573 Arcade

These buildings are designed mainly for coin-operated game entertainment, while better qualities will include limited food service and lounges typically found at fun centers, miniature golf complexes, etc.

The following are not included in the costs: Display or food service equipment.

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

--

--

35

30

--

--

30

30

--

Average

--

--

40

35

--

--

35

35

--

Good

--

--

45

40

--

--

40

40

--

Excellent

--

--

45

40

--

--

40

40

--

Quality Selection Guide:

Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Block, tilt-up, light roof construction

Low-cost finishes, few partitions

Minimum lighting & plumbing

Forced air

Average

Steel or wood frame or bearing walls, brick, block or tilt-up

Painted walls, VCT, carpet, large eating or game rooms

Adequate lighting, outlets and plumbing, snack bar

Package A.C.

Good

Steel frame, good brick, block or tilt-up, tapered girders, good trim

Acoustic treatment, some theme finishes and extra facilities and rooms

Good game lighting, sound, restrooms, limited food service

Heat pump system

Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Stucco or siding on studs

Low-cost finishes, few partitions

Minimum lighting & plumbing

Forced air

Average

Stucco on wood frame, wood trusses, small front

Drywall, acoustic tile, VCT, carpet, large eating area and game rooms

Adequate lighting, outlets and plumbing, snack bar

Package A.C.

Good

Heavy wood frame, wood, stucco or brick veneer, good ornamentation

Acoustic treatment, some theme finishes and extra facilities and rooms

Good game lighting, sound, restrooms, limited food service

Heat pump system

Class P (Pole Frame):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Pole frame, metal siding

Low-cost game area, minimum finish, asphalt tile, open counter

Minimum lighting & plumbing, adequate outlets

Forced air

Average

Pole frame, good metal siding, insulated, small front

Drywall, acoustic tile, VCT, carpet, large eating area and game rooms

Adequate lighting, outlets and plumbing, snack bar

Package A.C.

Class S (Metal Frame and Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Steel or aluminum panels

Drywall, acoustic and asphalt tile

Minimum lighting & plumbing

Forced air

Average

Good metal panels and roof, little ornamentation, small front

Drywall, acoustic tile, VCT, carpet, large eating area and game rooms

Adequate lighting, outlets and plumbing, small snack bar

Package A.C.