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The main shop is along the north side and has a floor area of approximately 8,300 ft. divided into three bays. The central bay 31 ft. wide and 25 ft. high with a sky light roof, accommodates the heavy duty machines, all of which are provided with independent electric drives, and has a 10 ton travelling crane. In the south bay 17 ft. wide but only 16 ft. high are set up the older and light duty machines which are driven from an overhead line shaft, while the north section of similar dimensions accommodates the fitters' work benches, and pattern making section. The offices are situated over the pattern shop, commanding a view of the greater part of the workshop. The east wing comprises single storey outbuildings, housing heat treatment and welding rooms and open bays for the testing of castings, and garages. The meter repair shop forms the west wing and the Blacksmith's shop is in the south side of the compound. The centre of the compound has been paved and serves as a much needed stockyard.
212. The opportunity was taken during this reconstruction to replan the whole depôt. A two storey store building at the south end of the yard was completely reconstructed and fitted out as a central store, and watchmen's and resident foremen's quarters were also reconstructed.
213. Salt Water Fire Fighting Scheme. During the hours of restricted supply when the water mains are empty there is no water immediately available to combat fires. To remedy this in the congested districts where fire risks are great and also to conserve fresh water, a supplementary salt water scheme was requested by the Chief Officer, Fire Brigade. It was arranged that the low and practically level areas in Kowloon and Hong Kong should be served from static storage tanks to be fed by Fire Brigade fire engines pumping in relays if necessary. For the higher levels of Hong Kong, Braithwaite tanks of 30,000 gallons were to be erected at the higher levels and pumps erected on the sea front to supply the tanks through a network of special mains, provided with fire hydrants.
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storage space.
The main shop is along the north side and has
a floor area of approximately 8,300 ft. divided into three bays. The central bay 31 ft. wide and 25 ft. high with a sky light roof, accommodates the heavy duty machines, all of which are pro vided with independent electric drives, and has a 10 ton travel- ling crane. In the south bay 17 ft. wide but only 16 ft. high are set up the older and light duty machines which are driven from an overhead line shaft, while the north section of similar dimensions accommodates the fitters work benches, and pattern making section. The offices are situated over the pattern shop, commanding a view of the greater part of the workshop. The east wing comprises single storey outbuildings, housing heat treatment and welding rooms and open bays for the testing of castings, and garages. The meter repair shop forms the west wing and the Blacksmith's shop is in the south side of the com- pound. The centre of the compound has been paved and serves as a much needed stockyard.
212. The opportunity was taken during this reconstruction to replan the whole depôt. A two storey store building at the south end of the yard was completely reconstructed and fitted out as a central store, and watchmen's and resident foremen's quarters were also reconstructed.
213. Salt Water Fire Fighting Scheme. During the hours of restricted supply when the water mains are empty there is no water immediately available to combat fires. To remedy this in the congested districts where fire risks are great and also to conserve fresh water, a supplementary salt water scheme was requested by the Chief Officer, Fire Brigade. It was arranged that the low and practically level areas in Kowloon and Hong Kong should be served from static storage tanks to be fed by Fire Brigade fire engines pumping in relays if necessary. For the higher levels of Hong Kong, Braithwaite tanks of 30,000 gallons were to be erected at the higher levels and pumps erected on the sea front to supply the tanks through a network of special mains, provided with fire hydrants.
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