Measuring covered storage space

TM 38-400/NAVSUP PUB 572/AFMAN 23-210 MCO 4450.14/DLAM 4145.12

Figure 2-46. Classification of Storage and Nonstorage Space

storage area. If the building has a tower for offices or

b. Measuring covered storage space. All covered

any portion not designed for storage but is part of the

storage space is measured by using inside dimensions

building, that portion is excluded from total gross

(see fig 2-47). The width in feet is multiplied by the

storage area. However, if the tower or other portion had

length in feet which results in the square foot area or

been designed for storage and later converted to

total gross storage area. This is less than the outside

storage offices, it would be included in total gross

dimensions by the thickness of the walls and it ignores

storage area. Even if it was not designed for storage

inside fire walls, passageways, ramps, stairwells, etc.

but is being used for that purpose, it is reported during

However, if there is a cutback in walls of the building,

the period of use.

the cutback is measured and excluded from total gross

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