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.
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Class |
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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 |
-- |
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) |
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. |