Allow at least 55 gallons per day per capita to include all usage purposes. Thru storage for fire prevention this allowance should have around three times this rate for at least 60 minutes on 3 minutes notice. This allows time to secure control of a continued supply if the emergency becomes pronounced. In addition to providing at least 50 foot space between group buildings of normal dimensions and 100 feet for large buildings. acids. Lime, calcium carbide, powders, oakum, oils, paints, hay and feed should be stored in separate buildings.
Gasoline goes underground for storage.
Paints and oils in barrels should be 150 feet from buildings. Gasoline using machines, boilers, and such fire menaces should be in detached metal clad buildings. Orders should be issued insuring safety installation and operation of ranges, stoves, and heaters. Ventilators should be screened and buildings boarded to the ground so sparks cannot enter. Sewage The sewage system should be for sewage only and not for drainage in addition thereto.