These structures are designed for the growing/finishing or fattening cycle of swine production. The cheap structure is an open, natural ventilated, dirt floor facility, while the average structure is a fully ventilated environmental facility that is subdivided and concrete floored. Most have some type of flushing system.
The following are related occupancies:
Marshall Valuation Service sections: 17 and 47.
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Class |
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Quality |
A |
B |
C |
D |
S |
Low |
-- |
-- |
20 |
15 |
15 |
Average |
-- |
-- |
25 |
20 |
20 |
Good |
-- |
-- |
30 |
25 |
25 |
Excellent |
-- |
-- |
30 |
25 |
25 |
Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls):
Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
Lowest |
Cheap block, natural ventilation |
Unfinished, dirt floor, no curtains |
Minimum services |
None |
Low |
Block or structural tile, little fenestration, ventilated, side curtains or vents |
Unfinished, partial floor, some division of space |
Adequate lighting and water service |
None |
Average |
Block or structural tile, adequate fenestration, fully ventilated |
Insulated ceiling, slab, some division of space |
Adequate lighting, water service |
None |
Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):
Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
Lowest |
Low-cost boards, natural ventilation |
Unfinished, dirt floor, no curtains |
Minimum services |
None |
Low |
Boards or plywood on box frame, some insulation, side curtains/vents |
Some wainscot, some slab floor, some division of space |
Adequate lighting and water service |
None |
Average |
Stucco or wood siding, insulated, fully ventilated |
Insulated ceiling, plywood interior, slab floor, some subdivision |
Adequate lighting, water service |
None |
Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
Lowest |
Metal on pole, natural ventilation |
Unfinished, dirt floor, no curtains |
Minimum services |
None |
Low |
Pole frame, metal siding, some insulation, side curtains or vents |
Some wainscot, partial floor, some division of space |
Adequate lighting and water service |
None |
Average |
Pole frame, metal siding, insulated, fully ventilated |
Insulated ceiling, plywood interior, slab floor, some subdivision |
Adequate lighting, water service |
None |
Class S (Metal Frame and Walls):
Quality |
Exterior Walls |
Interior Finish |
Mechanicals |
HVAC |
Lowest |
Metal on steel, natural ventilation |
Unfinished, dirt floor, no curtains |
Minimum services |
None |
Low |
Steel siding and frame, some insulation, side curtains or vents |
Some wainscot, slab floor, some division of space |
Adequate lighting and water service |
None |
Average |
Steel siding and frame, insulated, fully ventilated |
Insulated ceiling, plywood interior, slab, some division of space |
Adequate lighting and water service |
None |