481 Museum

These buildings are designed for long-term display of works of art, crafts, natural history, etc., and include exhibit-gallery, collection storage, vault, workshop, sales, lecture-meeting, theater, food service areas, etc., commensurate with the quality.

Costs include the basic building display structures and necessary permanent lighting, electrical connections and security, but do not include any display cases, food equipment, movable trade fixtures and chattels or works of art.

Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: No

Marshall Valuation Service sections: 16 and 46.

Typical Lives:

 

 

 

 

 

Class

 

 

 

 

Quality

A

B

C

D

H

M

P

S

W

Low

50

50

40

35

--

--

35

35

--

Average

55

55

50

45

--

--

45

45

--

Good

60

60

55

50

--

--

50

50

--

Excellent

60

60

55

50

--

--

50

50

--

Quality Selection Guide:

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

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Average

Face brick, concrete panels with trim, plain architecture

Drywall, terrazzo, good exhibition, work areas, good lecture facilities

Good lighting, adequate plumbing and surveillance, kitchenette

Warm and cool air (zoned)

Good

Good masonry, concrete panels, good architecture and entry

Plaster, good ornamental detail, marble, terrazzo, many extras, theater

Special lighting and security system, good plumbing, kitchen

Hot and chilled water (zoned)

Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Low-cost brick, block, tilt-up

Painted, acoustic and asphalt tile

Minimum lighting & plumbing

Forced air

Average

Brick, block, concrete panels, little trim

Drywall, some ornamentation, vinyl composition, terrazzo, some extras

Adequate lighting, plumbing and security

Package A.C.

Good

Face brick, concrete panels, good architecture

Drywall, terrazzo, good exhibition, work areas, good lecture facilities

Good lighting and surveillance, adequate plumbing, kitchenette

Warm and cool air (zoned)

Excellent

Special architecture and trim, best masonry, good entrance

Best ornamental plaster and detail, terrazzo, marble, many extras, theater

Special lighting and security system, good plumbing, kitchen

Hot and chilled water (zoned)

Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Low-cost stucco or siding, very plain, small lobby

Drywall, plywood, acoustic tile, wood or asphalt tile floors, few extras

Minimum lighting & plumbing, minimum gallery facility

Forced air

Average

Brick veneer, good stucco, trim, ornamental entrance

Drywall, some ornamentation, vinyl composition, terrazzo, some extras

Adequate lighting, plumbing and security

Package A.C.

Class P (Pole Frame):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Pole frame, metal siding, finished interior, small lobby, very plain

Drywall, plywood, acoustic tile, wood or asphalt tile floors, few extras

Minimum lighting & plumbing, minimum gallery facility

Forced air

Class S (Metal Frame and Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Steel frame, metal siding, finished interior, small lobby, very plain

Drywall, plywood, acoustic tile, wood or asphalt tile floors, few extras

Minimum lighting & plumbing, minimum gallery facility

Forced air