361 Manual Arts Building (Elementary and Secondary School)

These are buildings with large rooms used primarily for specialized education and vocational training. They are built of masonry, wood frame or pre-engineered steel. The walls are painted with some drywall and acoustic tile ceilings. Good lighting and many outlets can be found.

The buildings, when divided, have some classroom/lecture stations and work areas. Cost includes all necessary components but not the power wiring or equipment that may be found. The overall division of the building separates the various training specialties that may include woodworking, graphic arts, electrical, metal, machine and automotive.

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

Low

Precast concrete, block, very plain

Painted walls, acoustic tile or exposed ceilings, some asphalt tile

Adequate lighting, many outlets, adequate plumbing

Forced air

Average

Brick, precast concrete, block, some trim

Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, good slab, hardwood or vinyl composition

Good lighting and outlets, good plumbing

Package A.C.

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, some ceiling and floor finish, sealed concrete

Adequate lighting and outlets, minimum plumbing

Space heaters

Average

Steel frame or bearing walls, brick block, concrete panels, some trim

Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall ceilings, some asphalt tile

Good lighting, many outlets, adequate plumbing

Forced air

Good

Steel columns, web or bar joists, ornamental block or face brick

Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl composition, carpet, good slab

Good fluorescent fixtures and outlets, good plumbing

Package A.C.

Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Wood frame, stucco or siding, very plain, industrial sash

Drywall, acoustic tile, some floor finish, sealed slab

Adequate lighting and outlets, minimum plumbing

Space heaters

Average

Wood frame or pipe columns, good stucco or siding with some trim

Plaster, acoustic tile or drywall ceiling, some asphalt tile

Good lighting, many outlets, adequate plumbing

Forced air

Good

Steel or glulam frame and joists, brick veneer, best stucco

Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl composition, carpet, good slab

Good fluorescent fixtures and outlets, good plumbing

Package A.C.

Class P (Pole Frame):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Pole frame, metal siding, primarily exposed

Painted walls, some ceiling and floor finish, sealed concrete

Adequate lighting and outlets, minimum plumbing

Space heaters

Average

Pole frame, metal siding, some interior finish and insulation

Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall ceiling, some asphalt tile

Good lighting, many outlets, adequate plumbing

Forced air

Class S (Metal Frame and Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Pre-engineered, light frame, primarily exposed

Painted walls, some ceiling and floor finish, sealed concrete

Adequate lighting and outlets, minimum plumbing

Space heaters

Average

Pre-engineered, partly finished interior, some insulation

Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall ceiling, some asphalt tile

Good lighting, many outlets, adequate plumbing

Forced air