These buildings are designed for military training. Quality is determined primarily by the amount of interior finish, although the exterior appearance and the structural support influence the cost and quality selection. Armories generally have a large arena drill floor, office area, classrooms, locker areas, secure storage and kitchen support facilities.
Armories are commonly built up to three stories using masonry, wood or steel-frame construction. In addition to adequate plumbing, the better qualities have shower facilities. Lighting usually consists of fluorescent fixtures with some recessed lighting in the office areas.
Interior finishes are either drywall or plaster, with some paneling and special moldings used in the higher quality structures.
The following are not included in the costs: Training and classroom equipment.
Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: No
Marshall Valuation Service sections: 14 and 44.
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Class |
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Quality |
A |
B |
C |
D |
H |
M |
P |
S |
W |
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Low |
-- |
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50 |
40 |
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-- |
-- |
40 |
-- |
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Average |
-- |
-- |
50 |
40 |
-- |
-- |
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40 |
-- |
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Good |
-- |
-- |
55 |
50 |
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-- |
-- |
50 |
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Excellent |
-- |
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55 |
50 |
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-- |
-- |
50 |
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Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls):
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Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
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Average |
Brick, block, very plain, some trim |
Some finish, office and classroom |
Adequate lighting & plumbing |
Space heaters |
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Good |
Brick or block, some trim, wall bearing or frame |
Finished interior, office and classrooms, secured storage |
Good lighting & plumbing, showers |
Forced air |
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Excellent |
Face brick, good ornamentation good frame, bar or web joists |
Good interior finish, offices and classrooms, indoor range and vaults |
Good lighting and outlets, tiled showers and restrooms |
Package A.C. |
Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):
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Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
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Average |
Wood frame and stucco or siding |
Some finish, office and classroom |
Adequate lighting & plumbing |
Space heaters |
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Good |
Stucco or brick veneer, some trim, wall bearing or frame |
Finished interior, office and classrooms, secured storage |
Good lighting & plumbing, showers |
Forced air |
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Excellent |
Brick veneer, good ornamentation, good frame, bar or web joists |
Good interior finish, offices and classrooms, indoor range and vaults |
Good lighting and outlets, tiled showers and restrooms |
Package A.C. |
Class S (Metal Frame and Walls):
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Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
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Average |
Steel frame, insulated panels, some fenestration |
Some interior finish, office and classroom |
Adequate lighting & plumbing |
Space heaters |