407 Distribution Warehouse

These buildings are designed with large areas to accommodate the breakdown and shipment of small lots of materials and goods. They have more plumbing and lighting than storage warehouses in order to service the large personnel load. Costs include heating and ventilation sufficient to protect goods from freezing or other forms of spoilage.

The distribution areas have drywall or plaster on the interior with finished ceilings and vaults in some cases. Some of the better qualities also have good fire and security systems.

The following are not included in the costs: Material handling equipment and dock levelers.

Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: Yes

Marshall Valuation Service sections: 14 and 44.

Typical Lives:

					Class
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	55	55	50	45	--	--	45	45	--
Excellent	55	55	50	45	--	--	45	45	--

Quality Selection Guide:

Class A (Fireproof Structural Steel Frame):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Average	Brick on block or tile, concrete panels, good fenestration	Painted walls, offices, and distribution areas	Reading-level lighting and adequate plumbing	Space heaters
Good	Ornamental concrete, brick, or metal/glass panels, office front	Plaster or drywall with partitions, distribution areas, fin. ceilings, vaults	Good lighting, plumbing, restrooms for personnel	Hot water

Class B (Reinforced Concrete Frame):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Average	Brick on block or tile, concrete panels, good fenestration	Painted walls, offices and distribution areas	Reading-level lighting, adequate plumbing	Space heaters
Good	Ornamental concrete, brick, or metal/glass panels, office front	Plaster or drywall with partitions, distribution areas, fin. ceilings, vaults	Good lighting, plumbing, adequate restrooms	Hot water

Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Block, tilt-up, very plain, light construction	Unfinished, shell type, adequate offices, partitioned areas	Adequate lighting, plumbing fixtures	Space heaters
Average	Steel or wood frame or bearing walls, brick, block, or tilt-up	Painted walls, finished offices and distribution areas, hardened slab	Good lighting, adequate plumbing	Space heaters
Good	Steel frame, good brick, block, or tilt-up, tapered girders	Plaster or drywall, some masonry partitions, good offices	Reading-level lighting, adequate plumbing	Forced air
Excellent	Brick, metal/glass, ornamental facades and fenestration	Completely finished, drugs, food, or bonded storage, large offices	High-level lighting and good plumbing	Package A.C.

Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Average	Stucco or siding on wood, good fenestration	Small office, partitions and distribution areas	Good lighting, adequate plumbing	Space heaters
Good	Good wood frame with stucco or siding, some ornamentation	Some good offices and distribution areas	Reading-level lighting, adequate plumbing	Forced air

Class P (Pole Frame):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Wood pole frame, metal siding	Unfinished, adequate offices, partitioned areas	Adequate lighting, plumbing fixtures	Space heaters
Average	Good pole frame, metal siding	Distribution areas, small offices	Adequate lighting & plumbing	Space heaters

Class S (Metal Frame and Walls):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Pre-engineered frame, plain shell	Adequate office, partitioned areas	Adequate lighting & plumbing	Space heaters
Average	Rigid steel frame and siding	Distribution areas, small offices	Adequate lighting & plumbing	Space heaters
Good	Good steel frame, siding and fenestration	Some good offices and interior finish, distribution areas	Reading-level lighting, adequate plumbing	Forced air
Excellent	Heavy steel frame, sandwich panels, good ornamentation	Completely finished, drugs, food, or bonded storage, large offices	High-level lighting and good plumbing	Package A.C.