380 Theater, Cinema

These buildings are designed for motion picture presentations. They include little or no stage area, restroom facilities, a projection area and sound system. Projection area, lighting and sound systems that are commensurate with the overall quality are also included.

The following are not included in the costs: Seating, projection equipment and snack bar equipment.

Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: No

Marshall Valuation Service sections: 16 and 46.

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

50

50

40

35

--

--

35

35

--

Excellent

50

50

45

40

--

--

40

40

--

Quality Selection Guide:

Class A (Fireproof Structural Steel Frame):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Average

Face brick, concrete, some ornamentation, good entrance

Small stage, ornamental plaster and trim, carpeting, vinyl composition

Adequate lighting, sound system and plumbing

Warm and cool air (zoned)

Good

Face brick, stone, marble, ornamental entrance and lobby

Cinema stage, ornamental plaster, marble trim, carpeting, good detail

Special lighting and sound system, good plumbing

Warm and cool air (zoned)

Class B (Reinforced Concrete Frame):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Average

Face brick, concrete, some ornamentation, good entrance

Small stage, ornamental plaster and trim, carpeting, vinyl composition

Adequate lighting, sound system and plumbing

Warm and cool air (zoned)

Good

Face brick, stone, terra cotta, ornamental entrance and lobby

Cinema stage, ornamental plaster, marble trim, carpeting, good detail

Special lighting and sound system, good plumbing

Warm and cool air (zoned)

Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Low-cost block, tilt-up, very plain, acoustic sound walls

Painted masonry, very plain, minimum multiplex cinema facility

Minimum code, sound per screen

Forced air

Fair

Brick, block, concrete panels, plain commercial building, small entry

Plain construction, small screens, vinyl composition in lobby

Minimum lighting, adequate sound, minimum plumbing

Package A.C.

Average

Brick, block, concrete, good front and lobby, some trim

Plaster or gypsum, suspended ceiling, stepped floor, carpeted lobby

Adequate lighting, good sound and plumbing

Package A.C.

Good

Brick, block, concrete, good decorative front and lobby

Some stage or ornamental plaster, some trim, carpeting, ceramic tile

Good lighting, sound systems and plumbing

Package A.C.

Very Good

Face brick, stone, terra cotta, ornamental entrance and lobby

Cinema stages, ornamental interior, carpeting, good main-feature screen

Special lighting and sound systems, good plumbing

Warm and cool air (zoned)

Excellent

Top design, best materials, very elaborate entrance

Special finishes, acoustic design, high-cost lobby finishes

High-quality specialty lighting, best sound throughout, good plumbing

Warm and cool air (zoned)

Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Low-cost wood or stucco, very plain, acoustic sound walls

Few partitions, very plain, minimum multiplex cinema facility

Minimum code, sound per screen

Forced air

Fair

Siding or stucco, small entrance, good acoustic or masonry sound walls

Drywall, acoustic tile, asphalt tile lobby, concrete slab, small screens

Minimum lighting, adequate sound, minimum plumbing

Package A.C.

Average

Stucco or siding, good front and lobby, some trim

Drywall, suspended ceiling, carpeted lobby, stepped floor

Adequate lighting, good sound and plumbing

Package A.C.

Good

Stucco, some brick or stone trim, decorative front and lobby

Some stage or ornamentation and trim, carpeting, ceramic tile

Good lighting, sound systems and plumbing

Package A.C.

Very Good

Face brick or stone veneer, ornamental entrance and lobby

Cinema stages, ornamental interior, carpeting, good main-feature screen

Special lighting, sound systems, good plumbing

Warm and cool air (zoned)

Class P (Pole Frame):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Pole frame and truss, metal siding, lined, insulated, acoustic sound walls

Few partitions, very plain, minimum multiplex cinema facility

Minimum code, sound per screen

Forced air

Class S (Metal Frame and Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Single wall, low-cost interior finish and insulation, acoustic walls

Few partitions, very plain, minimum multiplex cinema facility

Minimum code, sound per screen

Forced air

Fair

Metal panels, finished interior, small entrance, good sound walls

Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl-composition lobby, concrete slab

Minimum lighting, adequate sound, minimum plumbing

Package A.C.

Average

Good metal panels, roof, front and lobby, some trim

Finished interior, suspended ceiling, carpeted lobby, stepped floor

Adequate lighting, good sound and plumbing

Package A.C.

Good

Insulated sandwich panels, good storefront and trim

Some decorative and extras, carpet and tile, some small stage fronts

Good lighting, sound system and plumbing

Package A.C.