These mail and package sorting centers are usually built under lease agreements with the Federal Government Postal Department, or by commercial package delivery companies. They are designed with large areas to accommodate the processing and shipment of small lots of packages and mail. They have more plumbing and lighting than main post offices, in order to service the large personnel load. Costs include lookout galleries and security wiring.
The following are not included in the costs: Sorting and handling equipment, dock levelers.
Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: Yes
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 |
50 |
50 |
45 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
40 |
-- |
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Average |
50 |
50 |
45 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
40 |
-- |
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Good |
55 |
55 |
50 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
45 |
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Excellent |
55 |
55 |
50 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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45 |
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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 |
Brick, precast or metal and glass panels, good trim |
Plaster and drywall, good office and sorting areas, lookout galleries |
Good illumination, security wiring, adequate plumbing |
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 trim, bar or web joists |
Painted walls, finished offices and sorting areas, hardened slab |
Reading-level lighting, adequate plumbing, security wiring |
Warm and cool air (zoned) |
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Good |
Ornamental brick or block, precast concrete, good trim |
Some good offices and interior finish, sorting areas, lookout galleries |
High-level lighting and good plumbing and wiring |
Hot and chilled water(zoned) |
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 trim, bar or web joists |
Drywall interiors, finished offices and sorting areas, hardened slab |
Reading-level lighting, adequate plumbing, security wiring |
Warm and cool air (zoned) |
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Good |
Steel frame, sandwich panels, good trim |
Some good offices and interior finish, sorting areas, lookout galleries |
High-level lighting and good plumbing and wiring |
Hot and chilled water (zoned) |