427 Fire Station, Volunteer

This occupancy is used by a fire department that is operated by volunteers. Typically, the buildings include engine storage, small offices, a classroom and minimal plumbing. They have only partially finished floors and ceilings. Better than average stations may have kitchenettes, drywall and acoustical tile.

For a fully staffed fire station, use occupancy 322 (Fire Station, Staffed)

The following are not included in the costs: Kitchen and teaching equipment.

Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: No

Marshall Valuation Service sections: 15 and 45.

Typical Lives:

					Class
Quality	A	B	C	D	H	M	P	S	W
Low	40	40	35	30	--	--	30	30	--
Average	40	40	35	30	--	--	30	30	--
Good	45	45	40	35	--	--	35	35	--
Excellent	45	45	40	35	--	--	35	35	--

Quality Selection Guide:

Class A (Fireproof Structural Steel Frame) and Class B: Reinforced Concrete Frame:

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Brick, block, tilt-up, some trim	Painted walls, few small offices, some finished floor and ceiling	Adequate electrical, minimum plumbing	Forced air
Average	Brick, ornamented block, concrete, some ornamentation	Office, classroom, kitchenette, drywall and acoustic tile	Good lighting, adequate plumbing and restrooms	Package A.C.

Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls)

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Block, cheap brick, tilt-up, light shell structure	Some partitions, little finish, minimum garage type	Minimum electrical and water	Space heaters
Average	Brick, block, tilt-up, wall bearing or frame	Painted walls, few small offices, some finished floor and ceiling	Adequate electrical, minimum plumbing	Space heaters
Good	Brick, ornamented block, concrete, some trim	Office, classroom, kitchenette, drywall and acoustic tile	Good lighting, adequate plumbing and restrooms	Forced air

Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls)

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Cheap frame, stucco or siding, very plain	Minimum apparatus facility, few partitions, little finish	Minimum electrical and water	Space heaters
Average	Studs or light frame, siding or stucco, some trim or veneer	Few small offices, some finished floor and ceiling	Adequate electrical, minimum plumbing	Space heaters
Good	Brick veneer, good stucco or siding with brick trim	Office, classroom, kitchenette, drywall and acoustic tile	Good lighting, adequate plumbing and restrooms	Forced air

Class P (Pole Frame):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Pole frame, metal, primarily exposed	Some partitions, finish, garage type	Minimum electrical and water	Space heaters
Average	Pole frame and truss, metal siding, lined, insulated	Small finished offices, some drywall, vinyl composition	Adequate electrical, minimum plumbing	Space heaters

Class S (Metal Frame and Walls)

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Metal on light frame, primarily exposed	Some partitions, little finish, minimum apparatus facility	Minimum electrical and water	Space heaters
Average	Single wall, some interior finish and insulation	Small finished offices, some drywall, vinyl composition	Adequate electrical, minimum plumbing	Space heaters
Good	Sandwich panels, or finished interior, some trim	Office, classroom, kitchenette, drywall and acoustic tile	Good lighting, adequate outlets, plumbing, restrooms	Forced air