355 Fine Arts and Crafts Building (Elementary and Secondary School)

These fine arts buildings are designed primarily as rehearsal and work centers with large, open areas and large window and door openings. Floor finishes vary depending on the specific use of a given area. For example, vinyl composition tile is commonly found in the general band or fine art area while hardened concrete flooring can be found in some craft areas.

Portions of these buildings are designated for display and storage. Extensive electrical outlets, lighting and plumbing are typically found.

The following are not included in the costs: Furnishings and movable equipment.

Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: No

Marshall Valuation Service sections: 18 and 48.

Typical Lives:

					Class
Quality	A	B	C	D	H	M	P	S	W
Low	40	40	35	30	--	--	30	30	--
Average	45	45	40	35	--	--	35	35	--
Good	45	45	40	35	--	--	35	35	--
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	Brick, concrete or metal panels, formed concrete	Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl, hardwood, craft, rehearsal studios	Adequate lighting & plumbing	Warm and cool air (zoned)
Good	Face brick, stone, concrete or metal panels, solar glass	Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, carpet and vinyl, good music, dramatic arts	Good fluorescent fixtures, good plumbing, extra features	Hot and chilled water (zoned)

Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Brick, block, tilt-up panels, bearing walls, wood joists, little trim	Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall ceilings, asphalt tile, craft centers	Minimum school lighting & plumbing	Package A.C.
Average	Steel frame, brick, block, concrete, some ornamentation	Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl composition, hardwood, rehearsal stage	Adequate lighting & plumbing	Heat pump system
Good	Steel columns, web or bar joists, ornamental block or face brick	Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, hardwood or vinyl, small studios	Good fluorescent fixtures, good plumbing	Warm and cool air (zoned)
Excellent	Steel frame, face brick or block, tile, ornamental	Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, carpet and vinyl, good music, dramatic arts	Good fluorescent fixtures, good plumbing, extra features	Hot and chilled water (zoned)

Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Wood frame, stucco or siding, little ornamentation	Drywall, acoustic tile, asphalt tile, linoleum or wood, craft centers	Minimum school lighting & plumbing	Package A.C.
Average	Wood frame or pipe columns, good stucco or siding with some trim	Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl composition, hardwood, rehearsal stage	Adequate lighting & plumbing	Heat pump system
Good	Steel or glulam frame and joists, brick veneer, glass, best stucco	Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, hardwood or vinyl, small studios	Good fluorescent fixtures, good plumbing	Warm and cool air (zoned)

Class P (Pole Frame):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Pole frame, metal panels, finished inside, little trim	Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall ceilings, asphalt tile, craft centers	Minimum school lighting & plumbing	Package A.C.
Average	Pole frame, insulated metal panels, some ornamentation	Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl composition or hardwood, rehearsal stage	Adequate lighting & plumbing	Heat pump system

Class S (Metal Frame and Walls):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Pre-engineered, finished interior, insulation	Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall ceilings, asphalt tile, craft centers	Minimum school lighting & plumbing	Package A.C.
Average	Pre-engineered, sandwich panels, some trim	Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl composition or hardwood, rehearsal stage	Adequate lighting & plumbing	Heat pump system
Good	Pre-engineered, good sandwich panels, some brick or stone trim	Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, hardwood or vinyl, small studios	Good fluorescent fixtures, good plumbing	Warm and cool air (zoned)