These buildings are designed primarily as work and rehearsal 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 and fine arts area while hardened concrete flooring can be found in the ceramics area. The best qualities include well-appointed performance or concert halls for dramatic arts and music.
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.
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Class |
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Quality |
A |
B |
C |
D |
H |
M |
P |
S |
W |
Low |
45 |
45 |
40 |
35 |
-- |
-- |
35 |
35 |
-- |
Average |
50 |
50 |
45 |
40 |
-- |
-- |
40 |
40 |
-- |
Good |
60 |
60 |
50 |
45 |
-- |
-- |
45 |
45 |
-- |
Excellent |
60 |
60 |
55 |
50 |
-- |
-- |
50 |
50 |
-- |
Class A (Fireproof Structural Steel Frame): and Class B (Reinforced Concrete Frame):
Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
Low |
Brick, precast concrete, good block, some trim |
Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, VCT, crafts, limited rehearsal facility |
Minimum lighting & plumbing |
Warm and cool air (zoned) |
Average |
Brick, concrete or metal panels, formed concrete |
Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl, hardwood, rehearsal rooms, studios |
Adequate lighting & plumbing, some extra features |
Hot and chilled water (zoned) |
Good |
Face brick, stone, concrete or metal panels, solar glass |
Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, carpet and vinyl, good music, dramatic arts |
Good lighting, plumbing and sound, extra features |
Hot and chilled water (zoned) |
Excellent |
Fine masonry, special architecture and trim |
Acoustical design, performance and practice halls, good studios |
High-quality lighting and sound, good plumbing |
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 studios |
Minimum lighting & plumbing |
Heat pump system |
Average |
Steel frame, brick, block, concrete, some ornamentation |
Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl composition, hardwood, rehearsal stages |
Adequate lighting & plumbing |
Warm and cool air (zoned) |
Good |
Steel columns, web or bar joists, ornamental block or face brick |
Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, hardwood or vinyl, small halls |
Good fluorescent fixtures, good plumbing, some extra features |
Hot and chilled water (zoned) |
Excellent |
Steel frame, face brick, metal panels, tile, highly ornamental |
Acoustical design, performance and practice halls, good studios |
High-quality lighting and sound, good plumbing |
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 floors, craft studios |
Minimum lighting & plumbing |
Heat pump system |
Average |
Wood frame or pipe columns, good stucco or siding with some trim |
Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl composition, hardwood, rehearsal stages |
Adequate lighting & plumbing |
Warm and cool air (zoned) |
Good |
Steel or glulam frame and joists, brick veneer, glass, best stucco |
Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, hardwood or vinyl, small halls |
Good fluorescent fixtures and plumbing, some extra features |
Hot and chilled water (zoned) |
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 studios |
Minimum lighting & plumbing |
Heat pump system |
Average |
Pole frame, insulated metal panels, some ornamentation |
Drywall, acoustic title, vinyl composition or hardwood, studios, rehearsal stages |
Adequate lighting & plumbing |
Warm and cool air (zoned) |
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 studios |
Minimum lighting & plumbing |
Heat pump system |
Average |
Pre-engineered, sandwich panels, some trim |
Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl composition or hardwood, studios, rehearsal stages |
Adequate lighting & plumbing |
Warm and cool air (zoned) |