336 Laundromat

These are structures built to hold automatic self-service washers, dryers and dry cleaning machines. Included in the costs are plumbing and electrical facilities to operate washers and dryers. Generally, these are open buildings with very little interior partitioning and some countertop area. Floors are commonly resilient tile, and ceilings are acoustical tile. Interiors are plain, with either painted plaster or drywall.

The following are not included in the costs: Furnishings, signs and laundry or cleaning machinery.

Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: No

Marshall Valuation Service sections: 13 and 43.

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

--

--

45

40

--

--

40

40

--

Quality Selection Guide:

Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Average

Brick, block, tilt-up, plain storefront

Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl composition tile

Adequate lighting, outlets and plumbing

Space heaters

Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Average

Stucco or siding, plain storefront

Plaster, acoustic tile, little ornamentation, vinyl composition

Necessary electrical and plumbing outlets

Space heaters

Class P (Pole Frame):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Average

Pole frame, metal panels, lined, plain front, little ornamentation

Acoustic tile, vinyl composition

Necessary electrical and plumbing outlets

Space heaters

Class S (Metal Frame and Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Average

Insulated panels, little ornamentation, plain front

Acoustic tile, vinyl composition

Necessary electrical and plumbing outlets

Space heaters