421 Grain Storage, Utility

Grain storage (granary) buildings are general farm utility buildings modified with wall stiffeners or heavy gauge panels for grain storage.

For large storage facilities, use occupancy 493 (Flathouse)

The following are not included in the costs: Distribution equipment.

Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: No

Marshall Valuation Service sections: 17 and 47.

Typical Lives:

 

 

 

 

 

Class

 

 

 

 

Quality

A

B

C

D

H

M

P

S

W

Low

--

--

20

15

15

--

15

15

15

Average

--

--

25

20

20

--

20

20

20

Good

--

--

25

20

20

--

20

20

20

Excellent

--

--

35

30

30

--

30

30

30

Quality Selection Guide:

Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Good

Brick, concrete block, clay tile, wood rafters, windows

Unfinished walls, slab or plank floor

Adequate wiring and outlets, water service

None

Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Good

Heavy wood frame, siding or stucco, bulkheads

Finished walls, good slab, grain or feed storage

Adequate wiring and lighting

None

Very Good

Dropsiding on wood frame, sliding doors, asphalt shingles

Good slab, interior wood cribbing, good granary

Adequate wiring and lighting

None

Class H (Hoop Arch):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Good

Wood post, bulkhead, pipe hoop, fabric cover, end walls, curtain doors

Good concrete slab, grain storage

Adequate wiring and lighting

None

Class P (Pole Frame):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Good

Pole frame and truss metal siding, sheathing and bulkheads

Lined walls, good slab, grain storage

Adequate wiring and lighting

None

Very Good

Pole frame, metal siding

Good slab, interior wood cribbing

Adequate wiring and lighting

None

Class S (Metal Frame and Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Good

Steel frame and truss, heavy steel panels, bulkheads

Good concrete slab, grain storage

Adequate wiring and lighting

None

Class W (Slant Wall):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Good

Light steel slant frame, heavy steel panels

Good concrete slab, grain storage

Adequate wiring and lighting

None