346 Post Office (Obsolete)

This occupancy is obsolete. Use one of the following occupancies instead:

581 (Post Office, Main)

582 (Post Office, Branch)

These buildings 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 plaster or drywall. The most common floor finishes are vinyl composition, terrazzo or pavers.

A post office commonly has workspace, lobby, office, restrooms, directory, loading area and mechanical rooms. The area associated with each of these segments varies due to overall size of the building and the community served. The better quality levels also 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: Yes

Marshall Valuation Service sections: 14 and 44.

Typical Lives:

 

 

 

 

 

Class

 

 

 

 

Quality

A

B

C

D

H

M

P

S

W

Low

55

55

50

45

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45

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Average

55

55

50

45

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--

--

45

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Good

60

60

55

50

--

--

--

50

--

Excellent

60

60

55

50

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50

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