PHILIPPINE AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING STANDARD PAES 420:2002

Agricultural Structures – Farm workshop and Machinery Shed

Foreword

The formulation of this national standard was initiated by the Agricultural Machinery Testing
and Evaluation Center (AMTEC) under the project entitled “Enhancing the Implementation
of the AFMA Through Improved Agricultural Engineering Standards” which was funded by
the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) of the Department of Agriculture (DA).

This standard has been technically prepared in accordance with PNS 01-4:1998 (ISO/IEC
Directives Part 3:1997 – Rules for the Structure and Drafting of International Standards. It
specifies the general requirements for the construction of farm workshop and machinery
shed.

The word “shall” is used to indicate requirements strictly to be followed in order to conform
to the standard and from which no deviation is permitted.

The word “should” is used to indicate that among several possibilities one is recommended as
particularly suitable, without mentioning or excluding others, or that a certain course of
action is preferred but not necessarily required.

In the preparation of this standard, the following references were considered:

Farm Structures in Tropical Climates, FAO, Rome, 1988

Grisso, R. D and G. R. Bodman. Estimating Floor Space for Farm Equipment Storage.
NebFacts, Nebraska Cooperative Extension, 1995.

Hofman, V and K Hellevang. Planning Farm Shops, NDSU Extension Service, North Dakota
State University, March 1994.

Pole Machine Shed Plan, Midwest Plan Service, Cooperative Extension Work in Agriculture
and Home Economics and Agricultural Experiment Stations of North Central Region, 1978.

Richey, C. B, P. Jacobson and C Hall. Agricultural Engineers’ Handbook. McGraw-Hill

Book Company, 1961.

Stone, R.P. and H.W. Fraser. Farm Workshops. FactSheet, Ontario, Canada. November 1991.

Workshop Layout for Safe and Efficient Production. Economic and Social Commission for
Asia and the Pacific Regional Network for Agricultural Machinery.
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Agricultural Structures – Farm workshop and Machinery Shed

1 Scope

This standard specifies the general requirements of farm shop and machinery shed. It includes
location, space, structural and functional requirements. Machinery shed and farm workshops
may be placed close together or housed in one building.

2 Reference

The following normative document contains provisions which through reference in this text
constitute provisions of this National Standard:

National Structural Code of Building

Philippine Electrical Code 2000

National Plumbing Code of the Philippines

PAES 101:2000 Agricultural Machinery – Technical Means for Ensuring Safety

3 Definitions

For the purpose of this standard, the following definitions shall apply:

3.1
workshop
building for fabrication, repair and maintenance of tools, implements, equipments and parts
of structures and provides a place where tools, supplies and spare parts are stored

3.2
machinery shed
area to protect machinery from weather, theft, vandalism and to allow easy maintenance and
adjustment of machines

3.3
hazardous material
substances on farms that are highly flammable or poisonous

EXAMPLE engine fuels and oils such as gasoline, diesel, kerosene and lubricating oils;
gases such as butane, propane and acetylene; paints containing flammable solvents, cellulose
thinner or alcohol; herbicides, insecticides, rat poison; acids and alkalies such as detergents,
cleaning liquids, lye and quicklime (CaO); and wood preservatives and corrosion inhibiting
paints.
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4 Location

4.1 The building shall be constructed in a well-drained area.

4.2 The building shall be situated at least 45 m from other buildings to reduce fire hazard,
to allow for future expansion, and maneuvering and parking of machinery.

4.3 The site shall be accessible to service drives, electrical and water lines.

5 Space Requirements

5.1 The minimum area for farm workshop shall be calculated as the sum of the area
occupied by the largest machinery plus service space, and workbench and equipment area as
shown in Figure 1.

Service Area
W

Machine Bay
Area Workbench and
Equipment area
L

Space occupied
by the largest
machine
1.2 - 1.5 m 1 - 1.2 m

Access Door

Figure 1 - Recommended minimum dimensions for a farm workshop.

5.2 The minimum storage area for machinery shed shall be calculated by multiplying the
width plus 0.6 m by length plus 0.6 m for each machine (refer to Annex B). The area
calculated for each machine shall be added to get the total required area.

6 Structural Requirements

6.1 Floor

6.1.1 The floor shall be at least leveled and gravel packed for ease of movement of
machines and attachment and detachment of tractor-mounted equipment.

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6.1.2 For the approach aprons, the slope shall be 3 % - 5 % away from the building.

6.2 Walls

The building shall be enclosed with solid walls or wire netting,

6.3 Roof

6.3.1 When the roof span is 3 m or less, a beam shall be used. For larger spans or very
heavy loads a truss shall be required.

6.3.2 The minimum clear height from floor to truss shall be at least 3 m. For machines
higher than 3 m, the height shall be the sum of the machine height plus 0.3 m.

6.3.3 Roofing materials shall be made of G.I. sheets.

6.3.4 Skylights (i.e. plastic roofing sheets) at strategic locations for natural lighting are
recommended.

6.4 Door/Gate

6.4.1 Minimum dimension of a doorway shall be 3 m high and 3.7 m wide. For bigger
equipment, a clearance of 0.6 m on both sides shall be added.

6.4.2 The door height shall be provided with a clearance of at least 0.3 m above the tallest
machinery.

6.4.3 Overhead or rolling doors are recommended to be used than the hinged doors.

6.4.4 There shall be provision for a smaller service door so that the large door does not have
to be opened for routine activities.

6.5 All other matters concerning structural design of the building not provided in this
Standard shall conform with the provisions of the National Structural Code of Building.

7 Functional Requirements

7.1 Workshop

7.1.1 Gravel packed apron to work on equipment outside the shop shall be provided. This
provides a firm surface to park machinery on and reduces the amount of dirt carried into the
shop by implement tires.

7.1.2 Facilities for lifting and supporting heavy loads such as A-beam and portable hoist
shall be provided.

7.1.3 Workbenches shall be at least 1m high. The bench width shall be 0.8 m and at least
3 m long. Benches shall be equipped with a large vice and anchored securely.

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7.1.4 For a welding area, a welding hood with a fan that will move air about 28 m3/min
- 57 m3/min shall be provided.

7.1.5 If vehicles are to be operated in the shop for a period of time, an exhaust hose through
the wall or a small suction fan pulling exhaust through a tube from the exhaust pipe shall be
provided. The fan shall be capable of moving air about 7 m3/min per vehicle through the pipe.

7.2 Fuel and chemical storage

7.2.1 A concrete storage room shall be provided for the hazardous materials inside the
workshop.

7.2.2 The floor shall be concreted to form a reservoir to contain any accidental spills. Drain
in the floor shall not be provided to prevent any spillage or wash down water containing the
materials from entering any watercourse.

7.2.3 Ventilation openings such as louvers or decorative blocks shall be constructed at both
low and high levels.

7.2.4 The storage room, including the ventilation openings, shall be vermin proof to prevent
rodents from breaking open packages.

7.2.5 Appropriate security device shall be provided to keep unauthorized persons, in

particular children, from accidentally coming into contact with the hazardous materials.

7.3 Electricity and Lighting

7.3.1 Refer to Philippine Electrical Code for the design and installation of electrical service.

7.3.2 A 120-volt or 240-volt outlet shall preferably be installed every 1.2 m along
workbenches and every 3 m along walls. If power tools are located away from walls, outlets
shall be provided on the floor or suspend from the ceiling.

7.3.3 At least one welder outlet near the large door so welding can be done outside shall be
installed.

7.3.4 Recommended lighting levels are shown in Table 3.

Table 3 – Recommended Lighting Levels

Lighting intensity
Area
lux (Lumen/m2)
General 200
Bench 500
Outside the shop and Active storage area 100
Machine shed 50
*Refer to Annex C

7.3.5 All electrical installation shall meet the standards of the Philippine Electrical Code.

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7.4 Drainage and plumbing system

Drainage and plumbing system shall be in accordance with the National Plumbing Code. It
shall collect all liquid wastes incidental to the operation and properly connected to an
approved sewage treatment and disposal system.

8 Safety

8.1 Shield screens shall be provided around the arc-welding area to prevent injury to the
eyes of personnel in the vicinity.

8.2 Safeguards for rotating and moving parts

Install guard and/or cover to protect against rotating couplings, keyways on shaft, belt and
pulley installation, gear drives and flywheels. Refer to PAES 101:2000.

8.3 Washing facilities, emergency shower and fire extinguishers shall be available nearby
for immediate use.

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Annex A
(informative)

Sample Layout of a Farm Workshop and Machinery Shed

Tool Board
Work Bench

Service Area
Grinder

Machine Bay
Drill Press Area

4
3 Machine Storage
Space occupied
Work by the largest
Bench
machine

Anvil
5

7
1 - 1.2 m

Access Door Width according to requirement

1 Wood working area

2 Parts storage
3 Lumber and steel storage
4 Service area
5 Paint storage
6 Lubrication equipment
7 Metal working and welding area

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Annex B
(informative)

Space requirements for machinery storage

Requirement, m
Item
width height length
Automotive:
Car 2.1 2 5.5
Tractor
One-plow 1.5 1.5 2.7
Two-plow 2.3 1.5 3.7
Three-plow 2.3 1.5 3.7
Truck
Pickup 2.3 2.1 6
Stock rack 2.4 3 7.9
Grain bed 2.4 2.1 7.9
Semi-trailer 2.4 2.7 7.9
Binder:
Grain
2.4 m, reel off 3 1.5 4.9
3 m tractor, reel on 3.7 2.4 5.8
Corn
One-row 2.1 2.1 3.7
Two-row 2.7 2.1 4.9
Baler 4 1.5 - 1.8 6.4
Baler sleds 1.8 ----- 1.8
Combine:
1.5 – 1.8 m 2.7 - 3.7 2.6 4.9 – 6
3.7 m 4 3 – 3.7 6.7
4.9 m 6 4.3 7.6
Cultivator:
Corn
One-row 1.5 1.2 1.8
Two-row, tractor 3 ---- 2.3
Four-row, tractor 4.6 ---- 2.4
Two-row, 3-point hitch 3 1.2 1.2
Rotary hoe, two-row 3 0.9 1.8
Cutter:
Rotary field shredder 2.9 ---- 2
Stalk cutter 1.8 ---- 1.2
Digger, potato 1.5 ---- 2.4
Drill, grain:
2.4 m, 14-7 3.3 1.5 1.8
3 m, 16-7 4 1.5 1.8
4.3 m, 24-7 5.5 1.5 2.1
Hammer mill 1.2 0.9 2.9
Harrow:
Spike-tooth 1.2 ---- 1.8
Spring-tooth 0.9 ---- 1.8
Disk, animal 2.4 ---- 1.8
Disk, tractor, 3 m 3.7 0.9 3.3
Disk, tractor, 2.1 m lift 2.4 1.2 1.8
Harvester, tobacco 2.9 3.7 - 4.3 4.9
Loader:

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Requirement, m
Item
width height length
Hay 2.4 3 3.7 – 4.6
Manure 0.9 – 1.2 1.8 - 2.7 1.2 – 3
Cane loader 2.7 3.7 8.8
Mower:
Horse, bar up 1.5 1.8 2.4
Tractor, trailer type, 2.1 m, bar up 1.5 2.4 1.2 - 1.8
Tractor, rear mounted, bar down 3.7 0.6 1.8
Picker:
Corn
One-row, pull type 2.4 1.8 – 2.1 3.7
Two-row, pull type 4.9 1.8 – 2.1 5.2
Two-row, mounted 3 2.4 5.2
Cotton
One-row 3 4 5.8
Two-row 3.3 4 6.1
Peanut 1.8 ---- 5.2
Planters:
Corn or cotton:
Two-row (without hitch) 3 ---- 1.8
Four-row (without hitch) 4.6 ---- 1.8
Potato 1.8 ---- 2.4
Plow:
Walking 0.6 ---- 2.4
Sulky 1.5 1.2 2.1
Two-bottom, animal 1.5 1.2 2.4
Two-bottom, tractor 1.5 – 1.8 1.2 2.9 – 3.4
Three-bottom, tractor 1.8 1.2 3.4 – 4
Four-bottom, tractor 2.1 1.2 4.3
One-way disc 2.7 ---- 3 – 4.3
Rack, hay 2.4 2.4 4.9
Rake:
Dump, 3 and 3.7 m 3.7 – 4.6 1.4 1.8
Side delivery 2.4 – 3.4 1.4 3.7
Sweep, tractor 2.7 – 4 0.9 - 1.2 2.7 – 3
Tedder, 8-fork 2.7 1.5 1.8
Seeder, box type, 3.4 m 4 1.2 1.8
Silo filler 1.5 1.8 3
Sprayer, orchard and potato 2.4 ---- 1.8
Spreader:
Manure, animal 1.8 1.4 4.6
Manure, tractor 1.8 1.4 5.5
Lime, 2.4 m 3.2 ---- 1.2
Stripper, cotton
One-row 0.6 3 3.7
Two-row 2.4 3 6
Tiller 3.7 – 4.9 ---- 3.7
Thresher, grain separator 2.4 - 3 3 7 – 8.8
Wagon:
Box and gear, high wheel 1.8 1.7 4.3
Gear 1.8 0.9 2.7
Box and gear, rubber tire 1.8 1.4 4.3

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Annex C
(informative)

Lighting Requirements

Lighting No. of Bulbs Required per m2

Intensity Incandescent lamp Fluorescent lamp
lux 25W 40W 60W 100W 150W 200W 20W 40W
500 3.935 1.989 1.052 0.520 0.314 0.226 0.682 0.266
400 3.148 1.591 0.842 0.416 0.251 0.181 0.546 0.213
300 2.361 1.193 0.631 0.312 0.189 0.136 0.409 0.160
200 1.574 0.796 0.421 0.208 0.126 0.090 0.273 0.107
150 1.180 0.597 0.316 0.156 0.094 0.068 0.205 0.080
100 0.787 0.398 0.210 0.104 0.063 0.045 0.136 0.053
50 0.393 0.199 0.105 0.052 0.031 0.023 0.068 0.027
10 0.079 0.040 0.021 0.010 0.006 0.005 0.014 0.005

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