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I want to pour a small slab... Any pointers?

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I want to get my pump system and 50gal hot water heater out of the garage. Way too cluttered the way it's set up, and I figure if I can just attach a small outbuilding to the side of my house, it'll give me a little more space in my already small garage, as well as cleaning up the plumbing to the pump system and water heater, and preventing any leaks from flooding the garage. :thumbsup:

It's going to be a pretty small slab, probably 3'x6', and the ceiling will only be tall enough to accomodate the water heater.
How thick do I need the slab to be?
Do I need rebar in it, or can i just buy a sheet of that wire mesh?
Frost line here is only 4-6" below grade (I've never seen it get below 28* in my lifetime) do I need to pour footings for a small slab like this? If so, how large do they need to be? :huh:

If I'm missing any info, let me know and i'll provide it ASAP.
 
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