 14″ and one course of 9″ brickwork at side and rear to be filled with ballast.
FLOOR: 4″ concrete floor; 4:2:1 mix reinforced with No. [illegible] ARC mesh.
FRAME:
Corner posts (6) 4″ x 4″ H.W.
Wall studs 4″ x 2″ H.W. at 18″ centres.
Floor and wall plates 4″ x 2″ H.W.
Ceiling joists 4″ x 2″ H.W. at 6′0″ centres.
Rafters 4″ x 2″ H.W. at 3′0″ centres.
Braces 2″ x 1″ H.W.
Roof and wall battens 3″ x 1½″ H.W. at 3′0″ centres.
Ridge 6″ x 1″ H.W.
Door head [amended dimension partly illegible] 4″ x 3″ H.W.
Noggins 4″ x 2″. 2 rows.
EXTERIOR WALL LINING: 26G corrugated galvanised iron, 9′ sheets 10/3 secured to framing.
ROOF: 26G corrugated galvanised iron, 10′ sheets 10/3 secured to purlins.
DOORS: 9′ wide in 2 leaves framed ledged and braced 3″ x 1½″ H.W. covered with corrugated galvanised iron fitted with chain and padlock.
WINDOW: Fixed glass pane — beaded between studs 4′ x 3′ covered externally with 1″ wire mesh.
PLUMBER: Provide ½″ water service to shed with one tap inside where directed. Connect sink through wall to drain.
ELECTRICIAN: Provide one light point to centre of interior of shed; one light point with well glass to centre top of outside of shed; one power point inside shed where directed.
The sum of £50 is to be allowed as a P.C. item to cover connection and installation of water service and electrical work.

