303 Automobile Showroom

These are primarily sales and showrooms for dealerships, regardless of vehicle type (e.g., automobile, boat or farm implement). The large open areas used for display typically have storefronts. There are also some office and storage areas next to the sales cubicles.

Most are finished with drywall and plaster. Floors are finished with a combination of resilient floor covering and some terrazzo. Ceilings in the offices may be tile panels on a suspended system. Lighting is usually very similar to store and office lighting, and the better qualities have special display spotlights.

Plumbing and restrooms are adequate to service the sales, clerical and managerial personnel using the building. The higher quality showrooms may also have kitchen and/or lounge support facilities.

The following are not included in the costs: Special signage, furnishings and kitchen equipment.

For the service garage portions of a dealership, use occupancy 526 (Service Garage Shed).

For complete dealership pricing, use occupancy 455 (Auto Dealership, Complete).

Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: No

Marshall Valuation Service sections: 14 and 44.

Typical Lives:

					Class
Quality	A	B	C	D	H	M	P	S	W
Low	40	40	35	30	--	--	30	30	--
Average	45	45	40	35	--	--	35	35	--
Good	50	50	45	40	--	--	40	40	--
Excellent	50	50	45	40	--	--	40	40	--

Quality Selection Guide:

Class A (Fireproof Structural Steel Frame) and Class B (Reinforced Concrete Frame):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Average	Masonry, concrete or metal and glass, good ornamentation	Plaster, acoustic tile, terrazzo display floor, adequate office area	Good lighting and restrooms, some special fixtures	Warm and cool air (zoned)

Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Brick, block, tilt-up, simple storefront, low-cost entrance	Painted walls, few drywall partitions, asphalt tile	Adequate lighting, minimum plumbing	Forced air
Average	Brick, block, concrete, good storefront, some ornamentation	Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl composition, office, sales cubicles	Store and office lighting, small restrooms	Package A.C.
Good	Brick, concrete, good storefront, good ornamentation	Plaster, acoustic tile, terrazzo display floor, good office area	Good display and office lighting, restrooms	Package A.C.
Excellent	Face brick or stone, good metal or concrete and glass panels	Plaster, good acoustic tile, good terrazzo, stone, rubber tile, carpet	Special lighting, good fixtures and plumbing throughout	Warm and cool air (zoned)

Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Stucco or siding, simple front, low-cost entrance	Drywall, few partitions or extras	Adequate lighting, minimum plumbing	Forced air
Average	Siding, veneer trim, storefront, some ornamentation	Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl composition, office, sales cubicles	Store-type lighting, small restrooms	Package A.C.
Good	Masonry veneer, best stucco or siding, good front & trim	Plaster, acoustic tile, terrazzo display floor, good office area	Good display and office lighting, restrooms	Package A.C.
Excellent	Face brick or stone veneer, good EIFS, metal and glass panels	Plaster, good acoustic tile, good terrazzo, stone, rubber tile, carpet	Special lighting, good fixtures and plumbing throughout	Warm and cool air (zoned)

Class P (Pole Frame):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Metal on pole frame, simple storefront, low-cost entrance	Some finish, few partitions, asphalt tile, few extras	Adequate lighting, minimum plumbing	Forced air
Average	Pole frame, metal siding, storefront, some ornamentation	Fully lined and insulated, tile, vinyl composition, small office area	Store-type lighting, small restrooms	Package A.C.

Class S (Metal Frame and Walls):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Single wall, simple storefront, low-cost entrance	Drywall, few partitions or extras	Adequate lighting, minimum plumbing	Forced air
Average	Sandwich panels, storefront, some ornamentation	Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl composition, small office area	Store-type lighting, small restrooms	Package A.C.
Good	Sandwich panels, good storefront, good ornamentation	Plaster, acoustic tile, terrazzo display floor, good office area	Good display and office lighting, restrooms	Package A.C.