These structures are very large discount stores of warehouse type construction, over 200,000 square feet, with minimal interior partitioning. Low quality structures are unfinished shell types with minimum code throughout. Better qualities have partitioned offices and some finished sales areas for specialty personal products, auto supplies, groceries and fast food/snack bar outlets commensurate with the quality.
The following are not included in the costs: Furnishings, signs, built-in coolers or refrigerated storage, trade fixtures and checkout or food service equipment.
The following are related occupancies:
Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: No
Marshall Valuation Service sections: 13 and 43.
Occupancy Availability: Commercial Estimator only.
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Class |
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Quality |
A |
B |
C |
D |
H |
M |
P |
S |
W |
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Low |
-- |
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30 |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
30 |
-- |
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Average |
-- |
-- |
35 |
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-- |
-- |
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30 |
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Good |
-- |
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35 |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
30 |
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Excellent |
-- |
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35 |
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-- |
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30 |
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Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls):
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Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
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Low |
Large tilt-up, light panelized const., built-up roof, exposed insulation |
Painted walls or unfinished, small offices, hardened slab throughout |
Adequate lighting and plumbing fixtures, food services, snack bar |
Space heaters |
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Average |
Open steel or wood frame, block or tilt-up, good roof, web joists |
Painted walls, some partitions, offices, some vinyl composition and acoustic |
Adequate lighting, restrooms, small snack bar or deli/fast food outlet |
Forced air |
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Good |
Decorative block, tilt-up, open frame, small front, some trim |
Painted walls, partitioned departments, partial finished ceilings, vinyl floors |
Good fluorescent lighting, outlets and restrooms, good extras |
Package A.C. |
Class S (Metal Frame and Walls):
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Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
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Low |
Rigid steel frame, good metal siding and roof, exposed insulation |
Unfinished, small offices, hardened slab throughout, retail, auto, foods |
Adequate lighting and plumbing fixtures, food services, snack bar |
Space heaters |
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Average |
Good steel frame, siding and fenestration, bar or web joints |
Painted walls, some partitions, offices, some vinyl composition and acoustic |
Adequate lighting, restrooms small snack bar or deli/fast food outlet |
Forced air |