These buildings are generally built as large, open shell one-story structures. Even though departments commonly divide areas in better discount stores, they generally do not match the quality of construction found in department stores.
The better qualities will have some storefront and well-finished interiors. Some storage and office areas commensurate with the overall quality of the building are included.
The following are related occupancies:
700 Mall Anchor Department Store
The following are not included in the costs: Furnishings, signs, trade fixtures and checkout or food service equipment.
Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: No
Marshall Valuation Service sections: 13 and 43.
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Class |
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Quality |
A |
B |
C |
D |
H |
M |
P |
S |
W |
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Low |
40 |
40 |
35 |
30 |
-- |
-- |
30 |
30 |
-- |
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Average |
40 |
40 |
35 |
30 |
-- |
-- |
30 |
30 |
-- |
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Good |
45 |
45 |
40 |
35 |
-- |
-- |
35 |
35 |
-- |
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Excellent |
50 |
50 |
45 |
40 |
-- |
-- |
40 |
40 |
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Class A (Fireproof Structural Steel Frame) and Class B (Reinforced Concrete Frame):
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Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
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Average |
Tilt-up panels, brick, good front, some ornamentation |
Acoustic tile, vinyl tile, some built-ins and extras |
Adequate lighting, outlets, and plumbing |
Package A.C. |
Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls):
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Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
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Low |
Minimum block or tilt-up, pipe or wood columns |
Painted exterior walls, minimum finish and office |
Minimum lighting & plumbing |
Forced air |
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Average |
Brick or block, tilt-up, wood or steel columns and trusses |
Drywall, small office area, acoustic tile, vinyl composition |
Adequate lighting and restrooms, competitive fixtures |
Package A.C. |
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Good |
Brick, good tilt-up, steel columns, wide spans |
Plaster, good offices, acoustic tile, rubber or vinyl composition |
Good lighting and outlets, good restrooms |
Warm and cool air (zoned) |
Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):
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Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
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Low |
Stucco or siding on studs, small front |
Drywall, few partitions, minimum finish and office |
Minimum lighting & plumbing |
Forced air |
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Average |
Good stucco or siding on wood frame or heavy studs |
Drywall, small office area, acoustic tile, vinyl composition |
Adequate lighting and restrooms |
Package A.C. |
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Good |
Brick or stone veneer, wood or steel columns and trusses |
Plaster or drywall, good offices, good acoustic tile, vinyl or rubber |
Good lighting and outlets, good restrooms |
Warm and cool air (zoned) |
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Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
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Low |
Pole frame, metal siding, lined, small front |
Drywall, few partitions, minimum finish and office |
Minimum lighting & plumbing |
Forced air |
Class S (Metal Frame and Walls):
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Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
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Low |
Steel panels, partly finished on interior, small front |
Drywall, few partitions, minimum finish and office |
Minimum lighting & plumbing |
Forced air |
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Average |
Sandwich panels, plain front |
Few partitions, small office area, acoustic tile and vinyl composition |
Adequate lighting and restrooms |
Package A.C. |
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Good |
Good sandwich panels, frame, some ornamentation |
Drywall, good offices, acoustic tile, rubber or vinyl composition |
Good lighting and outlets, good restrooms |
Warm and cool air (zoned) |