Calculating gross space for storage operations in square feet.

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occupied by stored material or used in support of

figure. The figure is not reduced for tracks or roadways

running through the area.

storage operations will be reported.

(1) Open space is measured in much the

(2) Open space does not include sand lots,

same way as covered storage, except outside

parking

areas,

maneuvering

space

between

dimensions of the area are used. The length in feet

warehouses, etc., even if these areas have prepared

multiplied by the width in feet results in the gross area

surfaces (see fig 2-48). However, if the space is

expressed in square feet. If the area is irregular,

actually occupied by material, it will be reported as

adjustments are calculated to arrive at a corrected

storage space for the period actually occupied.

Figure 2-48. Classification of Open Storage Space

1 Unusable space.

This is the

d. Calculating gross space for storage operations

in square feet.

amount of gross storage space so deteriorated that it

fails to provide a sufficiently protective environment for

(1) This involves three steps-

the storage of material; space that is unsafe for storage

(a) The first step involves calculating

operations or where its use would be in violation with

gross storage space. This is calculated by multiplying

established regulating criteria; and/or space that is

the length in feet by the width in feet of each building or

restricted from use due to inadequate physical security

area designated for storage (see fig 2 48).

protection.

(b) The

second

step

involves

2 Standby space.

This is the

subtracting all space not used for storage operations.

amount of gross storage space contained in completely

That includes-

empty structures or in open improved areas which is not

required to support the mission, which has

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