These buildings are complete multi-sport, commercial recreational complexes distinguished by large gymnasium/auditorium-type structures that are typically private-membership facilities. A typical fitness center will fall in the 20,000 to 40,000 square feet size range. These multipurpose buildings will include gym-basketball, handball-racquetball, and other sport courts, varied swimming-natatorium facilities, running tracks, as well as exercise, craft, game and other multipurpose exercise rooms. The number of varied amenities and support facilities (locker room, sauna, snack bars, etc.) will vary with the quality level. Equipment and trade fixtures associated with these amenities are not included.
Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: No
Marshall Valuation Service sections: 16 and 46.
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Class |
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Quality |
A |
B |
C |
D |
H |
M |
P |
S |
W |
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Low |
45 |
45 |
40 |
35 |
-- |
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-- |
35 |
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Average |
45 |
45 |
40 |
35 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
35 |
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Good |
50 |
50 |
45 |
40 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
40 |
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Excellent |
50 |
50 |
45 |
40 |
-- |
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40 |
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Class A (Fireproof Structural Steel Frame): and Class B (Reinforced Concrete Frame):
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Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
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Average |
Heavy frame, metal or concrete panels, good architecture |
Good main gym or rink, multisports courts, natatorium, many extras |
Good sports lighting, restrooms, sauna, shower and locker rooms |
Warm and cool air (zoned) |
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Good |
Special architecture, good materials, good entrance and lobby |
Top sports finish, elaborate finishes, many extra facilities and rooms |
Best sports lighting, plumbing, many extras |
Hot and chilled water (zoned) |
Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls):
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Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
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Average |
Brick, block, tilt-up, some ornamentation, small front |
Basketball floor, swim pools, good multipurpose rooms |
Adequate lighting, restrooms, sauna, shower and locker rooms |
Package A.C. |
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Good |
Brick, best block, metal and glass, good entrance |
Good main gym or rink, multisports courts, natatorium, many extras |
Good sports lighting, restrooms, sauna, shower and locker rooms |
Warm and cool air (zoned) |
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Excellent |
Best masonry, good curtain walls, good entrance and lobby |
Top sports finish, elaborate finishes, many extra facilities and rooms |
Best sports lighting, plumbing, many extras |
Hot and chilled water (zoned) |
Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):
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Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
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Average |
Stucco or siding on Glulam frame with girders or trusses |
Basketball floor, swim pools, good multipurpose rooms |
Adequate lighting, restrooms, sauna, shower and locker rooms |
Package A.C. |
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Good |
Brick veneer or best stucco on heavy frame, good entrance |
Good main gym or rink, multisports courts, natatorium, many extras |
Good sports lighting, restrooms, sauna, shower and locker rooms |
Warm and cool air (zoned) |
Class S (Metal Frame and Walls):
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Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
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Average |
Good metal panels and roof, little ornamentation, small front |
Basketball floor, swim pools, good multipurpose rooms |
Adequate lighting, restrooms, sauna, shower and locker rooms |
Package A.C. |
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Good |
Insulated metal sandwich panels, good frame, entrance |
Good main gym or rink, multisports courts, natatorium, many extras |
Good sports lighting, restrooms, sauna, shower and locker rooms |
Warm and cool air (zoned) |