These small buildings, typically fewer than 10,000 square feet, are usually built under lease agreements with the Federal Government Postal Department. The exteriors vary, but generally include some ornamentation even at the low quality levels. Interiors are generally drywall. The most common floor finish is vinyl composition. For larger facilities, use occupancy 581 (Post Office, Main).
A post office commonly has workspace, office, restrooms, directory, loading area and mechanical rooms. The area associated with each of these segments varies due to the overall size of the building and community served. The better quality levels include some security wiring.
The following are not included in the costs: Material handling equipment, dock levelers, signs and furnishings.
Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: No
Marshall Valuation Service sections: 14 and 44.
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Class |
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Quality |
A |
B |
C |
D |
H |
M |
P |
S |
W |
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Low |
55 |
55 |
50 |
45 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
45 |
-- |
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Average |
55 |
55 |
50 |
45 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
45 |
-- |
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Good |
60 |
60 |
55 |
50 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
50 |
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Excellent |
60 |
60 |
55 |
50 |
-- |
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50 |
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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 |
Concrete, metal/glass, or masonry panels, usually part of a building |
Plaster and drywall, vinyl wall finish, resilient floors |
Good illumination and wiring, adequate plumbing |
Warm and cool air (zoned) |
Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls):
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Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
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Low |
Block or brick, stock plans, plain, minimum fenestration |
Gypsum board and paint, vinyl composition, very small lobby |
Adequate lighting, minimum plumbing and wiring |
Forced air |
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Average |
Brick, block, tilt-up, some trim |
Drywall interiors, vinyl composition tile, acoustic tile, adequate lobby |
Adequate illumination and plumbing, standard fixtures |
Package A.C. |
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Good |
Ornamental brick or block, precast concrete, good trim |
Plaster/drywall, vinyl or enamel wall finish, resilient floors, good lobby |
Good illumination, adequate plumbing and wiring, |
Package A.C. |
Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):
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Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
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Low |
Stucco or siding, stock plans, plain, minimum fenestration |
Drywall, few partitions, asphalt tile, few extras, very small lobby |
Adequate lighting, minimum plumbing and wiring |
Forced air |
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Average |
Stucco, EIFS, or siding, some trim |
Drywall interiors, vinyl composition tile, acoustic tile, adequate lobby |
Adequate lighting & plumbing, standard fixtures |
Package A.C. |
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Masonry Veneer |
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Low |
Brick veneer, stock plans, plain, minimum fenestration |
Gypsum board and paint, vinyl composition, very small lobby |
Adequate lighting, minimum plumbing and wiring |
Forced air |
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Average |
Brick veneer, built-up or shingle roof, some trim |
Drywall interiors, vinyl composition tile, acoustic tile, adequate lobby |
Adequate illumination and plumbing, standard fixtures |
Package A.C. |
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Good |
Good brick veneer, good trim |
Plaster/drywall, vinyl or enamel wall finish, resilient floors, good lobby |
Good illumination, adequate plumbing and wiring |
Package A.C. |
Class S (Metal Frame and Walls):
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Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
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Average |
Sandwich panels, some ornamentation |
Drywall interiors, vinyl composition tile, acoustic tile, adequate lobby |
Adequate illumination and plumbing, standard fixtures |
Package A.C. |