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WAREHOUSE

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A building or part of a building used for the storage of goods or merchandise. Use more specific term where known.

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Term Note
COLD STORE A room or small building kept at low temperatures for the storage of perishable items, particularly food.
DEPOT A centralised store or operating base, where the emphasis is on the distribution and movement of goods rather than on long-term storage. For storage only, use WAREHOUSE. For sites where vehicles are serviced and mainatined, use more specific term where known eg BUS DEPOT.
SHED A small building or lean-to of light construction, used for storage, temporary shelter etc.
STOREHOUSE A building in which goods or items are stored. Use specific term where known.

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