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7. Well: The well is used to keep the water tanks full, to
give firefighters immediate access to water in case of
emergency, and to cool the pump in the fumigation chamber.
The well has casing that can be up to 75 feet deep into the
ground. This casing is removed for repair purposes in order
to reach the suction portion of the pump that is deep into
the ground.
8. Nut bin: The structure comprises three storage tanks, which
hold processed in-shell walnuts for drying before packaging,
and a sacking hopper. The structure’s roof is made of metal
and the structure itself is made of wood. The structure is
supported by metal poles, which are sunk into the ground
approximately 8 feet and are supported by surrounding
concrete. The structure has a concrete floor.
9. Shop and storage building: This building functions mostly
as a warehouse that contains storage bins for processed
almonds or shelled walnuts, and one-sixth of the building is
used for a shop. The building covers an area of 75 by 200
feet. The building has a heavy reinforced concrete floor
and foundation. The building has walls and is supported by
beams that are anchored to bolts embedded in the concrete.
10. Steel equipment cover: This structure has no walls and has
a corrugated metal roof. The metal support beams are sunk
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