Before You Begin / Site Preparation 1. Before beginning construction, check local building codes of your storage building. prepare earth bed, remove sod and other debris. regarding footings, location and other requirements. 6. SAFETY FIRST: Care must be taken when handling various pieces of Level the high spots with flat shovel and tamp the Study and understand this owner’s manual. your kit since some contain sharp edges. Wear work gloves, eye bed down. 2. Follow all directions and dimensions carefully.