485 Natatorium

These structures are designed as specialized gymnasium-type structures for aquatic sports. Swimming pools and viewing facilities commensurate with the quality are included.

The number of amenities and support facilities (locker room, sauna, snack bars, etc.) varies 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: 18 and 48.

Typical Lives:

 

 

 

 

 

Class

 

 

 

 

Quality

A

B

C

D

H

M

P

S

W

Low

40

40

35

30

--

--

30

30

--

Average

45

45

40

35

--

--

35

35

--

Good

45

45

40

35

--

--

35

35

--

Excellent

50

50

45

40

--

--

40

40

--

Quality Selection Guide:

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

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Average

Steel columns and girders, face brick, best ornamental block

Acoustic treatment, tiled surfaces, good competition pools and detail

Adequate lighting and outlets, tiled showers and restrooms

Heat pump system

Good

Heavy frame, best masonry walls, good entrance and lobby

Good main pool, viewing facilities, high-cost finishes, many extras

Good lighting and outlets, good plumbing, extra features

Heat pump system

Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Light frame, block or tilt-up, very plain

Concrete floor, some tile, single pool, minimal finish

Minimum sports lighting & plumbing

Forced air

Average

Steel or glulam trusses or girders, brick, block or tilt-up

Plaster or drywall, tile wainscot, Olympic or good municipal pools

Adequate lighting & plumbing, shower rooms

Package A.C.

Good

Steel columns and girders, face brick, best ornamental block

Good tile surfaces and detail, competition pools, viewing facilities

Good lighting and outlets, tiled showers and restrooms

Heat pump system

Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Light frame, siding or stucco, very plain

Concrete floor, some tile, single pool, minimal finish

Minimum sports lighting & plumbing

Forced air

Average

Heavy frame, trusses or girders, good stucco or siding, little trim

Plaster or drywall, tile wainscot, Olympic or good municipal pools

Adequate lighting & plumbing, shower rooms

Package A.C.

Good

Steel or glulam frame, trusses and girders, brick veneer, best stucco

Good tile surfaces and detail, competition pools, viewing facilities

Good lighting and outlets, tiled showers and restrooms

Heat pump system

Class P (Pole Frame):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Pole frame, metal siding, some interior finish and insulation

Concrete floor, some tile, single pool, minimal finish

Minimum sports lighting & plumbing

Forced air

Class S (Metal Frame and Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Pre-engineered, partly finished interior, some insulation

Concrete floor, some tile, single pool, minimal finish

Minimum sports lighting & plumbing

Forced air

Average

Pre-engineered, finished interior, insulation

Plaster and drywall, tile wainscot, Olympic or good municipal pools

Adequate lighting & plumbing, shower rooms

Package A.C.