321 Dormitory

These buildings include college and boarding school residence halls, intern or nurses' quarters, and military service quarters. They generally have a lounge and frequently have common dining facilities.

In the better qualities, the rooms are soundproof, furniture is built-in, baths are tiled and painted, halls, lounges and rooms are carpeted. Plaster and drywall are the most common wall finishes used. The amount of detail on the interior is commensurate with the overall quality.

The following are not included in the costs: Kitchen equipment, swimming pools and recreation room equipment.

Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: Yes

Marshall Valuation Service sections: 11 and 41.

Typical Lives:

					Class
Quality	A	B	C	D	H	M	P	S	W
Low	50	50	45	40	--	--	--	40	--
Average	50	50	45	40	--	--	--	40	--
Good	60	60	55	50	--	--	--	50	--
Excellent	60	60	55	50	--	--	--	50	--

Quality Selection Guide:

Class A (Fireproof Structural Steel Frame)

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Brick or concrete panels, very plain, painted interior	Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl composition floors	Painted shower rooms, half baths in living units	Hot water
Average	Brick, steel or concrete panels, some ornamentation	Drywall or plaster walls/ceiling, vinyl composition, carpeting	One bath for three students, average electrical service	Warm and cool air (zoned)
Good	Face brick, metal or concrete panels, ornamental fronts	Soundproofed rooms, carpeted halls and lounges, good detail	Good bathrooms, good electrical/plumbing fixtures	Hot and chilled water (zoned)
Excellent	Stone, best brick, good metal panels, best designs	Soundproofed rooms, carpeting, built-in furniture, fine lounges	Tiled bathrooms, paired baths, good electrical and plumbing	Hot and chilled water (zoned)

Class B: Reinforced Concrete Frame

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Brick or concrete panels, very plain, painted interior	Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl composition floors	Painted shower rooms, half baths in living units	Hot water
Average	Brick, steel or concrete panels, some ornamentation	Drywall or plaster walls/ceiling, vinyl composition, carpeting	One bath for three students, average electrical service	Warm and cool air (zoned)
Good	Face brick, metal or concrete panels, ornamental fronts	Soundproofed rooms, carpeted halls and lounges, good detail	Good bathrooms, good electrical/plumbing fixtures	Hot and chilled water (zoned)
Excellent	Stone, best brick, good metal panels, best designs	Soundproofed rooms, carpeting, built-in furniture, fine lounges	Tiled bathrooms, paired baths, good electrical and plumbing	Hot and chilled water (zoned)

Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls)

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Brick, block, precast concrete, very plain	Exposed block, drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl composition	Minimum number and quality of fixtures	Forced air
Average	Brick, steel or concrete panels, little trim	Plaster or drywall, carpeted halls, acoustic tile	Standard electrical/plumbing fixtures, some tile and extras	Hot water
Good	Face brick, metal or concrete panels, good design	Carpeted halls and lounges, good detail, plaster or drywall	Good bathrooms, good electrical/plumbing fixtures	Warm and cool air (zoned)
Excellent	Stone, best brick, metal or concrete panels, best designs	Soundproofed rooms, carpeting, built-in furniture, fine lounges	Tiled bathrooms, paired baths, good electrical and 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, very plain, simple entrance	Drywall, vinyl composition, minimum finish	Minimum number and quality of fixtures	Forced air
Average	Brick veneer or stucco with some trim	Plaster or drywall, carpeted halls, acoustic tile	Standard electrical/plumbing fixtures, some tile and extras	Hot water
Good	Brick veneer or best stucco with trim, good ornamentation	Carpeted halls and lounges, plaster or drywall, good detail	Good bathrooms, good electrical service	Warm and cool air (zoned)
Excellent	Stone or brick veneer, metal and glass, individual design	Carpeting, built-in furniture, good lounge and decoration	Tiled bathrooms, paired baths, good electrical and plumbing	Hot and chilled water (zoned)

Class S (Metal Frame and Walls)

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Average	Sandwich panels, some trim	Drywall, carpet and vinyl composition, acoustic tile ceilings	Standard electrical and plumbing fixtures	Hot water