322 Fire Station, Staffed

This occupancy is used by a full-time fire department. The buildings are designed for engine storage, dormitory and light kitchen facilities. The better quality fire stations are able to serve as a command post for major fire control.

Average quality fire stations are similar to company size fire units in city areas and are also equipped for 24-hour watch.

The number of kitchens, showers and offices found in the building is commensurate with the size of the fire station and the number of personnel in the fire unit.

For volunteer staffing, use occupancy 427 (Fire Station, Volunteer).

The following are not included in the costs: Training towers and kitchen equipment.

Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: No

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) and Class B: Reinforced Concrete Frame:

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Average	Precast concrete, brick, limestone trim, some ornamentation	Kitchen, showers, offices, plaster, acoustic tile, vinyl tile	Adequate lighting & plumbing	Hot water
Good	Good metal and glass, concrete, some good stone, good entrance	Fully equipped, kitchen, tile showers, offices, major command post	Good lighting and outlets, good plumbing	Warm and cool air (zoned)

Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls)

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Brick, block, tilt-up, very plain	Minimum watch type or emergency medical service, small finished areas	Minimum lighting & plumbing	Wall furnace
Average	Brick, block, concrete, some ornamentation	Small living and administrative areas, drywall and asphalt tile	Adequate lighting & plumbing	Forced air
Good	Face brick, stone, metal and glass, ornamental trim	Kitchen, showers, offices, plaster, acoustic tile, vinyl tile	Good lighting and outlets, good plumbing	Package A.C.
Excellent	Face brick, stone, architectural concrete, good entrance	Fully equipped, kitchen, tile showers, offices, major command post	Good lighting and outlets, good plumbing	Warm and cool air (zoned)

Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls)

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Stucco or siding, little trim	Drywall, small finished areas, minimum watch type or EMS	Minimum lighting & plumbing	Wall furnace
Average	Brick veneer, good stucco or siding with brick trim	Drywall and acoustic tile, small living and administrative areas	Adequate lighting & plumbing	Forced air
Good	Brick veneer, best stucco or siding with good trim	Kitchen, showers, offices, drywall or plaster, vinyl tile	Good lighting & plumbing	Package A.C.
Excellent	Face brick or stone veneer, good entrance	Fully equipped, kitchen, tile showers, offices, major command post	Good lighting and outlets, good plumbing	Warm and cool air (zoned)

Class P (Pole Frame):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Pole frame, metal siding, some interior finish and insulation	Minimum watch type, drywall, small finished areas	Minimum lighting & plumbing	Wall furnace
Average	Pole frame, good metal panels, finished inside, little trim	Drywall and acoustic tile, some living and office area	Adequate lighting & plumbing	Forced air

Class S (Metal Frame and Walls)

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Metal exterior, some interior finish and insulation	Minimum watch type, drywall, small finished areas	Minimum lighting & plumbing	Wall furnace
Average	Sandwich panels, or finished interior, some ornamentation	Drywall and acoustic tile, some living and office area	Adequate lighting & plumbing	Forced air
Good	Good sandwich panels, good entrance and trim	Kitchen, showers, offices, paneling, acoustic tile, carpet, vinyl tile	Good lighting and outlets, good plumbing	Package A.C.