306 Bowling Center

This occupancy includes plumbing and electrical connections for restaurants, bars, billiard rooms, restrooms and miscellaneous rooms within the basic structure. Side aisles are typically found in service areas behind the pinsetters and adjacent to each lane along the exterior walls. Partitions for offices and auxiliary facilities commensurate with quality are included.

Areas designated for spectators' seating and promenades vary in size depending on design characteristics for the building and the personnel capacities. Bowling alleys typically have some type of combined heating and cooling system servicing the building. Floor finishes usually are a combination of carpet and resilient floor coverings.

The following are not included in the costs: Equipment and fixtures associated with the bowling alley, i.e., ball returns, alleys, billiard or kitchen and bar equipment.

Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: No

Marshall Valuation Service sections: 16 and 46.

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

Low

Low-cost block, tilt-up

Minimal facilities, few extras

Minimum per code, snack bar

Forced air

Average

Brick, block, tilt-up, little ornamentation

Painted walls, acoustic tile and asphalt tile, some carpet

Good fluorescent lighting, plumbing for kitchen and bar

Package A.C.

Good

Brick, best block or tilt-up, good frame and girders, entrance

Sound-control, vinyl tile, carpet, terrazzo, many extra facilities

Extensive lighting and outlets, good restrooms and kitchens

Warm and cool air (zoned)

Excellent

Face brick, ornamental block, concrete, heavy frame, good entrance

Plaster, paneling, carpet, terrazzo, tile, good banquet/meeting, rec. rooms

Good lighting & plumbing, tiled restrooms and kitchens

Warm and cool air (zoned)

Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Low-cost stucco or siding, composition roof, very plain

Few partitions, some vinyl composition, minimal facilities, snack bar

Minimum lighting & plumbing

Forced air

Average

Stucco or siding on Glulam frame with girders or trusses

Plaster or drywall, some carpet, acoustic and asphalt tile

Good fluorescent lighting, kitchen and bar plumbing

Package A.C.

Good

Brick veneer or best stucco on heavy frame, good entrance

Plaster or drywall, good sound control, carpet, vinyl tile, lounge

Extensive lighting and outlets, good restrooms and kitchens

Warm and cool air (zoned)

Class P (Pole Frame):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Pole frame, metal panels, finished interior liner, very plain

Minimal construction, few extras, snack bar

Minimum lighting & plumbing

Forced air

Class S (Metal Frame and Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Single wall, low-cost interior finish and insulation, very plain

Few partitions, some vinyl composition, minimal facilities, snack bar

Minimum lighting & plumbing

Forced air

Average

Good metal panels and roof, little ornamentation, small front

Some carpet, acoustic and asphalt tile

Good fluorescent lighting, kitchen and bar plumbing

Package A.C.

Good

Insulated metal sandwich panels, good frame, entrance

Plaster or drywall, good sound control, carpet, vinyl tile, lounge

Extensive lighting and outlets, good restrooms and kitchens

Warm and cool air (zoned)