381 Veterinary Hospital

These structures are designed for the medical and surgical care and treatment of small animals. Floor finishes are resilient covering. Wall finishes, either plaster or drywall, are plain. Good quality facilities also have some lab and x-ray areas. Individual cubicles or rooms within the structure include adequate lighting and plumbing.

The following are not included in the costs: X-ray equipment, cages, runs or open shelters.

Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: Yes

Marshall Valuation Service sections: 17 and 47.

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, precast panels, some trim

Plaster or drywall, vinyl, laboratory and X-ray facilities

Good lighting & plumbing, power outlets (see Page 26)

Hot and chilled water (zoned)

Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls)

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Block or tilt-up, very plain

Drywall, some asphalt tile floor

Minimum lighting & plumbing

Space heaters

Average

Brick, partially finished interior, some trim

Plaster or drywall, vinyl composition

Adequate lighting, fluoroscope outlets, adequate plumbing

Forced air

Good

Face brick, ornamental block, good trim and fenestration

Plaster or drywall, vinyl, good lab and X-ray facilities

Good lighting & plumbing, power outlets

Package A.C.

Excellent

Face brick, block or concrete, good entrance and trim

Plaster, ceramic, vinyl and carpet finishes, indoor exercise facilities

Good lighting & plumbing, lab, diagnostic and treatment facilities

Warm and cool air (zoned)

Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls)

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Stucco or siding, finished interior

Drywall, some asphalt tile floor

Minimum lighting & plumbing

Space heaters

Average

Stucco or siding, brick trim or low cost brick veneer

Plaster or drywall, vinyl composition

Adequate lighting, fluoroscope outlets, adequate plumbing

Forced air

Good

Good brick veneer, trim and fenestration

Plaster or drywall, vinyl, good laboratory and X-ray facilities

Good lighting & plumbing, power outlets

Package A.C.

Excellent

Face brick or stone veneer, best siding, good entrance and trim

Plaster, ceramic, vinyl and carpet finishes, indoor exercise facilities

Good lighting & plumbing, lab, diagnostic and treatment facilities

Warm and cool air (zoned)

Class P (Pole Frame):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Pole frame, metal single wall, very plain

Drywall, some asphalt tile floor

Minimum lighting & plumbing

Space heaters

Class S (Metal Frame and Walls)

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Metal on light frame, very plain

Drywall, some asphalt tile floor

Minimum lighting & plumbing

Space heaters

Average

Insulated sandwich panels or metal with finished interior

Drywall, vinyl composition

Adequate lighting, fluoroscope outlets, adequate plumbing

Forced air