313 Convalescent Hospital

This occupancy includes rest homes, sanitariums, nursing homes and buildings of hospital type construction that give nursing care. They are designed for bed care and/or hotel and nursing care for ambulatory patients. They have treatment and therapy rooms, service and administration areas, nurses' stations and signaling systems commensurate with the building class and quality. These facilities do not have equipment for surgical care and treatment.

Exterior and interior finishes are very similar to hospitals in terms of the materials used. While most have some type of combined heating and cooling system, lower quality units may have heating only.

The following are not included in the costs: Furniture, and equipment such as therapy or kitchen equipment, etc. that are not permanently attached.

The following are related occupancies:

451 Multiple Residence, Senior Citizen (Low Rise), for independent living

589 Multiple Residence, Assisted Living (Low Rise), for assisted living

330 Home for the Elderly, for high-rise assisted living

710 Multiple Residence, Retirement Community Complex

Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: Yes

Marshall Valuation Service sections: 15 and 45.

Typical Lives:

					Class
Quality	A	B	C	D	H	M	P	S	W
Low	45	45	40	35	--	--	35	35	--
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)

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Average	Brick, concrete, metal and glass, little ornamentation	Hospital without surgical facilities, good lounge areas	Signal system, therapy facilities, adequate lighting & plumbing	Hot and chilled water (zoned)
Good	Face brick, stone trim, good metal or concrete with good glazing	Plaster or drywall, vinyl and ceramic walls, carpet and vinyl floors	Signal system, therapy facilities, good lighting & plumbing	Hot and chilled water (zoned)

Class B: Reinforced Concrete Frame

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Average	Brick, concrete, metal and glass, little ornamentation	Hospital without surgical facilities, acoustic and vinyl tile	Signal system, therapy facilities, adequate lighting & plumbing	Hot and chilled water (zoned)
Good	Face brick, stone trim, good metal or concrete with good glazing	Plaster or drywall, vinyl and ceramic walls, carpet and vinyl floors	Signal system, therapy facilities, good lighting & plumbing	Hot and chilled water (zoned)

Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls)

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Brick, block, tilt-up, little ornamentation, simple entrance	Painted walls, some plaster or drywall, acoustic and asphalt tile	Minimum lighting & plumbing, minimum hospital facilities	Forced air
Average	Brick, block, some metal and glass, some ornamentation	Plaster or drywall, acoustic ceilings, vinyl composition	Signal system, therapy facilities, adequate lighting & plumbing	Package A.C.
Good	Metal and glass, brick, stone trim, some ornamentation	Plaster or drywall, enamel or vinyl walls, vinyl floor, some carpet	Signal system, therapy facilities, good lighting & plumbing	Warm and cool air (zoned)
Excellent	Highly ornamental metal or concrete panels and glass	Plaster, vinyl and ceramic wall finishes, carpet and vinyl floors	Signal system, therapy facilities, good lighting & plumbing	Hot and chilled water (zoned)

Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls)

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Stucco or siding, little trim or ornamentation	Drywall, acoustic and asphalt tile, minimum detail	Adequate lighting & plumbing, minimum extra facilities	Forced air
Average	Good stucco or wood siding with brick or stone trim	Plaster or drywall, acoustic ceilings, vinyl composition	Adequate lighting & plumbing, signal system, some extras	Package A.C.
Good	Brick veneer, EIFS, metal and glass, good entrance and trim	Plaster or drywall, good ceilings and floor covering	Signal system, therapy facilities, good lighting & plumbing	Warm and cool air (zoned)
Excellent	Face brick, stone, metal and glass, highly ornamental	Plaster, vinyl and ceramic wall finishes, carpet and vinyl floors	Signal system, therapy facilities, good lighting & plumbing	Warm and cool air (zoned)

Class P (Pole Frame):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Pole frame, good metal panels, finished inside, little trim	Drywall, acoustic and asphalt tile, minimum detail	Adequate lighting & plumbing, minimum extra facilities	Forced air

Class S (Metal Frame and Walls)

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Insulated metal panels, little or no ornamentation	Drywall, acoustic and asphalt tile, minimum detail	Adequate lighting & plumbing, minimum extra facilities	Forced air
Average	Sandwich panels with brick or stone trim	Drywall, acoustic ceilings, vinyl composition	Adequate lighting & plumbing, signal system, some extras	Package A.C.