106 Controlled Atmosphere Storage

These buildings are designed for the long-term environmental storage of fruits and vegetables, and are fully insulated with sealed rooms and double slab floors for complete controlled atmosphere storage.  The cost includes adequate electrical and water service.

Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: No

Marshall Valuation Service sections: 17 and 47.

Typical Lives:

 

 

 

 

 

Class

 

 

 

 

Quality

A

B

C

D

H

M

P

S

W

Low

--

--

35

30

--

--

30

30

--

Average

--

--

35

30

--

--

30

30

--

Good

--

--

40

35

--

--

35

35

--

Excellent

--

--

40

35

--

--

35

35

--

Quality Selection Guide

Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Average

Block, tilt-up, light construction, sealed ceiling insulation.

Controlled atmosphere storage, sealed rooms, double slab.

Adequate electrical and water service.

None

Quality Selection Guide

Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Average

Stucco or siding on wood, sealed ceiling insulation.

Controlled atmosphere storage, sealed rooms, double slab.

Adequate electrical and water service.

None

Class P (Pole Frame):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Average

Pole frame, metal siding, lined, sealed ceiling insulation.

Controlled atmosphere storage, sealed rooms, double slab.

Adequate electrical and water service.

None

Class S (Metal Frame and Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Average

Pre-engineered frame, metal siding, lined, sealed ceiling insulation.

Controlled atmosphere storage, sealed rooms, double slab.

Adequate electrical and water service.

None