These greenhouse buildings are greater than 9,000 square feet and have straight walls with gable roofs. These buildings are used to regulate the climate conditions for germination and growing various plants and vegetables. Frames are light wood posts (Class D) or steel pipe or tube assemblies (Class S) with various translucent covers. The lowest qualities have only polyethylene cover, with glass or fiberglass coverings at average quality. The better quality structures have good quality polycarbonate or acrylic covers and good quality vents. The floors are light concrete, gravel or dirt at the lower qualities. Costs include some electrical and water service commensurate with the quality.
The following are not included in the costs: Heating, automated watering systems, shade curtains or planting benches.
The following are related occupancies:
170 Greenhouse, Institutional, Small (under 4,500 square feet)
171 Greenhouse, Institutional, Medium (4,500 - 9,000 square feet)
172 Greenhouse, Institutional, Large (over 9,000 square feet)
135 Greenhouse, Hoop, Arch-rib, Small (under 4,500 square feet)
141 Greenhouse, Hoop, Arch-rib, Medium (4,500 - 9,000 square feet)
138 Greenhouse, Hoop, Arch-rib, Large (over 9,000 square feet)
518 Greenhouse, Lath Shade House
134 Greenhouse, Modified Hoop, Small (under 4,500 square feet)
140 Greenhouse, Modified Hoop, Medium (4,500 - 9,000 square feet)
137 Greenhouse, Modified Hoop, Large (over 9,000 square feet)
136 Greenhouse, Straight Wall, Small (under 4,500 square feet)
142 Greenhouse, Straight Wall, Medium (4,500 - 9,000 square feet)
Note: Exterior wall choices are not available for this occupancy.
Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: No
Marshall Valuation Service sections: 17 and 47.
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Class |
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Quality |
A |
B |
C |
D |
H |
M |
P |
S |
W |
Low |
-- |
-- |
-- |
10 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
15 |
-- |
Average |
-- |
-- |
-- |
20 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
25 |
-- |
Good |
-- |
-- |
-- |
30 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
35 |
-- |
Excellent |
-- |
-- |
-- |
35 |
-- |
-- |
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40 |
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Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):
Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
Lowest |
Light post frame, wide spacing, polyethylene cover |
Dirt floor |
No electrical, hose bib only |
None |
Low |
Post frame, fiberglass end walls, double polyethylene cover |
Dirt floor |
Minimum equipment outlet and hose bibs |
None |
Fair |
Wood frame, fiberglass walls, double polyethylene roof cover |
Gravel floor |
Minimum electrical, lighting and water |
None |
Average |
Wood frame, glass or fiberglass covering, some vents |
Gravel, some concrete |
Adequate electrical and hose bibs |
HEAT |
Class S (Metal Frame and Walls):
Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
Lowest |
Light tubular frame, gable or arch roof, polyethylene cover |
Dirt floor |
No electrical, hose bib only |
None |
Low |
Metal frame, fiberglass end walls, double polyethylene cover |
Dirt floor |
Minimum equipment outlet and hose bib |
None |
Fair |
Metal frame, double polyethylene arch roof, fiberglass walls |
Gravel floor |
Minimum electrical, lighting and water |
None |
Average |
Metal frame, glass or fiberglass covering, some vents |
Gravel, some concrete |
Adequate electrical and hose bibs |
None |
Good |
Good metal frame, tempered glass, polycarbonate/acrylic, good vents |
Concrete walks |
Adequate electrical and water service |
None |
Very Good |
Heavy frame, good sandwich panels, good wall and roof vents |
Good concrete walks |
Adequate electrical, good fixtures and water service |
None |
Excellent |
Best frame, translucent sandwich panels and venting |
Concrete floor, drains |
Good lighting and plumbing |
None |