These buildings provide living quarters for transient laborers or permanent ranch hands. The better qualities, either masonry or wood frame construction, are designed with good fenestration, insulated walls, concrete floors, individual rooms, lighting and common shower facilities. The lower qualities include less fenestration, large common areas, minimum plumbing and lighting.
The following is not included in the costs: Kitchen equipment.
Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: No
Marshall Valuation Service sections: 17 and 47.
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Class |
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Quality |
A |
B |
C |
D |
H |
M |
P |
S |
W |
Low |
-- |
-- |
20 |
15 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
15 |
-- |
Average |
-- |
-- |
25 |
20 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
20 |
-- |
Good |
-- |
-- |
30 |
25 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
25 |
-- |
Excellent |
-- |
-- |
35 |
30 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
30 |
-- |
Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls):
Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
Low |
Low-cost block, minimum fenestration |
Unfinished, no partitions |
Minimum lighting and water service |
None |
Average |
Block, adequate fenestration |
Concrete floor, common rooms |
Adequate lighting, plumbing in common restroom |
None |
Good |
Cheap brick, stucco on block, good fenestration, insulated |
Concrete floor, gypsum or plywood partitions, individual rooms |
Lighting and outlet in each room, common shower room |
None |
Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):
Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
Low |
Box frame, plywood or board and batten |
Light slab, unfinished interior |
Minimum droplights, water service |
None |
Average |
Plywood or siding on box frame or wide-spaced studs |
Concrete floor, common rooms |
Adequate lighting, plumbing in common restroom |
None |
Good |
Stucco or siding on studs, good fenestration, insulated |
Concrete floor, gypsum or plywood partitions, individual rooms |
Lighting and outlet in each room, common shower room |
None |
Class S (Metal Frame and Walls):
Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
Average |
Steel panels and frame, sheathing |
Concrete floor, common rooms |
Adequate lighting, minimum plumbing |
None |
Good |
Steel panels and frame, good fenestration, insulated |
Concrete floor, gypsum or plywood partitions, individual rooms |
Lighting and outlet in each room, common shower room |
None |