105 Confinement Barn

These are typically large enclosed structures providing for the care and housing of cows or cattle. The low quality structures have dirt floors and natural ventilated sidewalls. The average quality structures are environmental barns with feed areas and include some concrete alleyways.

The following are related occupancies:

102 Barn, General Purpose

103 Barn, Special Purpose

Marshall Valuation Service sections: 17 and 47.

Typical Lives:

			Class
Quality	A	B	C	D	S
Low	--	--	--	15	15
Average	--	--	--	25	25
Good	--	--	--	30	30
Excellent	--	--	--	30	30

Quality Selection Guide:

Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Boards or plywood, on box frame, some insulation, curtains or vents	Unfinished, dirt floor	Minimum lighting and water service	None
Average	Wood siding and frame, fully insulated and ventilated	Some paved alleyways, wainscot, dirt stalls, or pens	Adequate lighting, water service	None

Class H (Hoop Arch):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Wood post, knee wall, pipe hoop frame, fabric cover, end curtains	Some wainscot, dirt floor, calf pens	Minimum water service, feed, not automated	None

Class P (Pole Frame):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Pole frame, metal siding, some insulation, side curtains or vents	Unfinished, dirt floor	Minimum lighting and water service	None
Average	Pole frame, metal siding, fully insulated, ventilated	Some paved alleyways, wainscot, dirt stalls, or pens	Adequate lighting and water service	None

Class S (Metal Frame and Walls):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Steel siding and frame, some insulation, side curtains or vents	Unfinished, dirt floor	Minimum lighting and water service	None
Average	Steel panels and frame, fully insulated, ventilated	Some paved alleyways, wainscot, dirt stalls, or pens	Adequate lighting and water service	None