530 Cafeteria

These structures will have large, open dining rooms for self-service of large groups. They include commercial as well as institutional facilities with a combination of the following areas: Consumption, production, serving, receiving and storage, sanitation, and restrooms. They include all necessary plumbing and electrical connections for kitchen equipment.

Since cafeterias have higher requirements for heating, cooling and ventilation, use component 617 (Complete HVAC) for HVAC costs.

The following are not included in the costs: Furnishings, kitchen equipment, restaurant fixtures and signs.

Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: No

Marshall Valuation Service sections: 13 and 43.

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	35	35	--	--	35	35	--
Excellent	45	45	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	Brick or concrete, usually part of a building	Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, ceramic, rubber or vinyl composition tile	Adequate lighting and outlets, adequate plumbing	Complete HVAC.
Good	Concrete, metal/glass, or masonry panels, usually part of a building	Plaster with enamel and vinyl, carpet and vinyl flooring, decorated interior	Good lighting and outlets, good plumbing and restrooms	Complete HVAC.

Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Cheap brick or block, very plain, small entry	Low-cost food service, minimum dining hall finish, asphalt tile	Minimum lighting and outlets, minimum plumbing	Forced air and ventilation
Average	Brick, block, tilt-up, plain building and front	Typical neighborhood restaurant, vinyl composition, small kitchen	Adequate lighting and outlets, small restrooms	Complete HVAC.
Good	Brick, concrete or metal and glass panels, some ornamentation	Typical institutional or chain cafeteria, vinyl and ceramic floors	Good lighting and service outlets, tiled preparation and restrooms	Complete HVAC.
Excellent	Individual design, brick, good metal and glass, ornamentation	Best corporate or chain cafeterias, carpeted dining room, terrazzo	Good lighting/restrooms with good-quality fixtures and tile	Complete HVAC.

Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Cheap stucco or siding, very plain construction, small entry	Low-cost food service, minimum dining hall finish, asphalt tile	Minimum lighting and outlets, minimum plumbing	Forced air and ventilation
Average	Stucco or siding, plain building and front	Typical neighborhood restaurant, vinyl composition, small kitchen	Adequate lighting and outlets, small restrooms	Complete HVAC.
Good	Stucco or siding, metal and glass, some ornamentation	Typical institutional or chain cafeteria, vinyl and ceramic floors	Good lighting and service outlets, tiled restrooms	Complete HVAC.
Excellent	Individual design, brick veneer, good metal and glass, ornamentation	Best corporate or chain cafeterias, carpeted dining room, terrazzo	Good fixtures, good restrooms w/good-quality fixtures and tile	Complete HVAC.

Class P (Pole Frame):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Pole frame, good metal panels, lined and insulated, plain entry	Low-cost food service, minimum dining hall finish, asphalt tile	Minimum lighting and outlets, minimum plumbing	Forced air and ventilation

Class S (Metal Frame and Walls):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Finished interior, very plain construction, small entry	Low-cost food service, minimum dining hall finish, asphalt tile	Minimum lighting and outlets, minimum plumbing	Forced air and ventilation
Average	Insulated panels, metal and glass, little ornamentation	Typical neighborhood restaurant, vinyl composition, some ceramic or pavers	Adequate lighting and outlets, small restrooms	Complete HVAC.
Good	Insulated sandwich panels, metal and glass, some ornamentation	Typical institutional or chain cafeteria, vinyl and ceramic floors	Good lighting and service outlets, tiled restrooms	Complete HVAC.