commercial and agricultural estimators worksheet reference

COMMERCIAL AND AGRICULTURAL ESTIMATORS

WORKSHEET REFERENCE

June 2011

Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents................................................................................................ ........... i

Overview................................................................................................ ........................1

General Information................................................................................................ .......4

Entering Canadian Postal Codes................................................................ ................6

Additional Information ................................................................................................17

Cost Adjustments .........................................................................................................19

General Cost Adjustments .......................................................................................19

Assessment Cost Adjustments .................................................................................22

Insurance Cost Adjustments ....................................................................................23

Sections ........................................................................................................................27

Occupancies .................................................................................................................29

Occupancy Number, Name and Percentage .............................................................30

Class of Construction ...............................................................................................32

Class A: Fireproof Structural Steel Frame ...........................................................33

Class B: Reinforced Concrete Frame ...................................................................34

Class C: Masonry Bearing Walls .........................................................................35

Class D: Wood- or Steel-Framed Exterior Walls .................................................36

Class H: Hoop Frame ...........................................................................................37

Class M: Mill Type Construction .........................................................................38

Class P: Wood Frame and Metal Walls (Pole Frame) .........................................39

Class S: Metal Frame and Walls ..........................................................................40

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Class W: Metal Slant Frame and Walls ...............................................................41

ISO Construction Classes .....................................................................................42

Story Height .............................................................................................................44

Rank .........................................................................................................................46

Building Data ...............................................................................................................48

Total Floor Area .......................................................................................................49

Number of Stories ....................................................................................................50

Perimeter or Shape ...................................................................................................53

Effective Age ...........................................................................................................55

Typical Life ..............................................................................................................57

Base Date and Effective Age Adjustment Value .....................................................58

Depreciation .............................................................................................................59

Physical & Functional Depreciation ....................................................................59

Additional Functional Depreciation .....................................................................60

External Depreciation ..........................................................................................60

Components .................................................................................................................62

Exterior Walls ..........................................................................................................67

Heating, Cooling and Ventilation (HVAC) .............................................................70

Sprinklers .................................................................................................................73

Elevators ..................................................................................................................75

Mezzanines ..............................................................................................................78

Malls ........................................................................................................................80

Balconies ..................................................................................................................82

Fire Alarm Systems ..................................................................................................83

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Land Value and Site Improvements .........................................................................84

Agricultural Components .........................................................................................86

Additions, Remarks and Notes ....................................................................................88

Remarks and Notes ..................................................................................................90

Basements ....................................................................................................................91

Basement Grid .........................................................................................................92

Additional Basement Fields .....................................................................................96

Basement Components ............................................................................................98

Wall Definitions ...........................................................................................................99

Numerical Listing of Walls ......................................................................................99

Listing of Walls by Category .................................................................................101

Wall Definitions .....................................................................................................104

HVAC Descriptions ...................................................................................................118

Agricultural Component Definitions .........................................................................125

Numerical Listing of Agricultural Components ....................................................125

Shed and Farm Building Equipment ..................................................................125

Feeders, Waterers and Waste Equipment ...........................................................125

Stock and Equestrian Equipment .......................................................................127

Barn and Dairy Equipment .................................................................................128

Poultry Equipment .............................................................................................128

Sheep and Swine Equipment ..............................................................................129

Grain Handling and Storage ...............................................................................130

Greenhouse Equipment ......................................................................................132

Miscellaneous Agricultural Equipment .............................................................133

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Manufactured Housing .......................................................................................133

Agricultural Component Descriptions ...................................................................135

Document Revision History .......................................................................................230

Overview

June 2011 Commercial/Agricultural Estimator 1

Overview

This Worksheet Reference contains detailed instructions for the entry of information on the Commercial and Agricultural Estimator worksheets. Use the worksheet to collect information about buildings for Marshall & Swift's Commercial and Agricultural Estimator Programs.

The worksheet has several major divisions, each for a different type of information. These divisions correspond to the data entry tabs in the Commercial/Agricultural Estimator, and screens accessed from buttons on two of the . The main data entry tabs are:

This Worksheet Reference includes line by line instructions for entering information in each of the worksheet divisions. This includes guidelines for completing the following divisions of the worksheet:

• General Information (page 4)

• Additional Information (page 17)

• Cost Adjustments (page 19)

• Occupancies (page 29)

• Building Data (page 48)

• Components (page 62)

• Additions, Remarks and Notes (page 88)

• Basement (page 91)

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The worksheet has three different types of areas to enter information:

• Individual Fields: These have a field name followed by a line for you to write the information.

Example: The individual field for total floor area is:

Total Floor Area (sq. ft.)

• Data Entry Grids: These are tables with several rows and several columns for entering sets of related data.

Example: The occupancy data entry grid is:

Occ Num Occupancy Name % Class * Height Rank **

You enter the information about one occupancy in each row of this grid, with the column headings indicating the specific data to enter (occupancy number, occupancy name, percentage of total floor area, construction class, story height and cost rank).

• Check Boxes: These allow you to choose items to include in the estimate.

Example: The check boxes for insurance exclusions are:

Architect's Fees Basement Excavation Foundation Below Ground Piping Below Ground

In the descriptions on the following pages, some of the field names have either or both of the following in parentheses after their names:

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• Required: Indicates that the field is required for calculating your estimate.

• Search Field: Indicates that the field is in the estimate listing that displays when you use the Open, Calculate, Print, Export and Archive options in the program’s File menu. These fields allow you to identify or find an estimate in these listings.

Example: The following illustrates an estimate listing in Commercial/Agricultural Estimator:

You can customize the Commercial/Agricultural Estimator in three different ways:

• Field Names: You can change the names (labels) for any of the fields in the Owner/Location and Surveyor/Company sections. Example: If you do estimates only in the United States or only in Canada, you could change the names of the State/Province and ZIP/Postal Code fields as follows:

Standard Name Custom—US Only Custom—Canada Only State/Province State Province ZIP/Postal Code ZIP Code Postal Code

• Field Values: In several of the worksheet sections, you can set “default” values for the fields. Commercial/Agricultural Estimator automatically enters these default values into the appropriate fields when you create a new estimate. The only time you need to enter values on the worksheet for these fields is when you want a value other than the default value.

Example: If you want all your estimates to use an historical cost report date, you can customize Commercial/Agricultural Estimator to always set this date for new estimates. Once set, you do not need to enter the date on each worksheet.

• Report Heading: You can set which general information fields from the first page of the worksheet print at the top of the reports.

Each of these is discussed where appropriate on the following pages.

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General Information General Information

Estimate ID Property Owner Property Address City State/Province ZIP/Postal Code Surveyed By Survey Date Building Name Comment User Defined 1 User Defined 2 User Defined 3 User Defined 4

User Defined 5

Use this section of the worksheet to enter information about the owner, location and other identifying items about the building. The fields available in this section are:

• Estimate Identification (Search Field): The name of this field varies depending on the version of the program you are using. It can have no more than 50 characters, including spaces. The three versions are:

• General Version: Estimate ID

• Insurance Version: Policy Number (if this estimate is being made for a quote, you can enter text such as “QUOTE” or “NEW BUSINESS” on this line).

• Assessor Version: Parcel Number.

Owner/Location


• Property Owner (Search Field): Name of the owner of the property (no more than 50 characters including spaces)

• Property Address (Search Field): Street address of the building being analyzed (no more than 50 characters including spaces).

• City: City of the building being analyzed (no more than 50 characters including spaces).

• State/Province: State or province of the building being analyzed (no more than 30 characters including spaces).

• ZIP Code/Postal Code (Required, Search Field): 5-digit United States ZIP Code or 6-character Canadian Postal Code for the building being analyzed. This entry is a required field. Commercial/Agricultural Estimator uses the ZIP/Postal Code to determine the default local multiplier, region and climate for the cost report. The local multiplier adjusts the costs for a specific geographical location, and is taken by the Commercial/Agricultural Estimator from Section 99 of the Marshall Valuation Service. See page 6 for further information about entering Canadian Postal Codes.

• Surveyed By: Name of the person who performed the appraisal or survey (no more than 50 characters including spaces). The Surveyor Address is in the Additional Informaton column to the right of the General Information.

• Survey Date (Search Field): Date the property was surveyed (in the format mm/dd/yyyy, e.g., 08/01/1996 for August 1, 1996).

• Building Name: Name of the building or other identifying information (no more than 50 characters including spaces).

• Comment (Search Field): You can use this field to enter any information desired, either to be printed in the reports or to be used when searching for estimates. It can have no more than 50 characters, including spaces. Note that this corresponds to the comment field in Commercial/Agricultural Estimator 4.0 (which was the only search field available in that earlier program version).

• User Defined Fields: You can use these five fields for any information desired (no more than 50 characters including spaces). You can customize the report header to print any or all of these fields at the top of the reports.

Except for ZIP/Postal Code, entry of information into these fields is optional (you do not have to make entries in them to product a cost report).

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You can customize the Field Names (labels) on all fields in this section for your particular needs. For example, if your estimates are only in the United States, you can change the State/Province field to State, and the ZIP/Postal Code field to ZIP Code. This is especially useful for the five “User Defined” fields available at the bottom of the section.

In addition, you can customize the report heading to print any or all of the fields in this section (in any order).

Entering Canadian Postal Codes

In most areas of Canada, Commercial and Agricultural Estimators localize costs using Local Multipliers based on the Postal Codes (see the Postal Code ranges listed below). However, the programs do not have Local Multipliers for all Postal Codes in Canada. If a Local Multiplier is not available for a given Postal Code, the following message displays when you enter the Postal Code in the program:

In areas outside of the Postal Code ranges listed below, you can enter one of the following standard Province and Territory Symbols to localize the costs using the Province or Territory average Local Multiplier:

AB Alberta BC British Columbia MB Manitoba NB New Brunswick NF Newfoundland NS Nova Scotia NT Northwest Territories NU Nunavut ON Ontario PE Prince Edward Island QC Quebec SK Saskatchewan YT Yukon

The following list contains the Postal Code ranges for which Commercial and Agricultural Estimators have Local Multipliers in Canada. You can enter any Postal Code within a range. For example, in the first range, you can enter A0A0A0, A0B6F2 or

Owner/Location


A0C9Z9. If the Postal Code of the building is not in one of the ranges below, you can use one of the Province/Territory Symbols listed above.

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A0A 0A0 A0C 9Z9 Newfoundland Average A0E 0A0 A0E 9Z9 Newfoundland Average A0G 0A0 A0H 9Z9 Newfoundland Average A0J 0A0 A0N 9Z9 Newfoundland Average A0P 0A0 A0P 9Z9 Newfoundland Average A0R 0A0 A0R 9Z9 Newfoundland Average A1A 0A0 A1S 9Z9 St. Johns A1V 0A0 A1V 9Z9 Gander A1W 1A1 A1Y 1C6 St. Johns A2A 1A1 A2B 1K5 Gander A2H 0A0 A2N 9Z9 Corner Brook A2V 1A1 A2V 2Y9 Sept Iles B0A 0A0 B0A 9Z9 Cape Breton B0B 0A0 B0W 9Z9 Nova Scotia Average B1A 0A0 B2A 9Z9 Sydney B2C 0A0 B2H 9Z9 New Glasgow B2J 1A1 B2N 9Z9 Truro B2T 0A0 B3G 9Z9 Dartmouth B3H 0A0 B4G 9Z9 Halifax B4H 1A1 B4H 4V8 Moncton B4N 1A1 B4V 4B8 Bridgewater B5A 1A1 B5A 4S7 Yarmouth C0A 0A0 C0B 9Z9 Charlottetown C1A 0A0 C1N 9Z9 Charlottetown E1A 0A0 E1G 9Z9 Moncton E1N 0A0 E1N 9Z9 North Shore Area E1V 4A9 E1V 4G4 Moncton E1V 4G6 E1V 5J1 Bathurst E1V 5J3 E1V 5J4 Moncton E1V 5J5 E1V 7L8 Bathurst E1V 7L9 E1V 7M5 Moncton E1V 7M6 E1V 7N1 Bathurst E1V 7N2 E1V 7N3 Moncton E1V 7N4 E2A 7S2 Bathurst E2H 0A0 E2P 9Z9 St. John E3A 0A0 E3L 9Z9 Fredericton E3V 0A0 E3Z 9Z9 Edmundston E4A 1A1 E4E 3H1 St. John E4E 3H2 E4E 3H3 Moncton

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E4E 3H4 E4E 3Y2 St. John E4E 3Y3 E4E 3Y3 Moncton E4E 3Y4 E4E 4C2 St. John E4E 4C3 E4E 4C5 Moncton E4E 4C6 E4E 4C8 St. John E4E 4C9 E4E 4C9 Moncton E4E 4E1 E4E 4J3 St. John E4E 4J4 E4E 4L8 Moncton E4E 4L9 E4E 4V8 St. John E4E 4V9 E4E 4Y3 Moncton E4E 4Y4 E4E 4Z3 St. John E4E 4Z4 E4E 5C6 Moncton E4E 5C7 E4E 5T3 St. John E4E 5T4 E4E 5T4 Moncton E4E 5T5 E4G 4J2 St. John E4H 1A2 E4R 5Z2 Moncton E4S 1A1 E4Z 6L6 St. John E5A 1A1 E5B 3V3 Fredericton E5C 1A1 E5K 4W5 St. John E5L 1A1 E5L 2W5 Fredericton E5M 1A1 E5N 8J1 St. John E5P 1A1 E5P 4L5 Sydney E5R 1A1 E5V 1W6 St. John E7A 1A1 E7E 2T6 Edmundston E7G 1A1 E7P 3M9 Fredericton E8A 1A1 E8B 2C1 Edmundston E8C 1A1 E9H 2C1 Bathurst G0A 0A0 G0C 9Z9 Quebec Average G0E 0C0 G0E 9Z9 Quebec Average G0G 0A0 G0H 9Z9 Quebec Average G0J 0A0 G0N 9Z9 Quebec Average G0P 0A0 G0P 9Z9 Quebec Average G0R 0A0 G0T 9Z9 Quebec Average G0V 1A0 G0V 1B0 Jonquiere G0V 1C0 G0V 1C0 Chicoutimi G0V 1G0 G0V 1H0 Quebec G0V 1J0 G0V 1L0 Chicoutimi G0V 1M0 G0V 1M0 Jonquiere G0V 1N0 G0V 1T0 Chicoutimi G0W 0B0 G0Z 9Z9 Quebec Average G1A 0A0 G3Z 9Z9 Quebec G4A 1A1 G4A 1L1 Chicoutimi

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G4R 0A0 G4S 9Z9 Sept Iles G4W 1A1 G4Z 3B3 Rimouski G5A 1A2 G5A 3G1 Chicoutimi G5B 0A0 G5R 9Z9 Rimouski G5T 1A1 G5T 2K2 Edmundston G5V 1A1 G6A 1L6 Quebec G6B 1A1 G6B 3J6 Sherbrooke G6C 1A1 G6H 2N6 Quebec G6J 1A1 G6L 3T7 Trois-Rivieres G6L 3T8 G6L 4K5 Drummondville G6L 4K6 G6L 4K6 Trois-Rivieres G6L 4K7 G6L 5A2 Drummondville G6L 5A3 G6L 5A3 Trois-Rivieres G6L 5A4 G6L 5G7 Drummondville G6L 5G8 G6L 5G8 Trois-Rivieres G6L 5G9 G6T 1W9 Drummondville G6V 1A1 G7A 5E4 Quebec G7B 0A0 G7K 9Z9 Chicoutimi G7N 0A0 G8P 9Z9 Jonquiere G8T 0A0 G9X 9Z9 Trois-Rivieres H1A 0A0 H5Z 9Z9 Montreal H7A 0A0 H7Z 9Z9 Laval H8N 1A1 H8T 3P7 Montreal H8Y 1A1 H8Z 3C7 Laval H8Z 3C8 H8Z 3C8 Montreal H8Z 3C9 H8Z 3E8 Laval H8Z 3E8 H8Z 3E8 Montreal H8Z 3G1 H8Z 3G4 Laval H8Z 3G5 H8Z 3G5 Montreal H8Z 3G6 H9A 1L9 Laval H9A 1M1 H9A 1M1 Montreal H9A 1M2 H9B 3J5 Laval H9B 3J6 H9B 3K9 Montreal H9C 1A1 H9K 1P3 Laval H9P 0A0 H9S 9Z9 Montreal H9T 0A0 H9X 9Z9 Laval J0A 0A0 J0C 9Z9 Quebec Average J0E 0A0 J0E 9Z9 Quebec Average J0G 0A0 J0H 9Z9 Quebec Average J0J 0A0 J0N 9Z9 Quebec Average J0P 0B0 J0P 9Z9 Quebec Average J0R 0A0 J0T 9Z9 Quebec Average

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J0V 0A0 J0Z 9Z9 Quebec Average J1A 0A0 J1X 9Z9 Sherbrooke J1Z 0A0 J2E 9Z9 Drummondville J2G 1A1 J2N 3E4 Granby J2S 1A1 J2T 5C1 St. Hyacinthe J2W 1A1 J3E 2M4 Montreal J3G 1A1 J3H 4W1 St. Hyacinthe J3H 4W2 J3H 4W4 Montreal J3H 4W5 J3H 6E9 St. Hyacinthe J3L 1A2 J3L 6T8 Montreal J3M 1A1 J3M 1S3 St. Hyacinthe J3N 1A1 J3N 1T2 Montreal J3P 1A1 J3R 5S3 Sorel J3T 1A1 J3T 2A7 Trois-Rivieres J3V 1A1 J3V 6L8 Montreal J3X 1A1 J3X 7Y6 Laval J3Y 1A1 J5R 6H5 Montreal J5V 1A1 J5V 3A8 Sorel J5W 1A1 J5X 4V3 Laval J5Y 1A2 J6E 9B9 Joilette J6J 1A1 J6R 2P7 Montreal J6S 1A1 J6S 1B1 Lancaster J6S 1B3 J6S 1B3 Laval J6S 1B4 J6S 1C3 Lancaster J6S 1C4 J6S 1C4 Laval J6S 1C5 J6S 2H7 Lancaster J6S 2H8 J6S 2H8 Laval J6S 2H9 J6S 2M6 Lancaster J6S 2M7 J6S 2M7 Laval J6S 2M8 J6S 3E8 Lancaster J6S 3E9 J6S 3G1 Montreal J6S 3G2 J6S 4A7 Lancaster J6S 4A8 J6S 4A9 Montreal J6S 4B1 J6S 4Z2 Lancaster J6S 4Z3 J6S 4Z3 Montreal J6S 4Z4 J6T 6M9 Lancaster J6V 1A1 J7B 1W1 Laval J7C 1A1 J7C 5T3 St. Jerome J7E 1A1 J7H 1S2 Laval J7J 1A1 J7J 2K1 St. Jerome J7K 1A1 J7M 2C1 Laval J7N 1C9 J7N 5A1 St. Jerome

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J7P 1A2 J7V 8P2 Laval J7V 8P3 J7V 8P3 St. Jerome J7V 8P4 J7V 9M9 Laval J7X 1A1 J7X 1N5 Lancaster J7Y 1A1 J8H 4N7 St. Jerome J8L 1A1 J8M 2E4 Ottawa J8N 1A1 J8N 7X5 Hull J8N 9A1 J8N 9H3 Ottawa J8N 9H4 J8N 9H4 Hull J8N 9H5 J8R 3S6 Ottawa J8T 0A0 J9A 9Z9 Hull J9P 0A0 J9T 9Z9 Val d'Or J9X 0A0 J9Z 9Z9 Rouyn-Noranda K0A 0A0 K0C 9Z9 Ontario Average K0E 0A0 K0E 9Z9 Ontario Average K0G 0A0 K0H 9Z9 Ontario Average K0J 0B0 K0M 9Z9 Ontario Average K1A 0A0 K4R 9Z9 Ottawa K6A 1A1 K6K 1W5 Lancaster K6V 0A0 K7A 9Z9 Brockville K7C 1A1 K7C 4T2 Hull K7G 1A1 K7G 3G3 Kingston K7H 1A1 K7H 3R2 Brockville K7K 0A0 K7P 9Z9 Kingston K7R 1A1 K7R 4C2 Belleville K7S 1A1 K8H 3P9 Hull K8N 0A0 K8R 9Z9 Belleville K8V 0A0 K8V 9Z9 Trenton K9A 0A0 K9L 9Z9 Peterborough K9V 0A0 K9V 9Z9 Lindsay L0A 0A0 L0C 9Z9 Ontario Average L0E 0A0 L0E 9Z9 Ontario Average L0G 0A0 L0H 9Z9 Ontario Average L0J 0A0 L0N 9Z9 Ontario Average L0P 0B0 L0S 9Z9 Ontario Average L1A 1A1 L1A 4K2 Peterborough L1B 0A0 L1Z 9Z9 Oshawa L2A 0A0 L2J 9Z9 Niagara Falls L2M 0A0 L3C 9Z9 St. Catharines L3K 1A2 L3K 6C9 Niagara Falls L3M 1A1 L3M 5N2 Hamilton L3P 1A1 L3T 7W9 Toronto

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L3V 0A0 L3V 9Z9 Orillia L3X 1A4 L3Y 8T6 Toronto L3Z 1A1 L3Z 3C5 Barrie L4A 1A1 L4G 7N5 Toronto L4H 1A1 L4H 2N3 Brampton L4J 1A1 L4K 5P6 Toronto L4L 1A5 L4L 9M2 Brampton L4M 0A0 L4R 9Z9 Barrie L4S 1A1 L4S 2M5 Toronto L4T 1A1 L4W 5M8 Brampton L4X 1A1 L4X 3A2 Toronto L4Y 1A1 L5C 4S9 Brampton L5E 1A1 L5G 4T6 Toronto L5H 1A1 L5W 1L6 Brampton L6A 1A1 L6G 1C7 Toronto L6H 1A1 L6H 6Z8 Hamilton L6J 1A1 L6J 7W6 Brampton L6K 1A2 L6M 4C4 Hamilton L6P 0A0 L7A 9Z9 Brampton L7B 1A1 L7B 1M1 Toronto L7C 1A1 L7G 6E9 Brampton L7J 1A1 L7J 2Y4 Guelph L7L 0A0 L9K 9Z9 Hamilton L9L 1A1 L9L 1T4 Oshawa L9M 1A3 L9N 1R9 Barrie L9P 1A1 L9P 1X5 Oshawa L9R 1A1 L9S 4V9 Barrie L9T 1A1 L9T 5J2 Hamilton L9V 1A1 L9W 5H3 Guelph L9Y 1A1 L9Y 5A4 Barrie M1A 0A0 M9Z 9Z9 Toronto N0A 0C0 N0C 9Z9 Ontario Average N0E 0A0 N0E 9Z9 Ontario Average N0G 0A0 N0H 9Z9 Ontario Average N0J 0A0 N0M 9Z9 Ontario Average N0P 0A0 N0P 9Z9 Ontario Average N0R 0A0 N0R 9Z9 Ontario Average N1A 1A1 N1A 3G8 Hamilton N1C 0A0 N1M 9Z9 Guelph N1P 0A0 N1Z 9Z9 Cambridge N2A 0A0 N2H 9Z9 Kitchener N2J 0A0 N2L 9Z9 Waterloo

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N2M 0A0 N2R 9Z9 Kitchener N2T 0A0 N2V 9Z9 Waterloo N2Z 1A1 N2Z 3B9 Owen Sound N3B 1A1 N3B 3L3 Waterloo N3C 0A0 N3H 9Z9 Cambridge N3L 0A0 N3V 9Z9 Brantford N3W 1A1 N3W 2N4 Hamilton N3Y 1A1 N4G 5V7 Brantford N4K 0A0 N4N 9Z9 Owen Sound N4S 1A1 N4V 8S3 Kitchener N4W 1A1 N4W 3V5 Waterloo N4Z 1A1 N5A 7Z8 Waterloo N5C 0A0 N7G 9Z9 London N7L 0A0 N8A 9Z9 Sarnia N8H 0A0 N9Y 9Z9 Windsor P0A 0A0 P0C 9Z9 Ontario Average P0E 0E0 P0E 9Z9 Ontario Average P0G 0A0 P0H 9Z9 Ontario Average P0J 0A0 P0M 9Z9 Ontario Average P0N 1A0 P0N 1K0 Timmins P0P 0A0 P0P 9Z9 Ontario Average P0R 0A0 P0T 9Z9 Ontario Average P0V 0B0 P0Y 9Z9 Ontario Average P1A 0A0 P1C 9Z9 North Bay P1H 1A1 P2A 3C2 Orillia P2N 1A1 P2N 3S2 Rouyn-Noranda P3A 0A0 P3N 9Z9 Sudbury P3P 1A1 P3P 1S2 North Bay P3P 1S3 P3P 1S8 Sudbury P3P 1S9 P3P 1Z2 North Bay P3Y 1A1 P3Y 1P9 Sudbury P4N 0A0 P4R 9Z9 Timmins P5A 1A1 P5A 3T1 Sault Ste. Marie P5E 1A1 P5E 1T3 Sudbury P5N 1A1 P5N 3J6 Timmins P6A 0A0 P6C 9Z9 Sault Ste. Marie P7A 0A0 P8T 9Z9 Thunder Bay R0A 0B0 R0C 9Z9 Manitoba Average R0E 0A0 R0E 9Z9 Manitoba Average R0G 0A0 R0H 9Z9 Manitoba Average R0J 0A0 R0M 9Z9 Manitoba Average R1A 0A0 R6W 9Z9 Winnipeg

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R7A 0A0 R7N 9Z9 Brandon R8N 0A0 R9A 9Z9 Thompson S0A 0A0 S0C 9Z9 Saskatchewan Average S0E 0A0 S0E 9Z9 Saskatchewan Average S0G 0A0 S0H 9Z9 Saskatchewan Average S0J 0A0 S0N 9Z9 Saskatchewan Average S0P 0A0 S0P 9Z9 Saskatchewan Average S4N 0A0 S4Z 9Z9 Regina S6H 0A0 S6K 9Z9 Moose Jaw S6V 0A0 S6X 9Z9 Prince Albert S7H 0A0 S8Z 9Z9 Saskatoon S9A 0A0 S9X 9Z9 North Battleford T0A 0A0 T0C 9Z9 Alberta Average T0E 0A0 T0E 9Z9 Alberta Average T0G 0A0 T0H 9Z9 Alberta Average T0J 0A0 T0M 9Z9 Alberta Average T0P 0B0 T0P 9Z9 Alberta Average T1A 0A0 T1C 9Z9 Medicine Hat T1G 0A0 T1M 9Z9 Lethbridge T1P 1A1 T1P 1T8 Calgary T1R 0A1 T1R 1L1 Lethbridge T1V 0A0 T4B 9Z9 Calgary T4C 0A0 T4S 9Z9 Red Deer T4V 0A0 T6Z 9Z9 Edmonton T7A 1A1 T7A 2A3 Red Deer T7E 1A1 T7E 1Y3 Grande Prairie T7N 1A1 T7S 1V7 Edmonton T7V 1A2 T7V 2E8 Grande Prairie T7X 1A1 T8R 1T3 Edmonton T8S 0A0 T8X 9Z9 Grande Prairie T9A 0A1 T9K 5A7 Edmonton T9M 1A1 T9N 2P1 North Battleford T9S 1A1 T9S 3A3 Edmonton T9V 0A1 T9X 2C1 North Battleford V0A 0A0 V0B 9Z9 Cranbrook V0C 0A0 V0C 9Z9 Prince George V0E 0A0 V0G 9Z9 Kamloops V0H 0A0 V0H 9Z9 Penticton V0J 1A0 V0J 1A0 Prince Rupert V0J 1E0 V0J 1E0 Prince George V0J 1G0 V0J 1J0 Grande Prairie V0J 1K0 V0J 1K0 Prince Rupert

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V0J 1L0 V0J 1W0 Prince George V0J 1X0 V0J 2A0 Prince Rupert V0J 2B0 V0J 2C0 Prince George V0J 2E0 V0J 2E0 Grande Prairie V0J 2G0 V0J 2G0 Prince George V0J 2H0 V0J 2J0 Prince Rupert V0J 2K0 V0J 2K0 Prince George V0J 2N0 V0J 2N0 Prince Rupert V0J 2P0 V0J 2V0 Prince George V0J 2W0 V0J 2X0 Prince Rupert V0J 2Y0 V0J 2Y0 Prince George V0J 2Z0 V0J 2Z0 Prince Rupert V0J 3A0 V0J 3C0 Prince George V0J 3E0 V0J 3T0 Prince Rupert V0K 0A0 V0K 9Z9 Kamloops V0L 0A0 V0L 9Z9 Prince George V0N 0A0 V0N 9Z9 Vancouver V0P 0A0 V0P 9Z9 Port Alberni V0R 0A0 V0R 9Z9 Prince George V0S 1L0 V0S 1N0 Victoria V0T 1B0 V0T 1B0 Prince Rupert V0T 1C0 V0T 1H0 Port Alberni V0T 1J0 V0T 1T0 Prince Rupert V0T 1V0 V0T 1V0 Kelowna V0T 1W0 V0V 1H0 Prince Rupert V0W 0A0 V0W 9Z9 Whitehorse V0X 1C0 V0X 1K0 Penticton V0X 1L0 V0X 1L0 Kamloops V0X 1N0 V0X 1R0 Penticton V0X 1T0 V0X 1T0 Vancouver V0X 1W0 V0X 1W0 Penticton V0X 1X0 V0X 1X0 Vancouver V0X 2L0 V0X 2L0 Penticton V1A 1A1 V1A 3E9 Cranbrook V1B 1A1 V1B 3X5 Kelowna V1C 0A0 V1C 9Z9 Cranbrook V1E 1A1 V1E 4S4 Kelowna V1G 1A1 V1G 5A1 Grande Prairie V1H 1A1 V1H 1Y1 Kelowna V1J 1A2 V1J 7A3 Grande Prairie V1K 1A1 V1K 1P9 Kamloops V1L 0A0 V1L 9Z9 Nelson

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Lower Postal Code

Upper Postal Code


V1M 1A1 V1M 4B2 Vancouver V1N 1A1 V1N 4W2 Trail V1P 1A1 V1P 1N1 Kelowna V1R 0A0 V1R 9Z9 Trail V1S 0A0 V1S 9Z9 Kamloops V1T 0A0 V1Z 9Z9 Kelowna V2A 0A0 V2A 9Z9 Penticton V2B 0A0 V2E 9Z9 Kamloops V2G 1A1 V2G 4V3 Prince George V2H 0A0 V2H 9Z9 Kamloops V2J 0A0 V2N 9Z9 Prince George V2P 0A0 V7Z 9Z9 Vancouver V8A 1A1 V8A 5V3 Port Alberni V8C 0A0 V8J 9Z9 Prince Rupert V8K 1A1 V8K 2X4 Nanaimo V8L 0A0 V9E 9Z9 Victoria V9G 1A1 V9K 2S5 Port Alberni V9L 1A1 V9L 6X8 Nanaimo V9M 1A2 V9N 9H9 Port Alberni V9P 0A0 V9V 9Z9 Nanaimo V9W 1A1 V9W 8E9 Port Alberni V9X 1A1 V9X 1W9 Nanaimo V9Y 0A0 V9Y 9Z9 Port Alberni X0A 0A0 X0C 9Z9 Yellowknife X0D 0A0 X0G 9Z9 Yellowknife X1A 0A0 X1A 9Z9 Yellowknife Y0A 0A0 Y0B 9Z9 Whitehorse Y1A 0A0 Y1A 9Z9 Whitehorse

Surveyor/Company


Additional Information Additional Information

User Date 1 User Date 2 Additional Surveyor Information Address City State/Province ZIP/Postal Code Company Name Address City State/Province ZIP/Postal Code

Use this section of the worksheet to enter additional information about the estimate, including two additional full names and addresses and three dates. The standard fields in Commercial/Agricultural Estimator are:

• Surveyor Address: Address of the person who performed the appraisal or survey (no more than 50 characters including spaces, 30 characters for State/Province and six characters for ZIP/Postal Code). Note that Surveyor Name and Date of Survey are in the General Information column to the left of the Additional Information.

• User Date 1 (Search Field): Any date you desire. In the insurance version, this date is automatically set to Expiration Date. Enter this date in the format mm/dd/yyyy.

• User Date 2: Any date you desire. In the insurance version, this date is automatically set to Effective Date. Enter this date in the format mm/dd/yyyy.

• Company Name and Address: Name and address of the company for which the estimate is being prepared (no more than 50 characters including spaces, 30 characters for State/Province, six characters for ZIP/Postal Code).

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You can customize the field names (labels) on all fields in this section for your particular needs. For example, you can change the term “Surveyor” to “Appraiser,” “Inspector” or “Agent,” or change the term “Company” to “Agent” or “Regional Office.”

You can also set the “default” values for any of the fields in this section. For example, if you are the only (or primary) surveyor, you can customize Commercial/Agricultural Estimator to automatically fill in the “Surveyed By” field with your name.

Finally, you can customize the report heading to print any or all of the fields in this section (in any order).

General Data


Cost Adjustments

The Cost Adjustments section of the worksheet is divided into three different sections: General, Assessment and Insurance. Enter the Cost Adjustments into an estimate using the Cost Adjustments button on the Totals screen.

General Cost Adjustments

General

User Supplied Local Multiplier

Architect's Fee (%)

Rounding Value ($)

Report Date (mm/yyyy)

Single Line Backdate (mm/yyyy)

Total Floor Area Override (SF)

The General Cost Adjustments fields are:

• User-Supplied Local Multiplier: The local multiplier adjusts the calculated costs to the location of the building. Commercial/Agricultural Estimator automatically sets the appropriate local multiplier, based on the ZIP or Postal Code entered in the Owner/Location section, using the local multipliers in Section 99 of the Marshall Valuation Service. To override the automatic local multiplier for an estimate, enter the desired multiplier in this field (using a number between 0.2 and 3.00).

Example: To set the local multiplier to 1.05:

User Supplied Local Multiplier 1.05

• Architect's Fee %: Commercial/Agricultural Estimator automatically includes an appropriate amount of architect's fees in the calculated costs, based on the building's occupancy, class and rank. To override this for an estimate, enter the architect's fee percentage in this field (as a number between 0 and 99.9). Example: To set the architect's fee percentage to 7.5%:

Architect's Fee (%) 7.5

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Example: To eliminate architect's fees from the calculations, set the architect's fee percentage to 0%:

Architect's Fee (%) 0

• Rounding Value: When you enter a rounding value, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator prints an additional line in the report with the total cost rounded to the value entered. Example: The entry to round the total cost to the nearest $1,000 is:

Rounding Value ($) 1000

The total cost and rounded total cost in the report are

Units Cost Total Total Cost 50,000 90.71 4,535,461 Rounded to Nearest 1,000 4,535,000

• Report Date: The report date is the date of the costs in the report. If you leave this field blank, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator uses the most recent date for which costs are available. To get costs for a prior date, enter the date of the report for the cost data you want to use (in the format of mm/yyyy e.g., 08/1996 for August 1996). Costs are available for current or prior dates only. The earliest date available is October 1975.

Example: To set the report date to February 1993:

Report Date (mm/yyyy) 02/1993

• Single Line Backdate: When you enter a single line backdate, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator prints an additional line in the cost report containing the total cost of the building indexed back to the date entered. Enter this date in the format mm/yyyy. The earliest date available is October 1975.

Example: To set the single line backdate date to July 1986:

Single Line Backdate (mm/yyyy) 07/1986

The total cost and backdated total cost in the report are:

Units Cost Total Total Cost 50,000 90.71 4,535,461 Total Back Dated to 07/1986 3,582,850

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• Total Floor Area Override: Enter a Total Floor Area to be used in the Summary Report when calculating the Cost Per Square Foot. This is only necessary when the following two conditions are present:

• The estimate has more than one section.

• You do not want to use the sum of the Total Floor Areas for the individual sections in the Summary Report.

Example: If Section 1 of a report is a 6,000 square foot Mortuary (costing $300,000) and Section 2 is a 720 square foot Residential Garage (costing $18,000), Commercial Estimator calculates the Cost Per Square Foot in the Summary Report by dividing the sum of the section costs by the sum of the section floor areas:

($300,000 + $18,000) divided by (6,000 + 720) = $47.32

If you want to use only the mortuary area (and not the garage area) in this calculation, enter 6000 in this field.

Total Floor Area Override (SF) 6000

In this case, the cost per square foot is calculated as:

($300,000 + $18,000) divided by 6,000 = $53.00

Example: If Section 1 of a report is a 10,000 square foot Office Building (Shell) and Section 2 is the Tenant Improvements all 10,000 square feet of this building, Commercial Estimator automatically uses 20,000 square feet when calculating the Cost Per Square Foot in the Summary Report. Enter 10000 in this field if you only want to use the area of the building.

Total Floor Area Override (SF) 10000

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Assessment Cost Adjustments

The Assessment Cost Adjustment fields are:

Assessment

Overall Assessment %

Building Assessment %

Land Assessment %

Assessed Value Rounding ($)

The fields in this section are:

• Assessed Value Percentages: For each assessed value percentage you set, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator prints an additional line with the appropriate assessed value (calculated as the percentage times the total cost).

• Assessed Value Rounding Value: When you enter an assessed value rounding value, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator prints an additional line in the report with the assessed value rounded to the value entered. If you entered more than one assessed value percentage, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator prints an additional line for each assessed value.

Example: The entries to set the assessed value percentage for the building to 25% and for the land to 10%, and have the assessed values rounded to the nearest $100, are:

Assessment Items

Overall Assessment %

Building Assessment % 25

199 Land Assessment % 10

1 Assessed Value Rounding ($) 100

The total cost and assessed values in the report are:

Units Cost Total Depreciated Cost 20,000 59.96 1,199,275 Assessed Value - Building 25.0% 299,819 Rounded to Nearest 1,000 300,000 Assessed Value - Land 10.0% 119,928 Rounded to Nearest 1,000 120,000

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Insurance Cost Adjustments

The Insurance Cost Adjustment fields are:

Insurance Present Insurance ($)

New Depreciated

Coinsurance (%)

Exclusion ID

OR Set for Estimate:

Architect's Fees

Basement Excavation

Foundation Below Ground

Piping Below Ground

Overall Percentage

These fields are:

• Present Insurance ($): Sets the present insurance amount for the policy. When you set the present insurance amount, you must also select whether it is based on a replacement cost basis (“new”) or actual cash value basis (“depreciated”). Commercial/Agricultural Estimator prints the present insurance amount in a special insurance summary, comparing it to the appropriate total cost.

Example: The entries to set the present insurance amount on a replacement cost basis to $3,500,000 are:

Present Insurance ($) 3500000 New Depreciated

The insurance summary portion of the report for these entries is:

Insurable Replacement Cost 4,799,429 Present Policy Limit 72.9% 3,500,000

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Example: The entries to set the present insurance amount on an actual cash value basis to $3,000,000 are:

Present Insurance ($) 3000000 New Depreciated

The insurance summary portion of a report for these entries is:

Insurable Cash Value 4,535,461 Present Policy Limit 62.5% 3,000,000

• Coinsurance %: Sets the coinsurance percentage used in calculating the suggested policy limits.

Example: The entry to set the coinsurance percentage to 80% is:

Coinsurance (%) 80

The insurance summary portion of a report for this entry is:

Insurable Replacement Cost 4,799,429 Suggested Policy Limit (Coinsurance) 80.0% 3,839,543

In this example, if the present insurance new is also set to $3,500,000, the insurance summary portion of the report becomes:

Insurable Replacement Cost 4,799,429 Suggested Policy Limit (Coinsurance) 80.0% 3,839,543 Present Policy Limit 72.9% 3,500,000 Variance -8.8% -339,543

• Exclusion Fields: Commercial/Agricultural Estimator allows you to exclude the cost of any combination of the following items:

• Architect's Fees

• Basement Excavation

• Foundation Below Ground

• Piping Below Ground

In addition, you can use the overall percentage to exclude a given percentage of the replacement cost new.

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You can set exclusions in either of two methods in Commercial/Agricultural Estimator:

Method 1: By using preset exclusion IDs, which automatically set each of the four exclusion types and optionally the overall Percentage. Commercial/Agricultural Estimator is delivered with two preset IDs:

• “None,” which excludes none of the four exclusion items.

• “All,” which excludes all four of the items.

You can use the customization option in Commercial/Agricultural Estimator to set any additional exclusion IDs desired.

Example: To use the preset exclusion ID “All,” enter its name on the worksheet:

Exclusion ID All

OR Set for Estimate:

Architect's Fees

Basement Excavation


Piping Below Ground

Overall Percentage

When you select the exclusion ID in the program, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator automatically displays the items excluded:

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Method 2: By setting the exclusion items to exclude and the overall percentage for the individual estimate.

Example: The entries to exclude architect's fees and foundation below ground, and additionally set an overall exclusion percentage of 4% (without using a preset exclusion ID) are:

Exclusion ID OR Set for Estimate:

Architect's Fees

Basement Excavation


Piping Below Ground

Overall Percentage 4

The exclusion portion of a report with these exclusion settings is:

Building Cost New 50,000 99.68 4,984,046 Less Exclusions Architect Fee(s) 8.4% 420,653 Foundation Below Ground 2.6% 131,579 Overall Exclusion 4.0% 199,362 Insurable Replacement Cost 50,000 84.65 4,232,452

Sections


Sections

You enter the detailed information for the estimate in the “Section” portion of the worksheet. The term section is used because the Commercial/Agricultural Estimator allows the building or buildings in the estimate to be optionally divided into two or more sections. Each section can have one or more occupancies. In many estimates, you will have only one section. However, you can divide the building (or buildings) into sections in the following cases:

• Horizontal Sectioning: When a building has setbacks (some floors are significantly larger than other floors), you can use one section for the lower floors and another section for the upper floors.

Example:

Section 2

Section 1

• Vertical Sectioning: When a building has wings with different number of stories, you can use one section for the main part of the building and other sections for the other portions of the building.

Example:

Section 1 Section 2

• Multiple Buildings: When you want a single report for two or more buildings, you can use a section for each building.

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You may use combinations of these cases. As a general rule, use a separate section to describe each homogeneous division of the building or each building in the estimate.

The data for each section is divided into three different parts on the worksheet, each corresponding to a different data entry tab:

• Occupancies, which includes the occupancy (building use), class of construction, story height and cost rank.

• Building Data, which includes size, height, shape, age and depreciation information.

• Components, which includes the construction components for such construction systems as exterior walls, heating and cooling, sprinklers and elevators.

• Additions and Remarks

These section items are the front and back of a page in the worksheet. This allows you to use a separate worksheet page for each section in the estimate.

Occupancies


Occupancies


Occupancies consists of the following items:

• Building’s occupancy (building use), as an occupancy number, name and percentage

• Construction class

• Average Story height

• Rank (quality)

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Occupancy Number, Name and Percentage


Occupancy, or building use, identifies the use or uses of the building as it was originally designed. See the Occupancy Reference in this User Guide for complete descriptions of all occupancies available in Commercial/Agricultural Estimator. These descriptions are also available in the program's help system.

If you encounter a building that does not have an occupancy number, you can value it as follows:

• Select an occupancy number for a building with similar design characteristics.

• Enter the name you want printed in the report in the “Occupancy Name” column of the occupancy grid.

• Make any cost modifications necessary to adjust the cost of the original design to conform to the current use.

Note: If the designed use and the actual use differ, the design generally determines the cost used in calculating the basic replacement cost. Therefore, use the occupancy of the designed use to determine costs, and change the occupancy name to match the current use.

You must enter at least one occupancy in each section of the building. You must also enter the percentage of the total floor area for each occupancy in the % column. The total percentage for all occupancies in the section must be 100%. You can enter as many occupancies in each section as you need. Use multiple occupancies as follows:

• When a building or section has more than one occupancy. Example: If a four story building has a bank on the first floor and offices on the other three, enter the two occupancies as follows:


304 Bank 25 B 12 2

344 Office 75 B 12 2

• When any of the other information in the occupancy grid differs within a building or section.

Occupancies


Example: If a three story bank building is 20' high on the first floor and 10' high on the second and third floors, make the following occupancy entries:


304 Bank 33 B 20 2

304 Bank 67 B 10 2

When entering occupancies on the worksheet, you can enter either of the following:

• Occupancy Number: When you know the occupancy number, you can directly enter into the occupancy data grid in the program. Commercial/Agricultural Estimator will automatically display the occupancy name.

• Occupancy Name: When you do not know the occupancy number, you can use the occupancy search function in Commercial/Agricultural Estimator to locate the desired occupancy. Commercial/Agricultural Estimator will automatically display the occupancy number.

In most cases, you only need to enter either the occupancy number or the occupancy name on the worksheet. You only need to enter both when you want to change the occupancy name.

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Class of Construction


Class of construction divides all buildings into basic cost groups by type of framing (supporting columns and beams), walls, floor and roof structures, and fireproofing. Commercial/Agricultural Estimator has the following eight Marshall & Swift construction classes (each of which is defined beginning on the following page):

A - Fireproof Structural Steel Frame B - Reinforced Concrete Frame C - Masonry Bearing Walls D - Wood or Steel Stud Framed Exterior Walls H - Hoop Frame M - Mill Type Construction P - Wood Frame and Metal Walls (Pole Frame) S - Metal Frame and Walls W - Metal Slant Frame and Walls

In addition, in the insurance version of Commercial/Agricultural Estimator, you can use the ISO classes, as defined in the Commercial Fire Rating Schedule based on the ability of a building to withstand fire. The basic ISO construction classes, which are defined beginning on page 42, are:

1 - Frame/Combustible 2 - Joisted Masonry 3 - Noncombustible 4 - Masonry Noncombustible 5 - Modified Fire Resistive 6 - Fire Resistive

Construction class, either Marshall & Swift or ISO, is required.

Occupancies


Class A: Fireproof Structural Steel Frame

The primary feature of class A buildings is the fireproofed structural steel frame, which may be welded, bolted or riveted together. The fireproofing may be masonry, poured concrete, plaster, sprayed fiber or any other method, which gives a high fire-resistance rating.

Floor and roof in class A structures are normally reinforced concrete on steel decking or formed slabs resting on the frame or poured to become integral with it. They may also be composed of prefabricated panels and may be mechanically stressed.

Exterior walls are curtain walls of masonry, concrete, steel studs and stucco, or one of the many types of panels of metal, glass, masonry or concrete. Interior partitions frequently are of masonry or gypsum block, although many movable and lightweight steel partitions are used.

Included in this class are Uniform, Basic and Standard Building Code construction, Types I and II (noncombustible) and ISO classes 5 and 6, if the framing is protected steel. ISO class 5 and 6 buildings with load-bearing walls and no interior framing and most low-rise buildings should be classified as class C for pricing purposes. This class is also referred to as Modified Fire Resistive or Two—Four-hour construction.

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Class B: Reinforced Concrete Frame

The primary characteristic of class B buildings is the reinforced concrete frame in which the columns and beams can be either formed or precast concrete. They may be mechanically stressed. Class B buildings are fire-resistant structures.

Floors and roofs in class B structures are formed or precast concrete slabs. The exterior walls, generally, are masonry or reinforced concrete curtain walls or any of the many types of wall panels of concrete, metal, glass or stone. In some class B buildings the walls may be partially load bearing. Interior partitions are often masonry, reinforced concrete or gypsum block. Many lightweight and movable partitions are used where structural walls are not needed.

Included in this class are Uniform, Basic and Standard Building Code construction, Types I and II (noncombustible) and ISO classes 5 and 6, if the framing is concrete. ISO class 5 and 6 buildings with load-bearing walls and no interior framing and most low-rise buildings should be classified as class C for pricing purposes. This class is also referred to as Fire Resistive or Two—Four-hour construction.

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Class C: Masonry Bearing Walls

Masonry or reinforced concrete (including tilt-up) construction characterizes class C buildings. The walls may be load-bearing, i.e., supporting roof and upper floor loads, or nonbearing with concrete, steel or wood columns, bents or arches supporting the load. Wood or steel joists or trusses support upper floors and roofs. Ground floors may be concrete slabs. Upper floors may be of concrete plank, steel deck or wood. Bearing walls are frequently strengthened by concrete bond beams and pilasters. Class C buildings are not fire-resistant structures.

Included in this class are Uniform and Basic Building Code, Type III (noncombustible wall), Standard Code Type V and ISO classes 2 and 4, and those ISO class 5 and 6 buildings that have load-bearing walls without interior framing and of low-rise design (3 stories or less). This class is also referred to as Masonry or Unprotected Noncombustible, Joisted or Unprotected Masonry, or Ordinary or Unprotected One-hour, and includes certain Two-hour or heavy timber construction.

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Class D: Wood- or Steel-Framed Exterior Walls

Class D buildings are characterized by combustible construction. The exterior walls may be made up of closely spaced wood or steel studs as in the case of a typical frame house. Exterior covers may be wood siding, shingles, stucco, brick or stone veneer or some other type of material.

Floors and roofs are supported on wood or steel joists or trusses. The floor may be a concrete slab on the ground.

Construction Type V (wood-frame) of the Uniform, Type IV Basic and Type VI Standard Building Code are included in this class, as are ISO class 1 buildings. This class is also referred to as Unprotected-protected One-hour Construction.

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Class H: Hoop Frame

Class H (a subset of Class D) buildings are characterized by combustible prefabricated wood post and tubular steel semicircular (hoop – quonset shape) framed roofs that curve to a short wooden pony wall or to the ground. The roof and walls are generally covered with canvas or a woven vinyl tarp. Ground floors are typically dirt or can be a concrete slab.

Construction Type V (wood-frame) of the Uniform, Type IV Basic and Type VI Standard Building Code are included in this class, as are ISO Class 1 buildings. This class is also referred to as Unprotected-protected One-hour Construction.

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Class M: Mill Type Construction

Class M buildings are characterized by heavy masonry and timber construction. The walls are generally thick load-bearing brick or non-bearing with open wood columns, trusses or arches supporting the load. Floors are heavy laminated wood or a concrete slab on the ground.

Included in this class are Uniform and Basic Building Code, Type III (noncombustible wall), Standard Code Type V and ISO classes 2 and 4, and those ISO class 5 and 6 buildings that have load-bearing walls without interior framing and of low-rise design (3 stories or less). This class is also referred to as Masonry or Unprotected Noncombustible, Joisted or Unprotected Masonry, or Ordinary or Unprotected One-hour, and includes certain Two-hour or heavy timber construction.

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Class P: Wood Frame and Metal Walls (Pole Frame)

Class P buildings (a subset of Class D) are characterized by combustible prefabricated wood structural members. The exterior walls are comprised of an open-wood-skeleton post frame and trusses with exterior coverings of prefabricated metal panels or sheet siding. Wall girts span between posts and there can be an in-fill of wood studs. Upper floors are supported on wood joists or trusses. The roof is supported by prefabricated trussed-rafters with wood purlins or nailers. Ground floors are typically concrete slabs or can be dirt.

Construction Type V (wood-frame) of the Uniform, Type IV Basic and Type VI Standard Building Code are included in this class, as are ISO Class 1 buildings. This class is also referred to as Unprotected-protected One-hour Construction.

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Class S: Metal Frame and Walls

Class S buildings are characterized by incombustible construction and prefabricated structural members. They are not fire-resistant buildings. The exterior walls may be steel studs or an open-steel-skeleton frame with exterior coverings of prefabricated panels or sheet siding. Upper floors and roof are supported on steel joists or beams. Ground floors are typically concrete slabs.

Included in this class are Uniform and Standard Building Code construction, Type IV (noncombustible), Basic code Type V and ISO class 3 buildings. This class is also referred to as Noncombustible and can be One-hour Type II construction.

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Class W: Metal Slant Frame and Walls

Class W buildings (a subset of Class S) are characterized by incombustible construction and light prefabricated structural members. They are not fire-resistant buildings. The exterior walls and roof coverings are prefabricated metal panels or sheet siding supported by an open-steel skeleton slant (modified A) frame. Ground floors are typically concrete slabs.

Included in this class are Uniform and Standard Building Code construction, Type IV (noncombustible), Basic Code Type V and ISO Class 3 buildings. This class is also referred to as Noncombustible.

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ISO Construction Classes

Instead of the Marshall & Swift construction classes, you can use one of the ISO classes (1-6), as defined in the Commercial Fire Rating Schedule (CFRS). Due to the possible variations within some of the ISO Classes, you can append the ISO class code with a code to identify the type of framing that exists in the building. The ISO class codes, both the main classes and those with an appended code, are:

ISO M&S Class ISO Description Class Framing Type

1 Frame/Combustible D Wood- or Steel-Framed Exterior Walls

1H Frame/Combustible H Hoop Frame 1P Frame Combustible P Wood Frame and Metal Walls

(Pole Frame) 2 Joisted Masonry C Masonry Bearing Walls

2M Joisted Masonry M Mill Type Construction 3 Noncombustible S Metal Frame and Walls

3W Noncombustible W Metal Slant Frame and Walls 4 Masonry Noncombustible C Masonry Bearing Walls 5 Modified Fire Resistive A Fireproof Structural Steel

Frame 5B Modified Fire Resistive B Reinforced Concrete Frame 6C Modified Fire Resistive C Framing other than Protected

Steel or Reinforced Concrete, or NO FRAME

6 Fire Resistive B Reinforced Concrete Frame 6A Fire Resistive A Fireproof Structural Steel

Frame 6C Fire Resistive C Framing other than Protected

Steel or Reinforced Concrete, or NO FRAME

Example: The entry for an ISO class 4 (masonry noncombustible) structure is:


300 Apartment (High Rise) 100 4 10 2

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Example: The entry for an ISO class 5 (modified fire resistive) structure with a protected steel frame is:


300 Apartment (High Rise) 100 5 10 2

Example: The entry for an ISO class 5 (modified fire resistive) structure with a reinforced concrete frame is:


300 Apartment (High Rise) 100 5B 10 2

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Story Height


Story height is the vertical distance from the top of one floor to the top of the next floor. In a one-story building, measure story height from the floor surface to the roof eave. Do not include parapets (extensions of the wall above the roofline) in story height.

When using a single section, if the story heights vary in a multistory building, you can do either of the following:

• Compute the average story height by dividing the total building height by the number of stories. Example: If the first floor of a three-story building is 18 feet high and each of the other two floors are 10 feet high, compute the average story height by adding up the heights for each floor and dividing by the number of stories:

Average Story Height18 feet 2 x 10 feet

3Stories38 feet

3Stories12.67 feet=

+= =

Enter this in the height column for the occupancy:


304 Bank 100 B 12.67 2

• Enter the two story heights on separate rows in the occupancy grid: Example: The entries for the previous example are:


304 Bank 33 B 18 2

304 Bank 67 B 10 2

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For a building with a very high pitched roof, (e.g., A-frame):

• Compute the cubic area (length x width x height) of the lower building portion, excluding A-frame roof section.

• Compute the cubic area of the A-frame roof section by multiplying the length x width x height and divide by 2.

• Add both sections of the building together and divide total by square foot area (excluding mezzanines) to determine building height.

For unfinished attics, include half of the increased height of the attic area when computing average story height.

Example: A two-story building with a height of 10 feet on each of the two floors and an unfinished 8-foot-high attic has an effective height of 24 feet, computed as follows:

10 feet + 10 feet +8 Feet

224 feet=

The average story height entered on the worksheet for this building is 12 feet (the 24-foot effective height divided by the 2 floors).

Commercial/Agricultural Estimator requires a story height for the calculations. However, if you do not enter a story height, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator automatically and uses the typical height for the occupancy (displaying it in the occupancy grid when you enter the occupancy).

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Rank


The cost rank (quality) determines the overall cost level in the report. You can override this rank for any individual construction component.

The four basic cost ranks are:

• Low (Rank 1) - These tend to be very plain buildings that conform to minimum building code requirements. Interiors are plain with little attention given to detail or finish. Typically, there are minimum mechanical and low-cost finishes throughout.

• Average (Rank 2) - These buildings are the most commonly found and meet building code requirements. There is some ornamentation on the exterior with interiors having some trim items. Lighting and plumbing are adequate to service the occupants of the building.

• Good (Rank 3) - These are generally well designed buildings. Exterior walls usually have a mix of ornamental finishes. Interior walls are nicely finished and there are good quality floor covers. Lighting and plumbing include better quality fixtures.

• Excellent (Rank 4) - Usually, these buildings are specially designed, have high-cost materials and exhibit excellent workmanship. Both exteriors and interiors have custom and ornamental features. Lighting and plumbing include high-cost fixtures.

In addition to the four ranks listed on the worksheet, you can enter ranks down to 0.5 and up to 5.

Also, you can enter a cost rank between two rank numbers.

Example: If a building is between average (rank 2) and above average (rank 3) in cost, you can enter 2.5 for the rank:


304 Bank 100 C 14 2.5

Commercial/Agricultural Estimator requires a rank for the calculations. However, if you do not enter a rank, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator automatically sets the

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rank to a default value (typically 2, “Average,” which you can set to a different value in Customize Data Entry option of the Tools menu).

You should exercise extreme care in choosing the cost rank. The descriptions above are only a brief guide to the basic characteristics found at each rank level. The steps you should follow in selecting a cost rank for a building are:

• Locate the appropriate section in the Marshall Valuation Service for the occupancy selected (Sections 11-18).

• Review the photographs and notes as a preliminary screening step in selecting the cost rank. Identify the photograph or photographs that appear similar to the building being valued, and note the quality level given.

• Review the descriptions in the Rank Selection Guide the Occupancy Reference or the Help system for each quality level for the construction class of the building. From the characteristics described under exterior wall, interior, lighting, plumbing, mechanical and heat, select the quality that best describes the building. This is the building's cost rank.

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Building Data

Building Data:

Total Floor Area (sq. ft.) Physical & Functional Depreciation N Number of Stories: Section Marshall & Swift Tables Building: Combined Physical & Functional Perimeter (linear feet) Separate Physical OR Shape *** and Functional Effective Age (years) Age/Life (Straight Line) Typical Life (if not M&S) None Base Date Additional Functional Depreciation Effective Age Adj. Value External Depreciation

Building Data consists of the following items:

• Total Floor Area

• Number of Stories

• Perimeter or Shape

• Effective Age and Typical Life

• Base Date and Effective Age Adjustment Value

• Depreciation Information

Building Data


Total Floor Area

Total Floor Area (sq. ft.)

The total floor area of a section is the total area on all floors based on the building's exterior dimensions. When calculating total floor area, do not include any of the following: Basements, mezzanines, balconies, unfinished attics, exterior porches, decks, patios or garages.

When entering total floor area on the worksheet and into the program, do not include commas.

Example: The entry for 24,525 square feet is:

Total Floor Area (sq. ft.) 24525

Total floor area is required—you must enter it in each section of the estimate, except if the occupancy in the section is a non-building occupancy.

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Number of Stories

Number of Stories: Section

Building:

Commercial/Agricultural Estimator has two fields for number of stories: the number of stories in the section of the building, and the total number of stories in the building. In many cases, these values will be the same. In such cases, you only need to enter the number of stories in the section—Commercial/Agricultural Estimator will automatically set the number of stories in the building to this value.

• Estimate with One Section: If your estimate has only one section, enter its number of stories in “Number of Stories: Section” only.

Example: The entry for a building with 3 stories, entered as a single section, is:

Number of Stories: Section 3 Building:

• Vertically Sectioned Building: If you vertically section a building, enter the number of stories in each section under “Number of Stories: Section.”

Example: A building that is part 6 stories and part 3 stories can be vertically sectioned as follows:

Section 16 Stories

Section 23 Stories

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The entries for this building are:

Section 1:


Section 2:


• Horizontally Section Buildings: If you horizontally section a building, enter the number of stories in each section under “Number of Stories: Section,” and the total number of stories in the building under “Number of Stories: Building.”

Example: A building that has a one-story bank on the first floor (20' story height), and five stories of offices on the second through sixth stories (10' story height), is sectioned horizontally as follows:

Section 25 Stories

Section 11 Story

The entries for this building are:

Section 1:

Number of Stories: Section 1 Building: 6

Section 2:


For a multistory building, the number of stories is used to adjust the costs for high-rise construction (by taking into consideration the additional framing required in

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multi-level buildings as well as the cost of raising material and labor to the upper floors).

Commercial/Agricultural Estimator requires a number of stories for the calculations. However, if you do not enter a number of stories, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator automatically sets the number of stories to a default value (typically 1, which you can set to a different value in Customize Data Entry option of the Tools menu).

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Perimeter or Shape

Perimeter (linear feet) OR Shape ***

Use these fields to enter one (but not both) of the following:

• Perimeter: The total linear feet of wall that encloses the floor area (based on exterior dimensions).

If the perimeter varies in a multistory building, enter the average perimeter on this line when using one section.

Example: If a 10-story building has a perimeter of 660 feet on the first floor and 500 feet on the other 9 floors, the average perimeter is

Average Perimeter660 feet x 1story 500 feet x 9 stories

10 Stories5160 feet10 Stories

= 516 feet

=+

=,

The entry for this perimeter is:

Perimeter (linear feet) 516 OR Shape ***

If you horizontally section this building with the first floor in section 1 and the other nine floors in section 2, the entries are:

Section 1:



Section 2:



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• Shape: If you do not know the perimeter, you can enter one of the following shapes:

1=Square 2=Rectangular or Slightly Irregular

3=Irregular 4=Very Irregular

Whenever possible, it is best to enter the perimeter.

Commercial/Agricultural Estimator requires either the perimeter or the shape for the calculations. However, if you do not make an entry, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator automatically sets the shape to a default value (typically 2, “Slightly Irregular,” which you can set to a different value in the Customize Data Entry option of the Tools menu when using the program).

Note: For shed buildings that typically have one open side (i.e., no wall on one side), you should enter the perimeter as the number of linear feet of the sides of the shed with walls (i.e., do not include the side with no wall). If you enter a shape for shed buildings, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator calculates the perimeter assuming only three walls. Given this, when entering wall components for such buildings, the wall percentages should total 100%, as explained on page 67.

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Effective Age

Effective Age (years)

The effective age of a building is its age in years as compared with other buildings performing like functions. It is the actual age less any years that have been taken off by face-lifting, structural reconstruction, removal of functional inadequacies, etc.

Use the following steps to determine the effective age of a building:

• Find the typical building life for the occupancy and quality of the building being valued using the “Typical Building Lives” table in the Occupancy Reference section of this User Guide.

• Based on an evaluation of the building, its condition, construction quality, actual age and any renovations or repairs that have been made, estimate the number of years of “useful” life that remain.

• Subtract the “remaining life” from the “typical building life” to obtain the effective age.

Example: The building being valued is an above average quality, Class C office building built 30 years ago. The following renovations and repairs have been completed:

• The electrical system was replaced 10 years ago.

• The heating plant was replaced 4 years ago.

• The roof was repaired 8 years ago.

• The interior was completely renovated 10 years ago, with new floor covering, wall finish and plumbing fixtures.

Based on the building's current condition and a subjective evaluation of the effect of these changes, you estimate that the remaining useful life of the office building is now 45 years. The typical building life (based on the table in the Occupancy Reference) is 55 years. Therefore, the effective age is:

Typical Building Life 55 years Remaining Useful Life Effective Age 10 years

-45 years

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The entry of effective age is optional, except if you set physical and functional depreciation using either of the following methods (see page 59 for further details):

• Marshall & Swift Tables: Use the Effective Age together with the Typical Life to set the combined Physical and Functional Depreciation Percentage using the depreciation table in Section 97 of the Marshall Valuation Service.

• Age/Life (Straight Line): Use the Effective Age together with the Typical Life to calculate the combined Physical and Functional Depreciation Percentage using straight-line depreciation.

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Typical Life

Typical Life (if not M&S)

The typical life of a building is its expected life, based on its occupancy, class and rank (quality). You can set typical life by either of the following methods:

• Marshall & Swift: With this method, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator automatically sets the typical life from the tables in Section 97 of the Marshall Valuation Service, based on the occupancy, class and rank. To use this method, do not make an entry on the Worksheet, then accept the Marshall & Swift option for typical life on the Building Data screen:

• Entered Value: With this method, you enter your own typical life. To use this method, enter the desired typical life on the Worksheet, then enter it in the Entered Value field on the Building Data screen within the program.

Example: The entry for a 60 year typical life is:

Typical Life (if not M&S) 60

Enter this on the Entered Value field on the Building Data screen:

Commercial/Agricultural Estimator uses typical life to calculate the section’s combined physical and functional depreciation percentage if you use either of the following methods (see page 59 for further details):

• Marshall & Swift Tables: With this method, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator uses the typical life, together with the effective age, to calculate the amount of normal physical and functional depreciation using the depreciation table in Section 97 of the Marshall Valuation Service.

• Age/Life (Straight Line): With this method, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator calculates the depreciation percentage as the effective age divided by the typical life.

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Base Date and Effective Age Adjustment Value

Base Date Effective Age Adj. Value

These two fields adjust the effective age and addition costs from one date to another. This is typically used to automatically adjust these items when you recalculate estimates you have saved in the future, as discussed below.

These fields are:

• Base Date: The date of the effective age and the addition costs. Enter dates in format of mm/yyyy (e.g., 08/1992 for August 1992).

• Effective Age Adjustment Value: The adjustment value is number of years to change the effective age for each year between the base date and the report date. Commercial/Agricultural Estimator adjusts the effective age by multiplying this adjustment value by the number of years between the report date and base date. It only has an effect if these two dates are different.

Example: If a building had a 5 year effective age in January 1995, and the effective age adjustment is 1 year per year, the entries are:

Effective Age (years) 5 Typical Life (if not M&S) Base Date 1/1995 Effective Age Adj. Value 1

If the report date is also January 1995, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator uses the 5-year effective age in its calculations.

If the report date is January 2002, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator updates the effective age to 12 years, effective age in January 1995 (5 years) plus the adjustment value (1) times the number of years between January 1995 and January 2002 (7): New effective age = 5 + 1 x 7 = 12

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Depreciation

Physical & Functional Depreciation Marshall & Swift Tables Combined Physical & Functional Separate Physical and Functional Age/Life (Straight Line) None Additional Functional Depreciation External Depreciation

The Depreciation section of the worksheet contains the following depreciation items: Physical and Functional Depreciation, Additional Functional Depreciation and External Depreciation.

Physical & Functional Depreciation

Commercial/Agricultural Estimator has the following methods for setting Physical and Functional Depreciation for the section. The percentage set here is automatically applied to all components that you do not individually depreciate. Physical depreciation is the loss in value due to physical deterioration. Functional depreciation (or technical obsolescence) is the loss in value due to lack of utility or desirability of part or all of the property, inherent to the improvement or equipment. Thus, a new structure may suffer obsolescence when built.

The methods for setting Physical and Functional Depreciation are:

• Marshall & Swift Tables: Use the section’s Typical Life and Effective Age to set the combined Physical and Functional Depreciation Percentage using the depreciation table in Section 97 of the Marshall Valuation Service.

• Combined Physical and Functional Percentage: Enter your own combined Physical and Functional Depreciation Percentages.

• Separate Physical and Functional Percentages: Enter your own separate Percentages for Physical and Functional Depreciation.

• Age/Life (Straight Line): Use the section’s Typical Life and Effective Age to calculate the combined Physical and Functional Depreciation Percentage using straight-line depreciation.

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• None: Do not set an overall depreciation percentage for the section (i.e., do not automatically depreciate any components). With this method you can, however, depreciate individual building components by entering a depreciation percentage or an age and life for them.

For the methods that set a combined Physical and Functional Depreciation Percentage, the report contains a single line, “Physical & Functional.”

Example: Units Cost Total Replacement Cost New 20,000 68.53 1,370,600 Less Depreciation Physical & Functional 12.5% 171,325 Depreciated Cost 20,000 59.96 1,199,275

For the method for which you set separate Physical and Functional Depreciation Percentages, the report contains a one line for each depreciation type.

Example: Units Cost Total Replacement Cost New 20,000 68.53 1,370,600 Less Depreciation Physical 12.0% 164,472 Functional 7.5% 102,795 Depreciated Cost 20,000 55.17 1,103,333

Additional Functional Depreciation

Use this field if you set a combined Physical and Functional Depreciation Percentage (by entering a percentage directly, or using the Marshall & Swift or Age/Life options) and need to add some additional functional depreciation).

External Depreciation

Use this field to enter a percentage for External depreciation (also called locational or economic obsolescence) , the loss in value due to causes outside the property and independent of it.

Note: You can use the check box labeled “Apply all depreciation percentages to Replacement Cost New” on the Cost Adjustments screen to indicate how to apply the depreciation percentages. Check this box if you want all depreciation percentages applied to the Replacement Cost New. If you do not check this box, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator subtracts physical depreciation from the Replacement Cost New, then multiplies functional depreciation percentage by the result. It then subtracts the functional depreciation from this value and multiplies the external depreciation percentage by that result. The following illustrates the calculations with and without this box checked, assuming each depreciation percentage is 10%:

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Checked Not Checked Replacement Cost New $100,000 $100,000 Physical & Functional Depreciation (10%) 10,000 10,000 Subtotal 90,000 90,000 Additional Functional Depreciation (10%) 10,000 9,000 Subtotal 80,000 81,000 External Depreciation (10%) 10,000 8,100 Depreciated Cost 70,000 72,900

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Components

Components (see back for list):

Code System Description Units % Size1 Size2 Rank Depr Age Life

The Section Detail of the worksheet is for the entry of building components for the following construction systems in both Commercial and Agricultural Estimators:

Exterior Walls Heating, Cooling and Ventilation (HVAC) Elevators Sprinklers Mezzanines Balconies Malls Miscellaneous Items (Fire Alarm Systems and Balconies) Land Value and Site Improvements

In addition, the Agricultural Estimator has components in the following construction systems:

Shed & Farm Building Equipment Feeders, Waterers & Waste Equipment Stock & Equestrian Equipment Barn & Dairy Equipment Poultry Equipment Sheep & Swine Equipment Grain Handling & Storage Greenhouse Equipment Miscellaneous Agricultural Equipment Manufactured Housing

Commercial/Agricultural Estimator automatically includes exterior walls and HVAC (where appropriate) in the calculated costs. If you enter an exterior wall or HVAC component in a section, it overrides the system “default.” For all other construction systems, you must enter one or more components to have Commercial/Agricultural Estimator include a cost in the report.

Components


The component grid on the worksheet, which is identical to the component data entry grid in the program, has the following columns:

• Code, System and Description


Use these columns to identify the construction component in either of the following ways:

• Enter the code, either from the back of page 1 of the worksheet or from the following pages. When you enter this code in the data entry grid, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator automatically displays the component's construction system and description.

• Enter the construction system and description of the component. When entering data into the program, you can select the construction system and component description from lists, and Commercial/Agricultural Estimator automatically adds the component code, system and description to the grid.

• Units or %


Use these columns to enter the amount of the component in one (but not both) of the following ways:

• Units: Quantity or amount of the component, either square feet, number of, or dollar amount (depending on the component).

• %: The percentage of total floor area for the component.

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Not all components have both of these methods available, as indicated by “N/A” in the following table:

Component Type Units %

HVAC Square feet of floor area served

Percentage of total floor area served

Exterior Walls N/A Percentage of total wall area

Elevators (Square Foot Method)

Square feet of floor area served


Elevators (Count Method)

Number of elevators N/A

Sprinklers Square feet of floor area served


Mezzanines Square feet of mezzanine area

N/A

Balconies Square feet of balcony area

N/A

Malls Square feet of mall area N/A

Fire Alarm Systems Square feet of floor area served


Land Value (Site Value)

Dollar amount N/A

Site Improvements Dollar amount N/A

You cannot enter a percentage for any of the components in the special Agricultural Estimator construction systems. The type of units varies from component to component in these construction systems.

Components


• Size1 and Size2


These columns allow you to enter the following additional information about selected components:

• Climate for HVAC: Commercial/Agricultural Estimator automatically sets the climate code based on the building's ZIP Code. If you want to specify the climate yourself, enter one of the following codes in the Size1 column:

1. Mild (Low Cost) 2. Moderate (Average Cost) 3. Extreme (High Cost)

• Number of Stops for Elevators (by Count): Commercial/Agricultural Estimator automatically sets the number of stops for elevators to the number of stories in the section. Use the Size1 column to enter a different number of stops.

• Agricultural Component Sizes: Certain agricultural components require that you enter a size in the Size1 column, while others require sized in both of these size columns. See the descriptions of the agricultural components beginning on page 125 (or the help system) for a complete definition of these sizes

• Rank


The rank column allows you to enter the rank for a component. If you do not enter a component rank, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator automatically uses the rank entered for the occupancy. The minimum rank is 0.5 and the maximum is 5.0, with the four standard ranks:

Rank 1: Low Rank 2: Average Rank 3: Good Rank 4: Excellent

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• Depreciation, Effective Age and Typical Life


These columns allow you to enter the depreciation percentage for a component, or to depreciate a component using age/life (straight line) depreciation. If you do not enter a component depreciation percentage or an age and life, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator automatically calculates its cost using the depreciation percentage(s) for the section (either the overall percentage, or the physical and functional percentages).

Components


Exterior Walls

You do not need to select wall components. If you do not enter any wall components, the Commercial/Agricultural Estimator automatically includes a wall cost in the report. This cost is based on the default wall types for your occupancy, rank and class in the Marshall Valuation Service. In many cases, this cost is an average of two or more wall types.

• Wall Codes and Descriptions

See page 91 for a complete list of wall types and their detailed descriptions.

• Units or %

Use the % column to specify the percentage of each wall type in the building. The percentages should total 100% for all wall types entered.

For shed buildings that only have three walls, the total wall percentages should be 100% even though the shed does not have four walls. This does not result in too high a wall cost, since the perimeter you enter for these sheds is only the length of the sides with walls (as indicated on page 54). If you enter a shape for one of these sheds, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator calculates the perimeter assuming three walls.

You cannot make an entry in the units column for wall components—you must use the % column to enter the percentage of each wall type.

• Size1 and Size2

You cannot make an entry in the either of the size columns for wall components.

• Rank

Enter an individual rank for a wall only if it differs from the section rank(s).

Rank choice depends mainly on the type and quality of the interior and exterior facing and finish and on the amount and quality of the openings. Use the following range in selecting a wall cost rank: Low (Rank 1): A low cost wall may be quite thin, such as a non-bearing curtain wall, or have few openings and inexpensive finish.

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Excellent (Rank 4): A high cost rank might be a very heavy wall with many openings and extensive interior or exterior finish or ornament depending on the class and type of building.

• Depreciation or Age/Life

Only enter a depreciation percentage or an age and life for a wall component if you want to depreciate it at a different rate than the overall section depreciation.

Note: Wall selections are not available for the following occupancies:

107 Corn Crib, Spaced Board 108 Corn Crib, Wire 131 Corn Crib Bin 558 Farm Implement Arch-Rib, Quonset 566 Farm Sun Shade Shelter 557 Farm Utility Arch-Rib, Quonset 565 Farm Utility Shelter 135 Greenhouse, Hoop, Arch-Rib, Small (under 4,500 square feet) 141 Greenhouse, Hoop, Arch-Rib, Medium (4,500 – 9,000 square feet) 138 Greenhouse, Hoop, Arch-Rib, Large (over 9,000 square feet) 170 Greenhouse, Institutional, Small (under 4,500 square feet) 171 Greenhouse, Institutional, Medium (4,500 – 9,000 square feet) 172 Greenhouse, Institutional, Large (over 9,000 square feet) 518 Greenhouse, Lath Shade House 134 Greenhouse, Modified Hoop, Small (under 4,500 square feet) 140 Greenhouse, Modified Hoop, Medium (4,500 – 9,000 square feet) 137 Greenhouse, Modified Hoop, Large (over 9,000 square feet) 519 Greenhouse, Shade Shelter (4,500 – 9,000 square feet) 136 Greenhouse, Straight Wall, Small (under 4,500 square feet) 142 Greenhouse, Straight Wall, Medium 139 Greenhouse, Straight Wall, Large (over 9,000 square feet) 155 Hunting Shelter 989 Interior Space, Apartment (High Rise) 991 Interior Space, Community Shopping Center 994 Interior Space, Industrial Building 987 Interior Space, Multiple Residence (Low Rise) 990 Interior Space, Neighborhood Shopping Center 993 Interior Space, Office Building 992 Interior Space, Regional Shopping Center 988 Interior Space, Town House, End Unit 986 Interior Space, Town House, Inside Unit 555 Light Commercial Arch-Rib, Quonset

Components


132 Livestock Shelter, Individual 473 Material Shelter 585 Mechanical Penthouse 174 Pavilion 115 Poultry House, Cage Operation, Screened, 1 Story 116 Poultry House, Cage Operation, Screened, 2 Story 125 Poultry House, Cage Operation, Screened, 1 Story Elevated 126 Poultry House, Cage Operation, Screened, 2 Story Elevated 598 Relocatable Classroom 599 Relocatable Office 133 Storage Shed, Prefabricated 181 Storage Shed, Prefabricated, Secure 121 Tobacco Barn, Air Curing

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Heating, Cooling and Ventilation (HVAC)

The HVAC cost includes the basic heating unit for the system and any boilers, pumps, oil or gas burners, cooling towers, piping and ducts, registers, operating motors and fans.

You do not need to select any HVAC components. If you do not enter any HVAC, the Commercial/Agricultural Estimator automatically uses the default HVAC type for your occupancy based on the Marshall Valuation Service. If the building has no HVAC system, enter 100% “No HVAC” (code 649).

• HVAC Codes and Descriptions:

601 Electric 602 Electric Wall 603 Forced Air Unit 604 Hot Water 605 Hot Water, Radiant 606 Space Heaters 607 Steam 608 Steam Without Boiler 609 Ventilation 610 Wall Furnace 611 Package Unit 612 Warmed and Cooled Air 613 Hot and Chilled Water 614 Heat Pump 615 Floor Furnace 616 Individual Thru-Wall Heat Pump 617 Complete HVAC 618 Evaporative Cooling 619 Refrigerated Cooling, Zoned 620 Electric Panels 621 Space Heaters, Radiant 622 Space Heaters, Steam Coil w/ Boiler 623 Space Heaters, Steam Coil w/o Boiler 624 Heat Pump, Ground Loop 625 Refrigerated Cooling, Packaged 626 Controlled Atmosphere, Conditioned Air 627 Controlled Atmosphere, Livestock 628 Controlled Atmosphere, High to Precise Humidity 629 Controlled Atmosphere, Warmed and Cooled Air 649 No HVAC

Components


See page 118 for complete definitions of each of these heating types.

• Units or %

For HVAC, enter one of the following, but not both:

• Units: Enter the floor area served by the HVAC system.

• %: Enter the percentage of total floor area in the section served by the HVAC system.

• Size1 and Size2

Make an entry in the Size1 column if you want to override the default climate (which is based on the ZIP/Postal Code of the building). The available codes are:

1 Mild (Low Cost) 2 Moderate (Average Cost) 3 Extreme (High Cost)

The cost ranks (low “Mild”, average “Moderate” and high cost “Extreme”) for the heating and cooling systems found in each occupancy, are primarily dependent on the capacity of the central unit that is affected by the climate. This, in turn, affects wall and insulation types and also by the occupancy load (personnel density and amount of traffic in and out of the building), which determines the complexity and amount of zoned areas. The lowest priced installations would normally be in a mild climate (down to 30°), while the highest priced systems would be found in the best buildings in a cold climate (down to -30°) or a hot humid climate with respect to air conditioning. Air conditioning costs, in addition, are dependent somewhat on prevailing humidity for atmospheric coolers and the building's residual heat load. But the major cost in heating and cooling is the number of controlled areas.

When supplemental perimeter heat is found, the primary system might be priced as “Average” or moderate with the perimeter at “Low” or mild or the primary system may be priced only at a “High Cost” or extreme range to account for the supplemental costs involved.

In selecting a proper cost for basement heating, it is important to remember that a minimal amount of outlets would be incidental to the overall cost of the system.

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• Rank

Entering a cost rank for HVAC has no effect on the cost, except for heating type 617, complete HVAC for selected occupancies. See the discussion below on the climate codes for details on changing the cost rank for heating.

• Depreciation and Age/Life

Only enter a depreciation percentage or an age and life for an HVAC component if you want to depreciate it at a different rate than the overall section depreciation.

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Sprinklers

The sprinkler cost includes the cost of the system and supply lines, but not tanks, towers or high-pressure pumps. Types of systems vary depending on their design characteristics. They are either concealed or exposed systems, and wet or dry. The wet system has water in the lines, while the dry system is filled with air under pressure until the heat from a fire opens a sprinkler head, allowing water to flow into the piping.

• Sprinkler Codes and Descriptions:

681 Sprinklers

Use this generic sprinkler system when you do not know whether the building’s sprinkler system is a dry or wet system. Its costs range from low quality exposed wet systems to high quality concealed dry systems. Most wet types fall within ranks 1 through 3, while most dry systems fall within ranks 2 through 4.

When possible, you should use sprinkler codes 682 (dry sprinklers) or 683 (wet sprinklers).

682 Dry Sprinklers

A dry sprinkler system that is filled with air under pressure until the heat from a fire opens a sprinkler head, allowing water to flow into the piping. These systems are typically found in areas where there is a chance that the water filling a wet system could freeze and damage the system.

683 Wet Sprinklers

A wet sprinkler system that constantly has water in its lines.

• Units or %

For sprinklers, enter one of the following, but not both:

• Units: Enter the floor area served by the sprinkler system.

• %: Enter the percentage of total floor area in the section served by the sprinkler system.

• Size1 and Size2

You cannot make an entry for Size1 or Size2 for sprinkler components.

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• Rank

Enter an individual rank for a sprinkler system only if it differs from the section rank(s).

For the wet and dry sprinkler systems, use the following when selecting rank:

Low (Rank 1): Exposed systems with wide spacing of lower cost heads, smaller size pipes and shorter pipe runs.

Excellent (Rank 4): The high end of the range is for concealed systems with close spacing of higher cost heads, larger size pipes and longer pipe runs.

For the generic sprinkler system, the cost ranks low to high represent all types from exposed wet to concealed dry sprinkler systems. Most wet types will fit in ranks 1 through 3 and dry systems in ranks 2 through 4. There is an overlap in the costs of the various systems.


Only enter a depreciation percentage or an age and life for a sprinkler system if you want to depreciate it at a different rate than the overall section depreciation.

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Elevators

Commercial/Agricultural Estimator has two methods for entering elevators:

• Elevators by Count, for which you enter the number of elevators.

• Elevators by Area, for which you enter the area served by the elevators in square feet. This method is only available for selected occupancies, as listed on the following page.

It is always better to price elevators by the Count Method when the type and number of elevators are known.

• Code and Description

650 Elevators (By Area) 651 Passenger 652 Freight Power Doors 653 Freight Manual Doors 654 Man Lift 655 Escalator 656 Wheelchair Lift

• Units or %

For elevators by area (650), enter one of the following, but not both:

• Units: Enter the floor area served by the elevator system

• %: Enter the percentage of total floor area served by the elevator system

For elevators by count (651-656), you must enter the number of elevators in the units column. You cannot make an entry in the % column.

• Size1 and Size2

For elevators 651, 652 and 653, use the Size1 column to enter the number of stops made by each elevator. If you do not enter the number of stops, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator automatically uses the number of stories in the section as the number of stops. When you enter the number of stops, be sure to enter the number of stops per elevator, not the total number of stops in the building.

• Rank

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Enter an individual rank for an elevator component only if it differs from the section rank(s).

Base your selection of the rank on the quality of the elevators (not necessarily the quality of the building) using the following:

651, 652, 653 Elevators

Low (Rank 1): Small capacity, slow speed, simple systems, such as those typically found in low-rise multiple residences.

Excellent (Rank 4): Better quality elevators with a large weight capacity and higher speed, such as those typically found in high-rise office buildings.

654 Man Lift

When elevator costs are included in the base cost on a per square foot basis, the cost includes consideration of the type of controls, speed, capacity, power door operation, number of stops, series of banks, etc. typical for the occupancy, class and quality rank of the building being evaluated.

Changing the rank will adjust or allow for more or less dollars, based on a square foot of total floor area, that accounts for variations from the typical or average costs, based primarily on density.


Only enter a depreciation percentage or age and life for an elevator if you want to depreciate it at a different rate than the overall section depreciation.

Note: Elevators by area are only available for the following occupancies:

300 Apartment (High Rise) 304 Bank 310 City Club 313 Convalescent Hospital 318 Department Store 321 Dormitory 326 Storage Garage 327 Governmental Building 330 Home for the Elderly 331 Hospital 337 Library, Public 338 Loft 341 Medical Office

Components


344 Office Building 345 Parking Structure 372 Library (College) 381 Veterinary Hospital 392 Industrial Engineering Building 406 Storage Warehouse 407 Distribution Warehouse 414 Regional Shopping Center 443 Central Bank 462 Shell, Regional Shopping Center 484 High School (Entire) 492 Shell, Office Building 494 Industrial Light Manufacturing 495 Industrial Heavy Manufacturing 496 Laboratory 571 Passenger Terminal 577 Parking Levels 581 Post Office, Main 583 Mail Processing Facility 589 Multiple Residence, Assisted Living (Low Rise) 594 Hotel, Full Service 595 Hotel, Limited Service 596 Shell, Apartment (High Rise) 700 Mall Anchor Department Store 710 Multiple Residence, Retirement Community Complex 984 Luxury Apartment (High Rise)

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Mezzanines

When entering the total floor area of a building, do not include the area of any mezzanines. Use the special mezzanine components to account for mezzanines.

• Mezzanine Codes and Descriptions:

The following mezzanines are available in Commercial/Agricultural Estimator:

759 Mezzanine

A mezzanine with finishes and detail typical of the section’s occupancy or occupancies (e.g., office in an office building, display in a retail store, etc.).

760 Mezzanines-Display

A mezzanine with finishes and detail typical of retail stores.

761 Mezzanines-Office

A mezzanine with finishes and detail typical of offices.

762 Mezzanines-Open

An open mezzanine area.

763 Mezzanines-Storage

An unfinished mezzanine used for storage.

765 Mezzanines-Classroom

A mezzanine with finishes and detail typical of classrooms.

• Units or %

Use the units column to enter the mezzanine size in square feet. You cannot make an entry in the % column for mezzanines.

• Size1 and Size2

You cannot make an entry for Size1 or Size2 for mezzanine components.

• Rank

Components


Enter an individual rank for a mezzanine only if it differs from the section rank(s).


Only enter a depreciation percentage or age and life for a mezzanine if you want to depreciate it at a different rate than the overall section depreciation.

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Malls

Mall components are used for the following shopping center occupancies:

• 412 Neighborhood Center

• 413 Community Center

• 414 Regional Center

Mall costs are for the public pedestrian concourse areas only, exclusive of open well areas. They include stairs and ramps as necessary. This can consist of a single access way, or it can include a number of subsidiary approach routes connecting to the main shopping corridor. Costs include typical paving, lighting and permanent focal elements such as built-in searing, planters, center court wells, stages and fountains commensurate with the quality of the shopping center buildings. Costs do not include kiosks, landscaping, skating rinks, monumental sculptures or other individual works.

• Mall Codes and Descriptions:

The following malls are available in Commercial/Agricultural Estimator: 755 Malls-Open

An open-air pedestrian concourse, generally called an arcade or courtyard.

756 Malls-Covered

A covered but open-to-the-air pedestrian concourse. Costs include floor and roof finishes, and supports commensurate with the quality of the center buildings. The area entered includes covered areas only.

757 Malls-Enclosed

A completely enclosed, climatized pedestrian concourse in which the enclosing walls are part of the shopping center buildings. Costs include floor, ceiling, roof and entryway finishes and heating and cooling systems commensurate with the quality of the anchor buildings. If the mall has elevators/escalators, enter the area served separately using the component Malls-Elevators.

Components


758 Malls-Elevator

Used to enter the square feet of area served by elevators and escalators in enclosed malls.

• Units or %

Use the units column to enter the mall size in square feet. You cannot make an entry in the % column for malls.

• Size1 and Size2

You cannot make an entry for Size1 or Size2 for mall components.

• Rank

Enter an individual rank for a mall component only if it differs from the section rank(s).


Only enter a depreciation percentage or age and life for a mall component if you want to depreciate it at a different rate than the overall section depreciation.

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Balconies

When entering the total floor area of a building, do not include the area of any exterior balconies. Use the balcony component (under the miscellaneous category) to account for balconies.

• Balcony Code and Description:

The balcony component is:

751 Balcony

Costs include the floor structure (either wood frame or concrete) and the railings (wood and/or ornamental iron). Depending on the rank, the floor or roof soffit may or may not be finished.

• Units or %

Use the units column to enter the balcony size in square feet. You cannot make an entry in the % column for balconies.

• Size1 and Size2

You cannot make an entry for Size1 or Size2 for the balcony component.

• Rank

Enter an individual rank for a balcony only if it differs from the section rank(s).


Only enter a depreciation percentage or age and life for a balcony if you want to depreciate it at a different rate than the overall section depreciation.

Components


Fire Alarm Systems

Commercial/Agricultural Estimator includes a component (under the miscellaneous category) for automatic fire alarm systems.

• Fire Alarm System Code and Description:

The fire alarm system component is:

764 Fire Alarm System

• Units: Enter the floor area served by the fire alarm system. You cannot make an entry for % for this component.

• Size1 and Size2

You cannot make an entry for Size1 or Size2 for the fire alarm system component.

• Rank

Enter an individual rank for a fire alarm system only if it differs from the section rank(s).


Only enter a depreciation percentage or age and life for a fire alarm system if you want to depreciate it at a different rate than the overall section depreciation.

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Land Value and Site Improvements

Commercial/Agricultural Estimator has special components for both land value and site improvements.

• Land and Site Codes and Descriptions:

The land value and site improvements components are:

61 Land Value

The land value in dollars. If you enter the land value, do not also enter a site value for component 64 (since these two components are simply different names for the value of the land).

62 Site Improvements (Depreciated)

The cost of all items generally associated with the site, including landscaping, fencing, walks, paving, etc. This site improvement component prints in the report under the extras heading, which is included in the replacement cost new and is depreciated with the other parts of the building. If you do not want to depreciate the site improvements, use component 63 (site improvements, undepreciated).

63 Site Improvements (Undepreciated)

The cost of all items generally associated with the site, including landscaping, fencing, walks, paving, etc. This site improvement component prints in the report under the miscellaneous heading, which follows the depreciated cost. If you want to depreciate the site improvements, use component 62 (site improvements, depreciated).

64 Site Value

The site (land) value in dollars. If you enter the site value, do not also enter a land value for component 61 (since these two components are simply different names for the value of the land).

• Units or %

Use the units column to enter the dollar amount for the land value or site improvements. You cannot make an entry in the % column for any of these items.

Components


• Size1 and Size2

You cannot make an entry for Size1 or Size2 for these components.

• Rank

Since you enter a dollar amount for these items, rank has no meaning for these components.


You can only enter a depreciation percentage or age and life for item 63, depreciated site improvements. You only need to enter a depreciation percentage or an age and life to depreciate the site improvements at a different rate than the overall section depreciation.

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Agricultural Components

Agricultural Estimator has components in the following construction systems:

Shed & Farm Building Equipment Feeders, Waterers & Waste Equipment Stock & Equestrian Equipment Barn & Dairy Equipment Poultry Equipment Sheep & Swine Equipment Grain Handling & Storage Greenhouse Equipment Miscellaneous Agricultural Equipment Manufactured Housing

The data requirements for agricultural components are as follows:

• Code and Description

See page 125 for a complete list of wall types and their detailed descriptions.

• Units or %

All agricultural components require that you enter a number of units. The type of units, together with the minimum and maximum units you can enter, is listed in the definitions of the components beginning on page 125 (and in the help system). In addition, this information is also listed on the Enter/Edit Component screen when you are entering components into the program.

You cannot enter a % for any agricultural component.

• Size1 and Size2

Some agricultural components require that you make an entry for Size1 or for Size1 and Size2. The type of size(s), together with the minimum and maximum sizes you can enter, is listed in the definitions of the components beginning on page 125 (and in the help system). In addition, this information is also listed on the Enter/Edit Component screen when you are entering components into the program.

• Rank

Enter an individual rank for an agricultural component only if it differs from the section rank(s). The agricultural component definitions beginning on page

Components


125 (and the help system) list what to consider when selecting rank for many of the components.


Only enter a depreciation percentage or age and life for an agricultural component if you want to depreciate it at a different rate than the overall section depreciation.

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Additions, Remarks and Notes

Additions:

Code Description Units Cost Depr LM Base Date

Additions allow you to add additional items to the report for items that are not available in Commercial/Agricultural Estimator. The fields in the additions grid are:

• Code

Indicates where to print the addition in the report, using one of the following codes:

Basic Basic Structure Cost Super Superstructure Cost Bsmnt Basement Cost Extra Extras Depr Depreciation (prints as negative) Misc Miscellaneous

• Description

The description of the addition that prints in the report. You can use up to 30 characters including spaces.

You can also use this field to enter comments if you do not enter a cost in the cost column or units in the units column.

• Units

Enter a number of units if you want the addition to include the number of units, unit cost and total cost (number of units times unit cost).

Additions, Remarks & Notes


• Cost

You can enter the addition's cost in one of two ways:

• Total Cost: Enter the total cost of the addition if you did not enter a number in the units column. Do not include commas in the entry (e.g., enter 5000 for $5,000).

• Unit Cost: Enter the cost per unit if you entered the number of units. Commercial/Agricultural Estimator will multiply this cost times the number of units and print the result as the total cost.

• Depr.

Use this field to depreciate the items separately. Note that addition codes “Depr” and “Misc” cannot be depreciated.

• LM

Use this field to indicate whether or not you want the local multiplier applied to this item. The applicable codes are:

Y = Yes, apply the local multiplier to this item.

N = No, do not apply the local multiplier to this item.

• Base

This field allows you to bring the cost to a specific date. Enter the date in the format mm/yyyy. The earliest date available is January, 1977.

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Remarks and Notes

Commercial/Agricultural Estimator gives you an unlimited number of free-format text lines to use as follows:

• Remarks: Any text you want to print in the reports.

• Notes: Any text you want to record about an estimate but do not want to print in the report (such as internal notes about the estimate). Notes only print in the input data listings.

Section: Basement


Basements

Occ Num Occupancy Name Type# Area Class Depth Rank Depr

Number of Levels: Perimeter (linear feet) OR Shape Section Fireproofing Yes No Components (HVAC and Sprinklers only) Code System Description Area % Rank Depr Other

The basement page of the worksheet contains the following items:

• Basement grid, including the basement's occupancy (building use), type, area, class of construction, depth per level, cost rank (quality) and depreciation percentage.

• Additional basement data, including the number of levels, whether or not the basement is fireproofed, perimeter or shape, and the section with which the basement is associated.

• Component grid, identical to the section component grid, to enter components for basement heating and sprinklers.

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Basement Grid


The fields in the basement grid are:

• Occupancy Number, Occupancy Name and Type (Required) Occ Num Occupancy Name Type# Area Class Depth Rank Depr

To identify the basement's occupancy and usage, enter both of the following:

• Occupancy Number or Name, which identifies the use of the basement as originally designed. This is typically the occupancy of the section the basement is associated with. The back of the worksheet's basement page has a complete list of occupancies. See the Occupancy Reference for complete descriptions of all occupancies available in Commercial/Agricultural Estimator. These descriptions are also available in the program's help system.

As in the section data grid, you do not need to enter both the occupancy number and the occupancy name in the basement data grid:

Occupancy Number: When you know the occupancy number, you can directly enter into the basement data grid in the program. Commercial/Agricultural Estimator will automatically display the occupancy name.

Occupancy Name: When you do not know the occupancy number, you can use the occupancy search function in Commercial/Agricultural Estimator to locate the desired occupancy. Commercial/Agricultural Estimator will automatically display the occupancy number.

Section: Basement


• Basement Type from the following available types:

Finished Resident Units Parking Semifinished Display Laboratory Unfinished Storage Classroom

Example: The entries for an apartment building with a 5,000 square foot basement, 1,000 square feet of which are used for storage and 4,000 square feet of which are used for parking, are:


300 Apartment Storage 1000 B

300 Apartment Parking 4000 B

• Area (Required) Occ Num Occupancy Name Type# Area Class Depth Rank Depr

Enter the size of each basement occupancy/type combination (in square feet).

• Class of Construction (Required) Occ Num Occupancy Name Type# Area Class Depth Rank Depr

Enter one of the following Marshall & Swift construction classes (each of which is defined beginning on page 33):

A - Fireproof Structural Steel Frame B - Reinforced Concrete Frame C - Masonry Bearing Walls D - Wood or Steel Stud Framed Exterior Walls M - Mill Type Construction P - Wood Frame and Metal Walls (Pole Frame) S - Metal Frame Walls W - Slant Wall

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In the insurance version of Commercial/Agricultural Estimator, you can use the ISO Classes, as defined in the Commercial Fire Rating Schedule based on the ability of a building to withstand fire. The ISO classes, which are defined beginning on page 42, are:

1 - Frame/Combustible 2 - Joisted Masonry 3 - Noncombustible 4 - Masonry Noncombustible 5 - Modified Fire Resistive 6 - Fire Resistive

Construction class, either Marshall & Swift or ISO, is required and is typically equal to the class entered in the section.

• Depth per Level Occ Num Occupancy Name Type# Area Class Depth Rank Depr

Enter the basement depth per level in this column. Depth is measurement made from top of one level to top of next level. For multilevel basements with varying depths, calculate average depth per level by dividing total basement depth by the number of levels.

Commercial/Agricultural Estimator automatically sets the basement depth to a typical depth for the basement occupancy and type. If you do not enter a basement depth on the worksheet, you can accept the default value supplied by the program.

• Rank Occ Num Occupancy Name Type# Area Class Depth Rank Depr

Only enter a rank for a basement if you want its rank to be different than the section rank. Enter a value between 0.5 and 5.0, with the standard ranks:

Rank 1: Low Rank 2: Average Rank 3: Good Rank 4: Excellent

Section: Basement


• Depreciation Percentage Occ Num Occupancy Name Type# Area Class Depth Rank Depr

Only enter a depreciation percentage for a basement if you want to depreciate it at a different rate than the overall section depreciation.

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Additional Basement Fields

Number of Levels

Perimeter (linear feet)

OR Shape

Section

Fireproofing Yes No

The additional basement fields are:

• Number of Levels

Number of Levels

Use this field to indicate the number of levels for the basement. If you leave this field blank, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator assumes one level.

• Perimeter or Shape

Perimeter (linear feet)

OR Shape

Use these fields to enter one (but not both) of the following:

• Perimeter: The total linear feet of wall that encloses the total basement area of all basement occupancy/types entered.

If the perimeter varies in a multilevel basement, enter the average perimeter on this line.

• Shape: If you do not know the perimeter, you can enter one of the following shapes:

1=Square 2=Rectangular or Slightly Irregular

3=Irregular 4=Very Irregular

Whenever possible, it is best to enter the perimeter.

Commercial/Agricultural Estimator requires either the perimeter or the shape for the calculations. However, if you do not make an entry,

Section: Basement


Commercial/Agricultural Estimator automatically sets the shape to a default value (typically 2, “Slightly Irregular,” which you can set to a different value in Customize Data Entry option of the Tools menu).

• Section

Section

For multi-section buildings, the basement costs are printed in the report in one of the building sections. Use this field to indicate in which section you want to print the basement costs. If you do not make an entry, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator automatically prints the basement costs in section 1.

• Fireproofing

Fireproofing Yes No

Use this field to indicate if a class C, D, S, M or P building's basement has been made fire resistive. If you do not select “Yes” or “No,” Commercial/Agricultural Estimator assumes that the basement under these classes is NOT fireproofed.

The extra costs associated with a type 1 fire resistive basement include a concrete slab separation and installation of fire doors.

Note: For class A and B buildings, the Commercial/Agricultural Estimator assumes that the basement is type 1 fire resistive and no entry is required.

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Basement Components

Components (HVAC and Sprinklers only)


The basement component grid allows you to specify the basement's HVAC and Sprinkler systems, if any. Data entry for these components is identical to that in the section, except for the following fields:

• Rank: If you do not enter a rank for the component, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator automatically uses the rank or ranks entered for in the basement grid. If you did not enter ranks for the basements, it uses the rank or ranks entered for the section.

• Depreciation and Age/Life: If you do not enter a depreciation percentage or an Age and Life for the Component, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator automatically uses the depreciation percentage or percentages entered in the basement grid. If you did not enter depreciation percentages for the basements, it uses the section depreciation percentages.

See page 118 for details on the types of heating, cooling and ventilation available, and how to enter HVAC components. If you do not enter any HVAC for the basement, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator automatically sets the HVAC type based on occupancy and basement type.

See page 73 for details on the types of sprinklers available, and how to enter sprinkler components. If you do not enter any sprinklers, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator assumes that the basement does not have sprinklers.

Wall Definitions


Wall Definitions

The following pages contain complete definitions of the wall components available in Commercial/Agricultural Estimator. The definitions are preceded by two lists of available walls, one in numerical order by wall code and the other grouped by major categories of wall types.

Numerical Listing of Walls

801 Masonry-Adobe Block 802 -Ashlar Stone Veneer, Block Back-up 803 -Block with EIFS 804 -Block with Stucco 805 -Brick with Block Back-up 806 -Brick with Clay Tile Back-up 807 -Brick, Solid 808 -Brick, SCR Modular (6"-8") 809 -Cavity Concrete Block 810 -Cavity Brick 811 -Cavity Brick with Block Back-up 812 -Concrete Block 813 -Concrete Block, Glazed 814 -Concrete Block, Slumpstone 815 -Concrete Block, Textured Face 816 -Concrete, Formed 817 -Concrete, Precast Panels 818 -Concrete, Tilt-up 819 -Concrete w/ Stay-in-Place Forming 820 -Glass Block 821 -Hollow Clay Block 822 -Rubble Stone Veneer, Block Back-up 823 -Solid Granite Stone 824 -Solid Limestone 825 -Solid Local Stone 826 -Structural Clay Tile 840 Curtain Walls-Aggregate Siding Panels 841 -Bronze and Glass Panels 842 -Composite Stone Panels 843 -Concrete and Glass Panels 844 -EIFS Panels 845 -Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete Panels 846 -Glazed Atrium 847 -Marble Panels

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848 -Masonry Panels 849 -Metal and Glass Panels 850 -Stainless Steel Panels 851 -Steel Studs and Stucco 852 -Stone Panels, Granite 853 -Stone Panels, Local Stone 854 -Stone Panels, Limestone 855 -Wood Siding Panels 860 Pre-Engineered Cement Fiber Sandwich Panels 861 -Cold Storage Metal Sandwich Panels 862 -Cold Storage Stainless Steel Sandwich Panels 863 -Fiberglass Sandwich Panels 864 -Glass Exterior w/Metal Sandwich Panels 865 -Metal Sandwich Panels 866 -Texture Covered Metal Sandwich Panels 867 -Pre-Fab Panels, Masonry Veneer 868 -Pre-Fab Panels, Metal and Glass 869 -Pre-Fab Panels, Metal with Block Back-up 870 -Stone Veneer on Metal Panels 871 -Stucco on Metal Panels 872 -Porcelain Enamel Finish Additive 880 Stud Walls-Asphalt Siding 881 -Ashlar Stone Veneer 882 -Brick Veneer 883 -Block Veneer 884 -Cement Fiber Siding 885 -EIFS 886 -Hardboard Sheet 887 -Hardboard Siding 888 -Metal Siding 889 -Rubble Stone Veneer 890 -Shingles 891 -Stresskin Sandwich Panel Additive 892 -Stucco 893 -Synthetic Masonry Veneer 894 -Textured Plywood 895 -Vinyl Siding 896 -Wood Siding 910 Single Wall-Boards on Wood Frame 911 -Boards on Steel Frame 912 -Cement Fiber on Wood Frame 913 -Cement Fiber on Steel Frame 914 -Fiberglass Panels on Wood Frame 915 -Fiberglass Panels on Steel Frame

Wall Definitions


916 -Metal on Steel Frame 917 -Metal, Texture Covered on Steel Frame 918 -Metal on Wood Frame 919 -Rustic Log 920 -Spaced Boards on Wood Frame 921 -Stucco on Wood Frame 922 -Synthetic Plaster on Steel Frame (EIFS) 923 -Wire Mesh on Wood Frame 924 -Interior Finish Liner Additive

Listing of Walls by Category

CONCRETE-MASONRY WALLS/BEARING or CURTAIN

Brick

807 Brick, Solid 808 Brick, SCR Modular (6"-8") 805 Brick with Block Back-up 806 Brick with Clay Tile Back-up 810 Cavity Brick 811 Cavity Brick with Block Back-up

Block

801 Adobe Block 812 Concrete Block 804 Block with Stucco 803 Block with EIFS 814 Concrete Block, Slumpstone 815 Concrete Block, Textured Face 813 Concrete Block, Glazed 809 Cavity Concrete Block 821 Hollow Clay Block 826 Structural Clay Tile 820 Glass Block

Concrete

816 Concrete, Formed 819 Concrete w/ Stay-in-Place Forming 817 Concrete, Precast Panels 818 Concrete, Tilt-up

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Stone

802 Ashlar Stone Veneer, Block Back-up 822 Rubble Stone Veneer, Block Back-up 823 Solid Granite Stone 824 Solid Limestone 825 Solid Local Stone

CURTAIN WALLS

Glass

849 Metal and Glass Panels 850 Stainless Steel Panels 841 Bronze and Glass Panels 846 Glazed Atrium

Masonry

843 Concrete and Glass Panels 845 Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete Panels 848 Masonry Panels

Studs

851 Steel Studs and Stucco 844 EIFS Panels 855 Wood Siding Panels 840 Aggregate Siding Panels

Stone

847 Stone Panels, Marble 852 Stone Panels, Granite 854 Stone Panels, Limestone 853 Stone Panels, Local Stone 842 Composite Stone Panels

Wall Definitions


Pre Engineered - Sandwich

865 Metal Sandwich Panels 866 Texture Covered Metal Sandwich Panels 861 Cold Storage Metal Sandwich Panels 862 Cold Storage Stainless Steel Sandwich Panels 864 Glass Exterior w/Metal Sandwich Panels 863 Fiberglass Sandwich Panels 860 Cement Fiber Sandwich Panels

Pre Engineered Buildings - Prefabricated Wall Panels (Service Stations)

868 Pre-Fab Panels, Metal and Glass 869 Pre-Fab Panels, Metal with Block Back-up 871 Stucco on Pre-Fab Metal Panels 867 Pre-Fab Panels, Masonry Veneer 870 Stone Veneer on Pre-Fab Metal Panels 872 Porcelain Enamel Finish Additive

STUD WALLS

Siding

896 Wood Siding 894 Textured Plywood 887 Hardboard Siding 886 Hardboard Sheet 888 Metal Siding 895 Vinyl Siding 890 Shingles 880 Asphalt Siding 884 Cement Fiber Siding

Stucco

892 Stucco 885 EIFS

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Masonry Veneer

882 Brick Veneer 883 Block Veneer 881 Ashlar Stone Veneer 889 Rubble Stone Veneer 893 Synthetic Masonry Veneer 891 Stresskin Sandwich Panel Additive

SINGLE WALL 919 Rustic Log 918 Metal on Wood Frame 916 Metal on Steel Frame 917 Metal, Texture Covered on Steel Frame 912 Cement Fiber on Wood Frame 913 Cement Fiber on Steel Frame 914 Fiberglass Panels on Wood Frame 915 Fiberglass Panels on Steel Frame 921 Stucco on Wood Frame 922 Synthetic Plaster on Steel Frame (EIFS) 910 Boards on Wood Frame 911 Boards on Steel Frame 923 Wire Mesh on Wood Frame 920 Spaced Boards on Wood Frame 924 Interior Finish Liner Additive

Wall Definitions

The following descriptions for exterior walls are in numerical order by wall code.

MASONRY WALLS

These walls are constructed entirely of masonry units (or concrete) which are bonded together with mortar or some other type of cementitious material.

801 Adobe Block

Solid masonry made from adobe blocks, which are unburnt, sundried blocks molded from adobe soil found in arid regions, generally rough in shape and texture. The wall may be grouted and reinforced or of a post and girder type of construction.

Wall Definitions


802 Ashlar Stone Veneer, Block Back-up

Some type of veneer stone, usually limestone, attached to a concrete block back-up wall using metal wall ties. The stones have an irregular shape. They may be finished with a split face and backed with sawed surfaces for top and bottom bed joints.

803 Block with EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System)

This is a rigid insulation board which has a synthetic plaster coating applied to the exterior exposed surface of the board over concrete block. Thickness of the board insulation varies between 1" and 2" typically. The plaster coating is affixed to the board through the use of a matting material. The thickness of the matting material can vary. With this type of cover over the masonry block wall, it appears that the wall has a plaster (stucco) finish.

804 Block with Stucco

Solid masonry wall built typically with one or two rows of concrete block and mortar with stucco finish coat. The amount of reinforcing varies due to the structural requirements of the wall. Reinforcing is laid horizontally with various courses and vertically on the hollow core of the concrete block. Door and window jambs are typically metal.

805 Brick with Block Back-up

Brick on the exterior surface applied over a concrete block wall. This is a solid masonry wall. The thickness of the wall varies depending on the thickness of the block used, with 4", 8" and 12" block being the most commonly applied with this type of wall.

806 Brick with Clay Tile Back-up

Brick on the exterior surface applied over a clay tile block wall. This is a solid masonry wall. The thickness of the wall varies depending on the thickness of the block used, with 4", 8" and 12" block being the most commonly applied with this type of wall.

807 Brick, Solid

Masonry wall structure comprised of common clay bricks only. Typically two or more rows thick, with each row grouted together. The structural requirements of the wall determine the thickness of the mortar joints, (usually between 1/8" and 3/4") and the type of bond used.

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808 Brick, SCR Modular (6" - 8")

Masonry wall structure built of cored modular common clay bricks only, typically one row thick. The structural requirements of the wall determine the amount of reinforcing bar used.

809 Cavity Concrete Block

Constructed typically of two concrete block rows (two single vertical walls) separated by air space and held together by ties placed in the bed joints of the walls at various course intervals. The air space can be grout-filled, insulated, reinforced or left void. It provides a barrier against the penetration of moisture to the inner side of the wall.

810 Cavity Brick

Constructed typically of two brick rows (two single vertical walls) separated by air space and held together by ties placed in the bed joints of the walls at various course intervals. The air space can be grout-filled, insulated, reinforced or left void. It provides a barrier against the penetration of moisture to the inner side of the wall.

811 Cavity Brick with Block Back-up

Solid masonry wall constructed typically of two wythes or rows of masonry units. The exposed exterior row is a common brick and a concrete block is the second row. The two rows are separated by air space and held together by ties placed in the bed joints of the walls at various course intervals. The air space can be grout-filled, insulated, reinforced or left void. The air space or cavity provides a barrier against the penetration of moisture to the inner side of the wall.

812 Concrete Block

Solid masonry wall built typically with one or two rows of concrete block and mortar. The amount of reinforcing varies due to the structural requirements of the wall. Reinforcing is laid horizontally with various courses, and vertically in the hollow core of the concrete block.

813 Concrete Block, Glazed

Solid masonry wall built typically with one or two rows of concrete block and mortar, exposed exterior being a glazed tile finish. The amount of reinforcing varies due to the structural requirements of the wall. Reinforcing is laid horizontally with various courses and, vertically in the hollow core of the concrete block.

Wall Definitions


814 Concrete Block, Slumpstone

Solid masonry wall built typically with one or two rows of slumpstone (an adobe-like appearance) concrete block and mortar. The amount of reinforcing varies due to the structural requirements of the wall. Reinforcing is laid horizontally with various courses and, vertically on the hollow core of the concrete block.

815 Concrete Block, Textured Face

Solid masonry wall built typically with one or two rows of exposed textured split, fluted or ground face concrete block and mortar. The amount of reinforcing varies due to the structural requirements of the wall. Reinforcing is laid horizontally with various courses and, vertically on the hollow core of the concrete block.

816 Concrete, Formed

Generally constructed of poured-in-place concrete. The reinforcing is usually a bar set in a grid pattern within the form for the concrete wall. Forms used for the wall are usually some type of a metal or wood panel. Thickness of these walls varies depending on the structural requirements of the building.

817 Concrete, Precast Panels

Surfaces constructed of precast concrete. The reinforced concrete flat panels or tees may be built off-site and transported to the site or they may be built on site. They generally do not carry any structural strength needed to support the floor or roof loads.

818 Concrete, Tilt-up

Generally used in large, one-story structures (industrial buildings). The wall section is formed on top of a concrete slab floor structure. A vapor barrier is used between the slab and the to-be-poured wall section, so that when the wall section is poured with concrete, the wall and slab do not bond together. Once the concrete in the section is cured, it is lifted into place on top of the foundation by a crane. These walls are usually reinforced.

819 Concrete w/ Stay-in-Place Forming

A wall constructed of poured-in-place concrete, where the forming material remains in place. The reinforcing is usually a bar set in a grid pattern within the form for the concrete wall. Forms used for the wall are usually some type of a rigid insulation board or metal panel and finish system. Thickness of these walls varies depending on the structural requirements of the building.

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820 Glass Block

Masonry wall structure comprised of hollow glass blocks only. Typically one row thick, having the advantage of admitting light without sacrificing privacy.

821 Hollow Clay Block

Solid masonry wall built with typically one row of hollow clay textured block and mortar. The amount of reinforcing varies due to the structural requirements of the wall. Reinforcing is laid horizontally with various courses, and vertically in the hollow core of the clay block.

822 Rubble Stone Veneer, Block Back-up

Some type of local fieldstone set in a wall which is built without coursing or regularity attached to a concrete block back-up wall using metal wall ties. The amount of mortar required varies depending on the size and shape of the stone and the thickness of the wall.

823 Solid Granite Stone

A solid cut stone masonry block wall comprised of granite. The thickness of the wall varies depending on the thickness of the block used.

824 Solid Limestone

A solid cut stone masonry block wall comprised of limestone. The thickness of the wall varies depending on the thickness of the block used.

825 Solid Local Stone

A solid cut stone masonry block wall comprised of local sandstone. The thickness of the wall varies depending on the thickness of the block used.

826 Structural Clay Tile

Solid masonry wall built typically with one or two rows of clay tile and mortar. Reinforcing is laid horizontally with various courses, and vertically in the hollow core of the clay tile block. The amount of reinforcing varies due to the structural requirements of the wall.

CURTAIN WALLS

These are non-bearing exterior walls supported by the structural frame of the building. These walls carry no load other than their own weight. The primary function of these walls is to protect the interior of the building from the weather.

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840 Curtain Walls - Aggregate Siding Panels

This non-bearing wall is a combination of exposed stone aggregate faced wood panels and glass. The panel system is comprised of various size aggregates embedded in epoxy, bonded to a wood board backing that is attached to studs and to a supporting frame.

841 Curtain Walls - Bronze and Glass Panels

Combination of bronzed finished panels and glass found in higher quality, higher cost buildings. The metal and glass panels may be insulated and are mechanically anchored or welded onto the supporting frame.

842 Curtain Walls - Composite Stone Panels

A stone wall and glass panel system comprised of embedded and exposed aggregates or homogeneous crushed stone in a reconstituted stone-like composite panel. Epoxy embedded aggregates, bonded to a cement board backing attached to steel studs, is one of the least expensive stone curtain walls.

843 Curtain Walls - Concrete and Glass Panels

A combination of concrete panels (precast or poured-in-place) and glass attached to the concrete panels with the use of a metal frame. Generally these walls carry no load other than their own weight. Some perimeter or shear wall load bearing units can be found in some low to mid-rise structures.

844 Curtain Wall - EIFS Panels (Exterior Insulation and Finish System)

This is a rigid insulation board that typically has an acrylic-synthetic stucco plaster coating applied to the exterior exposed surface of the board. Thickness of the board insulation varies between 1/2" and 2" typically. The plaster coating is affixed to the board through the use of a matting material. The thickness of the matting material can vary. The board in turn is attached to non-bearing steel studs, which are attached to a supporting frame. It is one of the least expensive curtain walls in mid to high-rise buildings.

845 Curtain Walls - Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete Panels

A lightweight precast glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) and glass panel wall system that is attached to a supporting frame. GFRC is a Portland cement-based composite reinforced with randomly dispersed glass fibers to form a variety of shaped and textured panels, many of which are integrated with a steel stud support system.

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846 Curtain Walls - Glazed Atrium

A structural, frameless area where the glass walls are either self-supporting, or supported from behind by glass fin mullions or thin wall trusses.

847 Curtain Walls - Marble Panels

Lightweight marble stone panels or thin veneer and substrate backing, attached as an integrated panel and installed on the frame of a building along with glass panels. Older buildings may have stone attached to a block back up for support.

848 Curtain Walls - Masonry Panels

This non-bearing wall is a combination of either a thinset or modular masonry veneer or ceramic tile panels and glass which has been manufactured offsite and transported to the site. The masonry units may be glazed or unglazed, and are generally attached to steel studs and a backing material, which in turn is attached to a supporting frame.

849 Curtain Walls - Metal and Glass Panels

These curtain walls are comprised of both vertical and horizontal metal frames. In the metal frame, which is attached to the structural frame of the building, metal and glass panels are installed. These walls are common in high-rise commercial construction.

850 Curtain Walls - Stainless Steel Panels

Glass is attached to the structural frame of the building and uses a combination of stainless steel and glass panels. The steel and glass panels may be insulated and are mechanically anchored or welded onto the supporting frame.

851 Curtain Walls - Steel Studs and Stucco

Non-bearing steel stud framing usually covered with a backing material to which stucco is applied and attached to a supporting frame.

852 Curtain Walls - Stone Panels, Granite

Lightweight granite stone panels or thin veneer and substrate backing, attached as a panel and installed on the frame of a building along with glass panels. Older buildings may have stone attached to a block back-up for support.

853 Curtain Walls - Stone Panels, Local Stone

Lightweight local stone comprised of sandstone panels or thin veneer and substrate backing, attached as a panel and installed on the frame of a building along with glass panels. Older buildings may have stone attached to a block back-up for support.

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854 Curtain Walls - Stone Panels, Limestone

Lightweight limestone panels or thin veneer and substrate backing attached as a panel and installed on the frame of a building along with glass panels. Older buildings may have stone attached to a block back-up for support.

855 Curtain Walls - Wood Siding Panels

This non-bearing wall is a combination of wood spandrels and glass. The finish may consist of redwood or cedar siding, or other high cost wood panels attached to studs and to a supporting frame.

PRE-ENGINEERED WALLS

These walls are pre-fabricated panels constructed with two sheets or “skins” (interior and exterior) bonded to a core material. The core material is some type of wood fiber, urethane, polystyrene, perlite, foam insulation or some other type of material that has a low density. The thickness and the panel size vary. The panels can be anchored to brackets or connected to the structural frame of a building.

860 Pre-Engineered, Cement Fiber Sandwich Panels

This type of wall is constructed with two sides or “skins” of a cement fiber reinforced material. The cement fiber panels are made of a combination of Portland cement and asbestos-free fibers. Normally, the skins are edge sealed for moisture protection. Finishes may be a natural gray, painted or have an acrylic color finish.

861 Pre-Engineered, Cold Storage Metal Sandwich Panels

This type of wall is constructed with two sheets or “skins” of metal (steel or aluminum) bonded to an insulated core used in cold storage applications.

862 Pre-Engineered, Cold Storage Stainless Steel Sandwich Panels

This type of wall is constructed with two sheets or “skins” of metal (stainless steel) bonded to an insulated core used in cold storage applications.

863 Pre-Engineered, Fiberglass Sandwich Panels

This type of wall is constructed with two sheets or “skins” of reinforced fiberglass bonded to a core material. The weight, profile and type of plastics used for the skin vary.

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864 Pre-Engineered, Glass Exterior w/Metal Sandwich Panels

This type of wall is constructed with glass as the exterior skin and metal as the interior skin bonded to a core material. The finished exterior appearance of a building with this type of panel is of a glass wall. Typically in multi-level structures, the spandrel beams are covered with the metal skin.

865 Pre-Engineered, Metal Sandwich Panels

This type of wall is constructed with two sheets or “skins” of metal bonded to a core material. The gauge and finish of steel or aluminum used for the skin varies.

866 Pre-Engineered, Texture Covered Metal Sandwich Panels

This type of wall is constructed with two sheets or “skins” of metal, with the outer sheet being protected-coated steel (Galbestos) bonded to a core material. Galbestos is one trade name for a protected metal panel consisting of textured waterproof outer coating of a special hot melted layer application of resin, or asphalt giving the appearance of a stucco-like granular finish.

PRE-ENGINEERED, PRE-FABRICATED WALL PANELS

These walls are pre-engineered unitized single wall sections for small pre-fabricated booths and buildings, such as Service Stations. For a porcelainized enamel finish, use additive component Number 872.

867 Pre-Engineered, Pre-Fab Panels, Masonry Veneer

Masonry face block or brick facing applied over a pre-fabricated solid metal panel structure to give it the appearance of a site-built masonry structure.

868 Pre-Engineered, Pre-Fab Panels, Metal and Glass

Pre-fabricated solid metal panel with glass window wall inserts typical of service station installations. For porcelain enamel finishes, use in conjunction with wall additive number 872.

869 Pre-Engineered, Pre-Fab Panels, Metal/Block Back-up

Pre-fabricated metal panels applied over a concrete block back-up wall. Primarily found in service station applications.

870 Pre-Engineered, Pre-Fab Panels, Stone Veneer on Metal Panels

Masonry stone facing applied over a pre-fabricated solid metal panel structure to give it the appearance of a site-built masonry structure.

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871 Pre-Engineered, Pre-Fab Panels, Stucco on Metal Panels

Stucco facing applied over a pre-fabricated solid metal panel structure to give it the appearance of a site-built frame and stucco structure.

872 Pre-Engineered, Porcelain Enamel Finish Additive

This additional cost to an exterior pre-engineered metal wall is the difference between the cost of a porcelain enamel finish and that of standard applied paint surfaces. Porcelain enameling results from heat bonding which produces a highly vitrified glazed protective surface finish.

STUD WALLS

These walls are of wood or steel stud bearing wall construction. Typically, steel stud framed walls have a slightly higher cost rank than wood. Where a stresskin sandwich panel replaces the stud framing, use additive component Number 891.

880 Stud Walls - Asphalt Siding

Asphalt shingles applied over spaced sheathing and a building paper attached to either wood or steel stud framing.

881 Stud Walls - Ashlar Stone Veneer

Stone ashlar veneer laid in either regular or irregular patterns attached to a stud framed wall through the use of metal clips.

882 Stud Walls - Brick Veneer

Brick facing (clay) applied to a stud framed structure to give it the appearance of a solid brick structure. The single course of brick veneer is held to the wooden or steel structure by small, corrugated strips of metal fastened to the sheathing at the studs and imbedded in mortar.

883 Stud Walls - Block Veneer

Block facing (concrete) applied to a stud framed structure to give it the appearance of a brick structure. The block is held to the wooden or steel structure by small, corrugated strips of metal fastened to the sheathing at the studs and imbedded in mortar.

884 Stud Walls - Cement Fiber Siding

Composed of asbestos-free fiber and Portland cement combined under pressure. Typically, the natural siding or shingle is light gray. Board siding may be applied over sheathing or a building paper attached to either wood or steel stud framing.

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885 Stud Wall - EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System)

This is a rigid insulation board which typically has a stucco plaster coating applied to the exterior exposed surface of the board. Thickness of the board insulation varies between 1/2" and 2" typically. The plaster coating is affixed to the board through the use of a matting mesh or wire material. The board is attached to wood or steel stud bearing walls and is found normally in low-rise structures.

886 Stud Wall - Hardboard Sheet

Usually applied in sheets over either wood or steel stud framing. Hardboards are generally composed of a wood fiber that has been pressed into a board form and may be tempered or treated to provide extra strength and durability. The vertical joints can be butted flush or with a slight bevel at the edges.

887 Stud Wall - Hardboard Siding

Usually applied in individual lapboards over either wood or steel stud framing. Hardboards are generally composed of a wood fiber, which has been pressed into a board form and may be tempered or treated to provide extra strength and durability.

888 Stud Wall - Metal Siding

Various types of aluminum or steel siding attached to either wood or steel stud framing. The siding may be found in sheets or in conventional individual lap siding.

889 Stud Wall - Rubble Stone Veneer

Some type of local fieldstone veneer laid in either regular or irregular patterns attached to a stud framed wall through the use of metal clips.

890 Stud Wall - Shingles

Wood shingles that may have regular, irregular or thatched butts. For cost ranking, consider how much exposure each shingle has to the weather. The less the exposure, the higher the cost. Most bundles of shingles are furnished in random widths and applied over spaced sheathing and a building paper. The shingles are thin, small units laid in overlapping layers or combined into panels.

892 Stud Wall - Stucco

Stucco (exterior plaster) applied over an integral wire and paper or an individual paper and wire over a solid sheathing. The stucco is composed of Portland cement base and sand. Stucco is normally applied in three layers. The first layer is called a scratch coat; the second coat is the brown coat; and the final layer is the dash or color coat.

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893 Stud Wall - Synthetic Masonry Veneer

A synthetic thin masonry veneer composed of light plaster cement or fiberglass panels to give the appearance of real brick or stone, attached to stud framing.

894 Stud Wall - Textured Plywood

Plywood siding usually applied in sheets. Exposed surface has been treated or vinyl coated to give the plywood a solid wood, stucco or lap siding effect. Panels are found in various grades, thicknesses and species of wood with redwood and cedar being the most expensive. Generally, thicker pieces are more expensive. Normal application requires some type of a blocking material to be used for nailing purposes.

895 Stud Wall - Vinyl Siding

Solid vinyl lap siding with various types of butt joints that may be squared, grooved or beveled. Siding may be applied directly to the stud framing or it may be applied over some type of sheathing.

896 Stud Wall - Wood Siding

Wood siding finish is applied over a paper backing or sheathing on a wood or steel stud framing. The siding may be either individual vertical boards or a dropped or beveled lap siding.

891 Stud Wall - Stresskin Sandwich Panel Additive

The additional cost for a stresskin sandwich panel wall is the difference between the cost of a solid insulated panel and stud framing as part of a wall. This unfinished bearing panel is composed of two skins of board sheathing bonded to a rigid insulation core. The core thickness can vary.

SINGLE WALL CONSTRUCTION (WOOD OR STEEL SKELETON FRAMES)

Each of the wall types listed under the single wall construction category refers to a wall enclosure that is typically applied over an open skeleton prefabricated metal or wood pole framed building. That frame characteristically has the same configuration for each cover. The costs include the costs of the wall supporting girts and cover but not the framing.

The skeleton frame is basically designed with a non-bearing, single-skin curtain wall. The vertical framing members are placed with wide spacing, with support for the exterior cover coming from the horizontal framing (girts), or, in some cases, without horizontal framing, from the vertical members. A finished interior sheathing or liner panel can be added using additive component Number 924.

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910 Single Wall - Boards on Wood Frame

Consists of structural support provided by wood posts, which have wide spacing, and girders. Board siding usually is applied horizontally, sheet siding vertically, with no support other than the girts and/or posts. The types of board or sheet siding vary, but typically are lower cost sidings.

911 Single Wall - Boards on Steel Frame

Consists of structural support provided by metal posts, which have wide spacing, and girders. Board siding usually is applied horizontally, sheet siding vertically, with no support other than the girts and/or posts. The types of board or sheet siding vary, but typically are lower cost sidings.

912 Single Wall - Cement Fiber on Wood Frame

Consists of a very dense material that is a combination of Portland cement and asbestos-free fibers. The sheets can be found with two basic profiles, either ribbed or corrugated, which are applied over an open wood skeleton frame. Typically, the exterior exposure has some type of a waterproof outer coating.

913 Single Wall - Cement Fiber on Steel Frame

Consists of a very dense material that is a combination of Portland cement and asbestos-free fibers. The sheets can generally be found with two basic profiles, either ribbed or corrugated, which are applied over an open steel skeleton frame. Typically, the exterior exposure has some type of a waterproof outer coating.

914 Single Wall - Fiberglass Panels on Wood Frame

Wood skeleton frame with the exterior single sheet skin being fiberglass corrugated panels. The weight and structural fiber reinforcement of the plastic panels can vary.

915 Single Wall - Fiberglass Panels on Steel Frame

Steel skeleton frame with the exterior single sheet skin being fiberglass corrugated panels. The weight and structural fiber reinforcement of the plastic panels can vary.

916 Single Wall - Metal on Steel Frame

Steel skeleton frame with the exterior single sheet skin being aluminum or steel corrugated or ribbed panels. The gauge and finish of the panels can vary.

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917 Single Wall - Metal, Texture Covered on Steel Frame

Steel skeleton frame with the exterior single sheet skin being a protected-coated steel (Galbestos) corrugated or ribbed panel. Galbestos is one trade name for a protected metal panel consisting of textured waterproof outer coating of a special hot melted layer application of resin or asphalt giving the appearance of a stucco-like granular finish.

918 Metal on Wood Frame

Wood skeleton frame with the exterior single sheet skin being aluminum or steel corrugated or ribbed panels. The gauge and finish of the panels can vary.

919 Single Wall - Rustic Log

A solid wall using various diameters of logs. The logs are usually tongue and groove, spiked or doweled using weather sealant or caulking. Normally, the logs are pretreated with preservative.

920 Single Wall - Spaced Boards on Wood Frame

An open wall composed of spaced wood boards applied to a wood skeleton frame, primarily found in agricultural applications.

921 Single Wall - Stucco on Wood Frame

A stucco (exterior plaster) wall finish applied over an open wood skeleton frame.

922 Single Wall - Synthetic Plaster on Steel Frame (EIFS)

An exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) wall comprised of a rigid insulation board and synthetic plaster cover applied over an open steel skeleton frame.

923 Single Wall - Wire Mesh on Wood Frame

An open wall composed of wire mesh applied to a wood skeleton frame, primarily found in agricultural applications.

924 Single Wall - Interior Finish Liner Additive

The additional cost for site-installed finished interior sheathing or liner applied to single wall construction.

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HVAC Descriptions

All heating and air conditioning costs take into consideration all necessary ancillary components (i.e. ductwork, electrical, cooling towers, etc.) to support the system in question. Costs are averages of the cost ranges that might make up a system depending on the demand loads required by the occupancy, building design and/or climate encountered.

601 Electric

Radiant type heating, either cable, panel or baseboard. Cable is commonly found installed in ceilings beneath a sprayed-on finish.

602 Electric Wall

Individual electric unit in the wall capable of heating only small areas with or without a small circulation fan. When used as supplemental heating to the main heating plant, such as in a bathroom, it might be considered as a built-in appliance.

603 Forced Air Unit

Gas-fired or electric-powered unit that circulates the warm air with a motor driven fan. Cool air is taken from various points in the building, passed over a combustion chamber and flue, and distributed throughout the duct system.

604 Hot Water

An exposed boiler and radiator or baseboard network, expansion tank and piping. The water is circulated through piping and radiators allowing the heat to radiate into the rooms. The boiler is designed to burn coal, oil or gas.

605 Hot Water, Radiant

Water is heated by circulating it over coils or through a boiler that circulates the water through a system of concealed pipes. The piping is most commonly found in floors but may also be found in the ceiling.

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606 Space Heaters

Comprised of individual unit heaters, generally suspended from the ceiling of roof structure. Within the unit there is generally a fan blower system used to move the warm air. This type of system is typically utilized in structures with large open areas.

607 Steam

Steam generated using a boiler and piped to radiators throughout the building by its own pressure.

608 Steam without Boiler

System using a radiator system receiving steam from an external source, such as a central steam plant or adjoining building.

609 Ventilation

Air circulation only via fans and ducts.

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610 Wall Furnace

Small furnace either gas-fired or electric-powered and vented to the outside by vertical ductwork. This is a relatively low-cost heating system that can be found in both lower quality and older structures.

611 Package Unit

Basically the same as central air (warmed and cooled air) except for the capacity and amount of ductwork involved. Typically, a small package system contains one short duct and thermostat per unit, and it is not uncommon to find a number of individual units servicing one building. A “split system” is a type of package that has a separate gas-fired, forced-air heating unit, with either gas or electric remote refrigerated cooling unit. These are individual roof-mounted units or ground units having their own individual compressors.

612 Warmed and Cooled Air

Similar to hot and chilled water except that the warmed and cooled air is generated at the main plant and distributed throughout the building by a long, complex duct system to numerous zoned areas. This system offers combined heating and cooling.



613 Hot and Chilled Water

Hot and chilled water generated in a boiler, chiller and cooling tower (usually a central room), and piped to various sections of a building. From these various points, fin coils or convectors with fans are used to produce warmed or cooled air, which is then circulated throughout that section (referred to as a zone). This system is normally found in class A and B high-rise buildings where system piping must penetrate the fire barriers between floors.

614 Heat Pump

Self-contained, reverse cycle, heating and cooling unit. On its heating cycle, heat is collected by the outside coil and pumped inside the building. On its cooling cycle, the heat is collected from inside and pumped to the outside coil where it is dissipated.

615 Floor Furnace

Located in the floor and generates heat from the furnace into the rooms.

616 Individual Thru-Wall Heat Pump

A small, self-contained heat pump designed to be installed in a window opening or wall. Typically there is no ductwork with this unit. Unlike the larger heat pump, it only services one room.

617 Complete HVAC

A complete heating, ventilating and air conditioning system typically found in occupancies such as restaurants, general hospitals and surgical centers. For other occupancies, Commercial/Agricultural Estimator uses an appropriate HVAC system (either warmed and cooled air or hot and chilled water).

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618 Evaporative Cooling

A cooling unit, usually roof mounted, which cools the air by water evaporation. Outside air is drawn through a moistened filter pad in the plant and cooled air is then circulated throughout the interior. They are usually single-ducted packaged units or relatively short-ducted central systems. This type of system is commonly found in arid climates.

619 Refrigerated Cooling, Zoned

This type of system is for cooling only. The cooling unit, a condenser, can be located outside the building or in a mechanical area within the structure. Generally, air is drawn through the system over refrigerated tubes or coils. Once the air is cooled, it is distributed through the building’s ductwork. Costs are for a large capacity central cooling system that generates the cooled air at a main plant, and is distributed throughout the building by a long, complex duct system to numerous zoned areas.

620 Electric Panels

Radiant type heating, either individual wall or ceiling panels, which may be recessed or surfaced mounted in an aluminum frame.

621 Space Heaters, Radiant

Suspended radiant unit heaters that include the continuous pipe loop system with reflectors, burners and vacuum pumps.

622 Space Heaters, Steam Coil with Boiler

A steam coil unit space heater system where the steam is piped in from a boiler.

623 Space Heaters, Steam Coil without Boiler

A steam coil unit space heater system receiving steam from an external source as a central steam plant.



624 Heat Pump, Ground Loop

A water source heat pump, where the water is circulated through a continuous closed loop inserted into the ground, creating an underground heat exchanger.

625 Refrigerated Cooling, Packaged

This type of system is for cooling only. The cooling unit, a condenser, can be located outside the building or in a mechanical area within the structure. Generally, air is drawn through the system over refrigerated tubes or coils. Once the air is cooled, it is distributed to the register outlet through ductwork. Costs are for a simple single zoned self-contained ducted unit with typically one short duct and thermostat per unit. It is not uncommon to find a number of individual units servicing one building.

626 Controlled Atmosphere, Conditioned Air

Controlled atmosphere, conditioned air is the environmental storage, usually of fruits, at reduced temperatures, and can include reduced oxygen and elevated carbon dioxide levels to further reduce the metabolic activity of the stored product in a completely sealed environment. The amount of cooling will vary by the type of crop, its maturity, harvest conditions, loading or stacking patterns, length of storage, and the intended use. For example, late crops may have a lower field temperature requiring less refrigeration, while an early crop with higher temperatures will require more refrigeration. Some crops require a rapid cool down or narrower variation in temperature levels, which requires a larger capacity system (extreme cost). Bulk storage may rely more on constant ventilation and precise humidity levels (heating types 628 or 629). Costs include all controllers, sensors, analyzers, and scrubbers appropriate for the storage operation.

627 Controlled Atmosphere, Livestock

Controlled atmosphere, livestock, is the environmental confinement, usually swine housing, at a specified temperature range using air-to-air heat exchanges. Costs include all controllers, thermostats, timers and distribution system. For ventilation fans only use heating type 609 (Ventilation).

628 Controlled Atmosphere, High to Precise Humidity

Controlled atmosphere, high to precise humidity, is the environmental storage, of usually vegetables, at a specified humidity and cooled temperature range. The amount of cooling and humidity level will vary by the type of crop, its maturity, harvest conditions, loading or stacking patterns, length of storage, and the intended use. For example, late crops may have a lower field temperature requiring less refrigeration (mild cost), while an early crop with higher temperatures will require more refrigeration. Some crops require a rapid cool down or narrower variation in temperature and humidity levels, which requires a larger capacity system (extreme cost). Certain pallet or bin storage may require only

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conditioned air (HVAC type 626), and for cooling and heating (HVAC type 629). Costs include all controllers, sensors and analyzers appropriate for the cooling operation.

629 Controlled Atmosphere, Warm and Cooled Air

Controlled atmosphere, warm and cooled air is the environmental storage, usually of vegetables, at specified humidity and temperature range. The amount of cooling and heating will vary by the type of crop, its maturity, harvest conditions, loading or stacking patterns, length of storage, and the intended use. Costs include all controllers, sensors, and analyzers appropriate for the storage operation. For precise humidity and cooling use HVAC type 628, and for conditioned air use HVAC type 626.

649 No HVAC

Use this component for areas of a building that do not have any heating, cooling or ventilation. This is mainly used to override the default HVAC in buildings that typically have HVAC. It is not necessary to use it in farm buildings that do not typically have any heating (such as barns and poultry houses), since the default for these buildings is no heat.




The following pages contain complete definitions of the equipment and other items available in Agricultural Estimator.

Numerical Listing of Agricultural Components

Shed and Farm Building Equipment 1000 Sidewall Curtain, Standard 1001 Sidewall Curtain, High Humidity 1002 Sidewall Curtain, Insulated 1003 Sidewall Curtain, Jan-Aire 1004 Automatic Curtain Machine 1005 Automatic Curtain Control Box 1006 Potentiometer Feedback 1007 Curtain Drop Safety System 1008 Curtain Operator 1009 Sidewall Curtain, Winch 1010 Bird Barrier 1020 Shutter 1021 Shutter, Motor Kit 1022 Electronic Ventilation Control System 1030 Inlet, Ceiling 1031 Inlet, Wall 1032 Inlet, Baffle 1033 Inlet, Automatic Baffle Machine 1034 Inlet, Automatic Control Box 1040 Fan, Box Stir 1041 Fan, Sidewall Cone 1042 Fan, Pit Plenum, Stainless Steel 1043 Fan, Pit Plenum, Poly-Stainless 1044 Fan, Horizontal Pit 1045 Fan, Under Floor Pit 1050 Heater, Suspension Mounted 1051 Heater, Infraconic Radiant 1052 Heater, Infra-Red 1053 Evaporative Cooling, Spray 1054 Evaporative Cooling, Drip 1055 Evaporative Cooling, Pad, Wall Mounted

Feeders, Waterers and Waste Equipment 1100 Feeder, Yard, Hay

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1101 Feeder, Yard, Round Grain 1102 Feeder, Pen Grain 1103 Feeder, Hay Baskets 1104 Feeder, Fenceline, 8' Long 1105 Feeder, Fenceline, Each Additional 8' 1106 Feeder, Portable Steel Bunk 1107 Feeder, Portable Steel Bunk, with Hay Rack 1120 Feeder, Feed Rack 1121 Feeder, Mechanical, Chain 1122 Feeder, Mechanical, Control Box 1123 Feeder, Mechanical, Overhead 1124 Feeder, Mechanical, Trough Auger 1125 Feeder, Paddock 1126 Feeder, Portable, Steel, Bale 1130 Feeding Trough, 1-Sided, Concrete 1131 Feeding Trough, 1-Sided, Steel 1132 Feeding Trough, 1-Sided, Wood 1133 Feeding Trough, 2-Sided, Concrete 1134 Feeding Trough, 2-Sided, Steel 1135 Feeding Trough, 2-Sided, Wood 1136 Feeding Trough, Roof, Metal Structure 1137 Feeding Trough, Roof, Wood Structure 1138 Sloped Feed Rail Guard, Galvanized 1139 Sloped Feed Rail Guard, Zinc Coated 1140 Headrail, Double Swing Self-Locking 1150 Watering Trough, Concrete 1151 Watering Trough, Steel 1152 Watering Tank, Galvanized 1153 Automatic Drinker Kit with Float 1154 Automatic Waterer 1155 Automatic Waterer, Feed Lot 1156 Automatic Water Fountain 1157 Automatic Water Fountain, Heated 1158 Electric Stall Waterer 1159 Electric Pen Waterer 1170 Liquid Manure Tank, Concrete Rectangular 1171 Liquid Manure Tank, Concrete Round 1172 Liquid Manure Tank, No Cover 1173 Liquid Manure Tank, Plank Cover 1174 Manure, Agitator & Pumps 1175 Manure, Concrete Open Pit 1176 Manure, Clay Lagoon 1177 Manure, Lagoon Flotation System 1178 Slurry Tank



1179 Slurry Tank, Concrete Slab 1180 Alley Scraper 1181 Barn Cleaner, Elevator/Drive 1182 Barn Cleaner, Gutter 1183 Flush Tank, Tip-Type Waterer 1184 Floor-Type Flooding Flush System

Stock and Equestrian Equipment 1200 Horse Corral, Wood 1201 Horse Corral, Polymer Grid 1202 Horse Corral, Vinyl 1203 Horse Corral, 8' Gate, Steel 1204 Horse Corral, 8' Gate, Vinyl 1205 Portable Pipe Corral, 4-Rail 1206 Portable Pipe Corral, 5-Rail 1207 Electrified Fence Charger 1208 Electrified Fence Strands 1220 Box Stall, 10' Square 1221 Box Stall, 12' Square 1222 Horse Walker-2 1223 Horse Walker-4 1224 Horse Walker-6 1240 Stock Corral, Pipe Rails 1241 Stock Corral, Cable Rails 1242 Stock Corral, Split Rails, 4"x4" Posts 1243 Stock Corral, Wood Rails, 4"x4" Posts 1244 Stock Corral, Split Rails, 6”x6” Posts 1245 Stock Corral, Wood Rails, 6"x6" Posts 1246 Stock Corral Gate 1260 Flow Control Unit, Portable 1261 Headgate, Portable 1262 Cattle Crossing Guard 1263 Loading Chute, Portable 1264 Loading Chute, Stationary, Steel 1265 Loading Chute, Stationary, Wood 1266 Manual Squeeze Chute, Portable 1267 Sweep Tub, Portable, Open 1268 Sweep Tub, Portable, Sheeted 1269 Work Alley, Portable, Curved 1270 Work Alley, Portable, Straight 1271 Working Chute, Portable 1280 Scale, Large Animal, Electronic 1281 Scale, Printer 1282 Scale, Weighbridge, Livestock

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Barn and Dairy Equipment 1300 Free-Stall, Wood Posts 1301 Free-Stall, Wood Posts, Head To Head 1302 Free-Stall, with Mounting Rail 1303 Free-Stall, with Mounting Rail, Head To Head 1304 Free-Stall, Welded on Steel Posts 1305 Free-Stall, Welded on Steel Posts, Head To Head 1306 Free-Stall, Floor Mounted 1307 Free-Stall, Floor Mounted, Head To Head 1310 Stall Mats 1311 Barn Elevator, Reversible Belt Conveyor 1330 Parlor Stall, Fully Automatic System 1331 Parlor Stall, Manual System 1332 Parlor Stall, Walk-Thru 1333 Parlor Stall, Parallel 1334 Parlor Stall, Herringbone 1335 Parlor Stall, Rotary System 1336 Parlor Stall, Feed System 1337 Parlor Stall, Computerized Automation 1338 I.D. Tags 1339 Parlor Stall, Power Gates 1340 Floor Matting, Parlor Work Area 1360 Bulk Milk Tank, Refrigerated 1361 Bulk Milk Tank, Non-Refrigerated 1362 Compressor 1363 Plate Cooler, Floor Mounted 1364 Chiller 1365 Water Heater, Gas 1366 Wash System, Automatic 1381 Holding Pen, Wash Area without Roof 1382 Holding Pen, Wash Area with Roof 1383 Power Crowd Gate 1384 Cow Wash 1385 Paved Transfer Lane without Curbing 1386 Paved Transfer Lane with Curbing 1387 Fence, Pipe, Cable Rails 1388 Fence, Pipe, Pipe Rails 1389 Fence, Galvanized Rub Panel 1390 Fence, 8’ Gate 1391 Fence, Gate, Each Additional 4’

Poultry Equipment 1400 Breeder, Feeder, Chain System, Female 1401 Breeder, Feeder, Pan System, Male



1402 Breeder, Watering System, Nipple 1403 Breeder, Bin, Scale and Fill System, Female 1404 Breeder, Bin and Fill System, Female 1405 Breeder, Bin and Fill System, Male 1406 Breeder, Nest and Egg Collection System 1407 Breeder, House Fan System 1408 Breeder, Evaporative Cooling Pad System 1409 Breeder, Sidewall Curtain and Air Inlet System 1420 Broiler, Feeder, Pan System 1421 Broiler, Auger Feeder Bin and Fill System 1422 Broiler, Watering System 1423 Broiler, Heating System 1424 Broiler, House Fan System 1425 Broiler, Evaporative Cooling Pad System 1426 Broiler, Sidewall Curtain and Air Inlet System 1430 Layer, A-Frame Cage System, 5 Tier 1431 Layer, A-Frame, Watering System, Nipple 1432 Layer, A-Frame, Feed Bin and Fill System 1433 Layer, A-Frame, Egg Cross Collection System 1434 Layer, A-Frame, Cage Fan System 1435 Layer, A-Frame, Cooling Pad System 1436 Layer, A-Frame, Curtain and Air Inlet System 1440 Layer, Battery Cage System, 8 Tier 1441 Layer, Battery, Watering System, Nipple 1442 Layer, Battery, Feed Bin and Fill System 1443 Layer, Battery, Egg Cross Collection System 1444 Layer, Battery, Manure Removal System 1445 Layer, Battery, Cage Fan System 1446 Layer, Battery, Cooling Pad System 1447 Layer, Battery, Curtain and Air Inlet System 1460 Turkey Finishing, Feeder, Pan System 1461 Turkey Finishing, Auger Feeder Bin and Fill System 1462 Turkey Finishing, Watering System, Nipple 1463 Turkey Finishing, Heating System 1464 Turkey Finishing, House Fan System 1465 Turkey Finishing, Cooling Pad System 1466 Turkey Finishing, Curtain and Air Inlet System

Sheep and Swine Equipment 1500 Lambing Pen with Safety Zone 1501 Sheep Pen, Split Rails 1502 Sheep Pen, 2”x6” Rails 1510 Confinement Partition, PVC 1511 Confinement Partition, Solid Rod

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1512 Confinement Partition, Galvanized Panel 1520 Farrowing Crate, Complete Package 1521 Farrowing Crate, Finger 1522 Farrowing Crate, Riser 1523 Gestation Stall 1530 Heating Pad, Farrowing-1 Litter, 1x3 1531 Heating Pad, Farrowing-1 Litter, 1x4 1532 Heating Pad, Farrowing-1 Litter, 1x5 1533 Heating Pad, Farrowing-2 Litter, 2x3 1534 Heating Pad, Farrowing-2 Litter, 2x4 1535 Heating Pad, Farrowing-2 Litter, 2x5 1536 Heating Pad, Nursery, 2x3 1537 Heating Pad, Nursery, 3x3 1538 Heating Pad, Nursery, 3x4 1539 Heating Pad, Nursery, 3x6 1540 Heating Pad, Automatic Controller 1549 High Pressure Wash System, Cold Water 1550 High Pressure Wash System, Hot Water 1551 Slotted Floor, Farrowing 1552 Slotted Floor, Finishing 1553 Slotted Floor, Nursery 1560 Feeder, Bulk, 1 Sided Rectangle 1561 Feeder, Bulk, 2 Sided Rectangle 1562 Feeder, Bulk, Round 1563 Feeder, Grower/Finishing, 1 Sided Rectangle 1564 Feeder, Grower/Finishing, 2 Sided Rectangle 1565 Feeder, Grower/Finishing, Round 1566 Feeder, Nursery, 1 Sided Rectangle 1567 Feeder, Nursery, 2 Sided Rectangle 1568 Feeder, Nursery, Round 1570 Small Animal Scale, Dial 1571 Small Animal Scale, Electronic 1572 Watering System, Nipple

Grain Handling and Storage 1600 Grain Elevator, Wood Crib, Metal Clad 1601 Elevator Annex, Wood Crib, Metal Clad 1602 Grain Elevator, Slip Form Concrete 1603 Elevator Annex, Slip Form Concrete 1604 Bucket Elevator 1610 Discharge Transition 1611 Spouting 1612 Receiving Pit 1613 Conveyor, Auger-Type



1614 Conveyor, Belt-Type 1615 Conveyor, Horizontal Drag 1616 Conveyor, Bypass Inlet 1620 Dryer, Batch Type, Grain 1621 Dryer, Continuous-Flow, Grain 1622 Dryer, Continuous-Flow, Rice 1640 Silo, Concrete Stave, 10’ - 15’ Dia. 1641 Silo, Concrete Stave, 16’ - 23’ Dia. 1642 Silo, Concrete Stave, 24’ - 30’ Dia. 1645 Silo, Concrete Stave, No Roof, 10’ - 15’ Dia. 1646 Silo, Concrete Stave, No Roof, 16’ - 23’ Dia. 1647 Silo, Concrete Stave, No Roof, 24’ - 30’ Dia. 1650 Silo, Concrete Poured, 12’ - 15’ Dia. 1651 Silo, Concrete Poured, 16’ - 23’ Dia. 1652 Silo, Concrete Poured, 24’ - 30’ Dia. 1655 Silo, Concrete Poured, No Roof, 12’ - 15’ Dia. 1656 Silo, Concrete Poured, No Roof, 16’ - 23’ Dia. 1657 Silo, Concrete Poured, No Roof, 24’ - 30’ Dia. 1660 Silo, Unloader, Top 1661 Silo, Access Piping 1662 Silo, Gunite Interior Finish 1663 Silo, Expoxy Interior Finish 1670 Silo, Porcelain, 14’ Dia. 1671 Silo, Porcelain, 17’ Dia. 1672 Silo, Porcelain, 20’ Dia. 1673 Silo, Porcelain, 25’ Dia. 1674 Silo, Porcelain, 31’ Dia. 1675 Silo, Porcelain, Pre-Owned/Rebuilt, 14’ Dia. 1676 Silo, Porcelain, Pre-Owned/Rebuilt, 17’ Dia. 1677 Silo, Porcelain, Pre-Owned/Rebuilt, 20’ Dia. 1678 Silo, Porcelain, Pre-Owned/Rebuilt, 25’ Dia. 1679 Silo, Porcelain, Pre-Owned/Rebuilt, 31’ Dia. 1685 Silo, Automatic Unloader 1686 Silo, Sweep-Arm Auger, New 1687 Silo, Sweep-Arm Auger, Used 1690 Bunker Silo, Tilt-Up Concrete, Precast Wall Supports 1691 Bunker Silo, Tile-Up Concrete, Poles/Braces 1692 Bunker Silo, Wood, Cantilevered Poles 1695 Trench Silo, Concrete 1696 Trench Silo, Wood 1697 Trench Silo, Plastic Lined 1700 Steel Bin, without Drying, 15’ - 29’ Dia. 1701 Steel Bin, without Drying, 30’ - 59’ Dia. 1702 Steel Bin, without Drying, 60’ - 89’ Dia.

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1703 Steel Bin, without Drying, 90’ - 105’ Dia. 1706 Steel Bin, with Drying, 15’ - 29’ Dia. 1707 Steel Bin, with Drying, 30’ - 48’ Dia. 1710 Steel Bin, Concrete Slab Floor 1711 Steel Bin, Ladder 1712 Steel Bin, Ladder Safety Cage 1713 Steel Bin, Spreader 1714 Steel Bin, Stirrator 1715 Steel Bin, Auger & Drive 1716 Steel Tank 1720 Steel Bin, Hopper Bottom, 15’ Dia. 1721 Steel Bin, Hopper Bottom, 18’ Dia. 1722 Steel Bin, Hopper Bottom, 21’ Dia. 1723 Steel Bin, Hopper Bottom, 24’ Dia. 1724 Steel Bin, Hopper Bottom, 30’ Dia. 1730 Feed Bin, Fiberglass Hopper Bottom, 6’ Dia. 1731 Feed Bin, Fiberglass Hopper Bottom, 7’ Dia. 1732 Feed Bin, Fiberglass Hopper Bottom, 8’ Dia. 1733 Feed Bin, Fiberglass Hopper Bottom, 10’ Dia. 1740 Feed Bin, Steel Hopper Bottom, 6’ Dia. 1741 Feed Bin, Steel Hopper Bottom, 7’ Dia. 1742 Feed Bin, Steel Hopper Bottom, 9’ Dia. 1743 Feed Bin, Steel Hopper Bottom, 12’ Dia. 1750 Cylindrical Wire Mesh Corn Crib Bin

Greenhouse Equipment 1800 Humidifiers 1801 Exhaust Fan Cooling Assembly 1802 Water-Drip Humidity Pad Assembly 1803 Automatic Vent and/or Environmental Controls 1804 Automatic Chemical Injectors 1805 Automatic Water Controls 1806 Travel Boom Sprayer 1807 Roof Shade Curtain, Manual 1808 Roof Shade Curtain, Automatic 1809 Hinged Vents, Manual 1810 Hinged Vents, Automatic 1811 Automatic Sidewall Curtain Assembly 1812 Concrete Curb 1813 Stem, Knee Walls 1814 Planting Bench, Plastic 1815 Planting Bench, Wood Slat 1816 Planting Bench, Steel Mesh 1817 Water System, Plastic, Spray



1818 Water System, Plastic, Mist 1819 Water System, Plastic, Drip Tube 1820 Water System, Plastic, Hose Bibs 1821 Water System, Capillary Matting

Miscellaneous Agricultural Equipment 1901 Dehydrator, Burner 1902 Dehydrator, Fans and Motors 1903 Dehydrator, Yard Tray Track 1904 Dehydrator, Turntable 1920 Scale, Hopper 1921 Scale, Railroad Track 1922 Scale, Truck, Concrete Platform 1923 Scale, Truck, Steel Platform 1924 Scale, Truck, Wood Platform 1925 Scale, Card Printer 1926 Scale, Remote-Control Electronic Reader

Manufactured Housing

Use the following components with occupancy 150 (Manufactured Housing, Single-Section)to include the cost for the single-wide manufactured house: 2101 Single-Wide Manufactured Home, Aluminum 2102 Single-Wide Manufactured Home, Cement Fiber, Lap 2103 Single-Wide Manufactured Home, Cement Fiber, Sheet 2104 Single-Wide Manufactured Home, Hardboard Sheet 2105 Single-Wide Manufactured Home, Lap Siding 2106 Single-Wide Manufactured Home, Log Siding 2107 Single-Wide Manufactured Home, Plywood with Batts 2108 Single-Wide Manufactured Home, Stucco Use the following components with occupancy 151 (Manufactured Housing, Multi-Section) to include the cost for a double-wide, triple-wide or quad-wide manufactured house: 2201 Double-Wide Manufactured Home, Aluminum 2202 Double-Wide Manufactured Home, Cement Fiber, Lap 2203 Double-Wide Manufactured Home, Cement Fiber, Sheet 2204 Double-Wide Manufactured Home, Hardboard Sheet 2205 Double-Wide Manufactured Home, Lap Siding 2206 Double-Wide Manufactured Home, Log Siding 2207 Double-Wide Manufactured Home, Plywood with Batts 2208 Double-Wide Manufactured Home, Stucco 2301 Triple-Wide Manufactured Home, Aluminum 2302 Triple-Wide Manufactured Home, Cement Fiber, Lap 2303 Triple-Wide Manufactured Home, Cement Fiber, Sheet

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2304 Triple-Wide Manufactured Home, Hardboard Sheet 2305 Triple-Wide Manufactured Home, Lap Siding 2306 Triple-Wide Manufactured Home, Log Siding 2307 Triple-Wide Manufactured Home, Plywood with Batts 2308 Triple-Wide Manufactured Home, Stucco 2401 Quad-Wide Manufactured Home, Aluminum 2402 Quad-Wide Manufactured Home, Cement Fiber, Lap 2403 Quad-Wide Manufactured Home, Cement Fiber, Sheet 2404 Quad-Wide Manufactured Home, Hardboard Sheet 2405 Quad-Wide Manufactured Home, Lap Siding 2406 Quad-Wide Manufactured Home, Log Siding 2407 Quad-Wide Manufactured Home, Plywood with Batts 2408 Quad-Wide Manufactured Home, Stucco Use the following components with occupancy 151 (Manufactured Housing, Multi-Section) to include the cost for a single or double tagalong to the main section of the manufactured house: 2501 Single Tagalong, Aluminum 2502 Single Tagalong, Cement Fiber, Lap 2503 Single Tagalong, Cement Fiber, Sheet 2504 Single Tagalong, Hardboard Sheet 2505 Single Tagalong, Lap Siding 2506 Single Tagalong, Log Siding 2507 Single Tagalong, Plywood with Batts 2508 Single Tagalong, Stucco 2601 Double Tagalong, Aluminum 2602 Double Tagalong, Cement Fiber, Lap 2603 Double Tagalong, Cement Fiber, Sheet 2604 Double Tagalong, Hardboard Sheet 2605 Double Tagalong, Lap Siding 2606 Double Tagalong, Log Siding 2607 Double Tagalong, Plywood with Batts 2608 Double Tagalong, Stucco Use the following components with either occupancy 150 (Manufactured Housing, Single-Section) or occupancy 151 (Manufactured Housing, Multi-Section) to include the costs for additional features in the manufactured house: 2901 Air Conditioning 2902 Expandos or Tip-outs 2903 Foundation, Continuous Concrete Wall 2904 Foundation, Concrete Block 2905 Foundation, Treated Wood 2906 Skirting, Metal 2907 Skirting, Plywood/Hardboard 2908 Skirting, Brick/Stone Veneer



2909 Skirting, Concrete Block 2910 Skirting, Precast Concrete Panel 2911 Entry Steps, Metal 2912 Metal Landing 2913 Entry Steps, Molded Fiberglass 2914 Molded Fiberglass Landing 2915 Entry Steps, Wood 2916 Entry Steps, Precast Concrete, Plain Finish 2917 Entry Steps, Precast Concrete, Aggregate Finish 2918 Fireplace, Prefabricated 2919 Appliance Allowance

Agricultural Component Descriptions

1000 Sidewall Curtain, Standard

Constructed of a polyethylene material. The curtain operates on a series of small pulleys and nylon cord, which is attached to a cable. The polyethylene material allows light passage without air leakage. To open and close the curtain - it’s controlled by a manual or automatic temperature controlled winch or actuator. Ranking is based on type of curtain.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1):: 10x10 weave single curtain, no suspension Average (Rank 2): 8x8 weave double curtain, no suspension Good (Rank 3): 10x10 weave single curtain with suspension Excellent (Rank 4): 8x8 weave double curtain with suspension

Enter the following for this component: Number of Curtains: 1 - 100 Length (Feet): 10 - 300 Height (Feet): 3 - 12

1001 Sidewall Curtain, High Humidity

Constructed of a breathable woven polyethylene material. The curtain operates on a series of small pulleys and nylon cord, which is attached to a cable. The polyethylene material allows light passage, yet resists moisture. To open and close the curtain - it’s controlled by a manual or automatic temperature controlled winch or actuator. Ranking is based on type and quality of curtain.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Average quality curtain, no suspension Average (Rank 2): High quality curtain, no suspension

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Good (Rank 3): Average quality curtain with suspension Excellent (Rank 4): High quality curtain with suspension


1002 Sidewall Curtain, Insulated

Constructed of a vinyl, polyethylene and insulating materials with vapor barrier. The curtain operates on a series of small pulleys and nylon cord, which is attached to a cable. To open and close the curtain - it’s controlled by a manual or automatic temperature controlled winch or actuator. Ranking is based on type and quality of curtain.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Average quality curtain, no suspension Average (Rank 2): High quality curtain, no suspension Good (Rank 3): Average quality curtain with suspension Excellent (Rank 4): High quality curtain with suspension


1003 Sidewall Curtain, Jan-Aire

Constructed of a poly-vented material. The curtain operates on one or two small blower fans. No pulleys, nylon cords or cables. The poly-vented material allows light passage without air leakage.


1004 Automatic Curtain Machine

An actuator to operate sidewall curtains by winch and cable drum.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Machines: 1 - 25 Travel Length (Inches): 24 - 74



1005 Automatic Curtain Control Box

Programmable control unit designed specifically for operating sidewall curtain machines automatically. Ranking is based on number of automated options on the control box.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Operates curtains only Average (Rank 2): Operates curtains, fans, heaters and misting units Good (Rank 3): Operates both side and end curtains, fans, heaters and misting units Excellent (Rank 4): Operates both side and end curtains, inlets, fans, heaters and

misting units

Enter the following for this component: Number of Control Boxes: 1 - 25

1006 Potentiometer Feedback

A monitoring system used to verify that the power system is live and warn of a power failure. This device measures the electromotive force or potential difference by comparison with a known voltage. Ranking is based on automation of potentiometer.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Basic unit Average (Rank 2): Unit with few options Good (Rank 3): Automated unit with few options Excellent (Rank 4): Automated unit with several options

Enter the following for this component: Number of Potentiometers: 1 - 10

1007 Curtain Drop Safety System

A safety system that opens sidewall curtains in case of power failure or high temperature. Ranking is based on automation of the system.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Power failure function only Average (Rank 2): Power failure and thermostat functions, few sensors Good (Rank 3): Power failure and thermostat functions, some sensors Excellent (Rank 4): Advanced system with power failure and thermostat functions,

several sensors

Enter the following for this component: Number of Systems: 1 - 25

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1008 Curtain Operator

An actuator to raise and lower sidewall curtains by linear telescoping bars.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Operators: 1 - 25 Travel Length (Inches): 26 - 66

1009 Sidewall Curtain, Winch

A hand crank to manually operate sidewall curtain. Ranking is based on type of winch.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Basic steel handle Average (Rank 2): Ratchet winch, 1,400 lb. capacity Good (Rank 3): Worm gear winch, 1,500 lb. capacity Excellent (Rank 4): Worm gear winch, 2,000 lb. capacity

Enter the following for this component: Number of Winches: 1 - 10

1010 Bird Barrier

High tensile strength plastic bird netting placed behind sidewall curtain.

Enter the following for this component: Length (Feet): 20 - 5000 Height (Feet): 3 - 6

1020 Shutter

An air outlet mechanism that prevents backdrafts and air leaks into the building. Shutters are constructed of plastic or aluminum. Ranking is based on type of construction.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Plastic Excellent (Rank 4): Aluminum

Use component 1021 (Shutter, Motor Kit) to add the cost of the motor kit.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Shutters: 1 - 1000 Fan Diameter (Inches): 9 - 60



1021 Shutter, Motor Kit

Controls shutters independently from fan units during operation.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Kits: 1 - 1000

1022 Electronic Ventilation Control System

Programmable control unit designed to operate ventilation, heating and environmental mechanisms automatically. Ranking is based on number of automated options on the control box.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Basic digital unit single zone capability Average (Rank 2): Basic digital unit with multi zone capability Good (Rank 3): An all digital unit with few options, handles multiple zones Excellent (Rank 4): An all digital unit with several options, handles multiple zones


1030 Inlet, Ceiling

Designed to allow airflow into the building. The inlet is mounted into the ceiling. Constructed of a plastic housing with two or more air intakes. Ranking is based on CFM.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 1000 CFM Average (Rank 2): 1500 CFM Good (Rank 3): 2000 CFM Excellent (Rank 4): 3000 CFM

Enter the following for this component: Number of Inlets: 1 - 1000

1031 Inlet, Wall

Designed to allow airflow into the building. The inlet is mounted into the wall. Constructed of a plastic housing with a single air intake. Ranking is based on CFM.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 400 CFM Average (Rank 2): 500 CFM Good (Rank 3): 600 CFM Excellent (Rank 4): 800 CFM

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Enter the following for this component: Number of Inlets: 1 - 1000

1032 Inlet, Baffle

Designed to allow airflow into the building. The inlet baffles are mounted into the wall and/or ceiling. Constructed of a plastic or aluminum housing and a polystyrene foam insulated baffle.

Use the following components to add additional inlet equipment: 1033 Inlet, Automatic Baffle Machine 1034 Inlet, Automatic Control Box

Enter the following for this component: Number of Inlets: 1 - 100 Length (Feet): 1 - 100 Width (Inches): 8 - 16

1033 Inlet, Automatic Baffle Machine

Designed to be used to operate air inlet baffles and vent doors based on open and close signals from a variety of controllers. Ranking is based on drive speed and if the unit has a potentiometer feedback mechanism.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 5 rpm Average (Rank 2): 30 rpm Good (Rank 3): 5 rpm with potentiometer feedback mechanism Excellent (Rank 4): 30 rpm with potentiometer feedback mechanism

Enter the following for this component: Number of Machines: 1 - 100

1034 Inlet, Automatic Control Box

Programmable control unit designed specifically for operating inlet baffles automatically. The controller manages air inlets by monitoring the difference in air pressure between the inside and outside of the building, and automatically opens and closes inlets to maintain the desired inlet airflow velocity. Ranking is based on number of automated options on the control box.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Basic unit with analog sensor gauge and no time delay Average (Rank 2): Basic unit with analog sensor gauge and time delay Good (Rank 3): An all digital unit with few options Excellent (Rank 4): An all digital unit with several options




1040 Fan, Box Stir

Fans improve circulation of the airflow within the barn. Can be found either attached directly to or hanging from a beam. Fans are normally placed 10 to 20 feet apart.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Fans: 1 - 1000 Diameter (Inches): 18 - 48

1041 Fan, Sidewall Cone

Variable speed, direct drive fans. Constructed of a high-impact polymer housing with stainless steel hardware. Fans are located on the side and/or end walls. The fans are designed to draw the air out from inside the barn. Ranking is based on the assembly of components attached to the fan.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Fan only Average (Rank 2): Fan and shutter Good (Rank 3): Fan, shutter and guard Excellent (Rank 4): Fan, shutter, guard and cone


1042 Fan, Pit Plenum, Stainless Steel

Pit plenums are designed to allow continuous ventilation while pumping or agitating the manure pit. Stainless steel pit plenum. The pit plenum is attached to the side of the barn vertically and lies partially below grade to access the manure pit. A fan unit and hood are attached to the top portion of the plenum.


1043 Fan, Pit Plenum, Poly-Stainless

The fans are designed to draw the air out from the manure pit. Stainless steel pit plenum with high-impact polymer fan housing with stainless steel hardware. The pit plenum is attached to the side of the barn vertically and lies partially below grade to access the manure pit. The fan unit and hood are attached to the top portion of the plenum.

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1044 Fan, Horizontal Pit

The fans are designed to draw the air out from the manure pit. Constructed of a high-impact polymer housing with stainless steel hardware. A transition hood attaches over the cleanout of the manure pit. The fan unit and hood attaches to the transition hood.


1045 Fan, Under Floor Pit

The fans are designed to circulate the air within the manure pit. Constructed of a high-impact polymer housing with stainless steel hardware. The fans are mounted within the manure pit confinement area.


1050 Heater, Suspension Mounted

Designed for confinement barns. Features include L.P. or natural gas, electronic ignition, remote thermostat, hanging kit, T-duct, gas hose and regulator.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Heaters: 1 - 100 Capacity (BTUs): 40000 - 225000

1051 Heater, Infraconic Radiant

Designed for individual pens. Features include L.P. or natural gas, consistent temperature, either modulating or pilot controlled units.


1052 Heater, Infra-Red

Designed for individual pens. Features include L.P. or natural gas, thermostats, hanging kits.




1053 Evaporative Cooling, Spray

System consists of ½” poly tubing, plastic spray nozzles, a controller and miscellaneous fittings. Ranking is based on type of controller and type of spray nozzles.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Controller with timer and few watering stations; spray nozzles non-

rotating heads Average (Rank 2): Controller with timer and multiple watering stations; spray nozzles

non-rotating heads Good (Rank 3): Controller with timer and multiple watering stations; spray nozzles

with rotating heads Excellent (Rank 4): Controller with timer, multiple watering stations, temperature

sensors; spray nozzles with rotating heads

Enter the following for this component: Length (Feet): 10 - 10000

1054 Evaporative Cooling, Drip

System consists of ½” poly tubing, plastic drip nozzles, a controller and miscellaneous fittings. Ranking is based on type of controller and type of drip nozzles.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Controller with timer and few watering stations; drip nozzles non-

rotating heads Average (Rank 2): Controller with timer and multiple watering stations; drip nozzles

non-rotating heads Good (Rank 3): Controller with timer and multiple watering stations; drip nozzles


sensors; drip nozzles with rotating heads


1055 Evaporative Cooling, Pad, Wall Mounted

A modular panel assembly, which utilizes the natural cooling effect of evaporation to efficiently cool the air entering the building. The system’s cooling effect is caused by water dripping down a honeycomb like pad to a reservoir. Systems are located on the

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sidewalls of a building and normally built-in as part of the wall. Ranking is based on whether the pump is submersible or non-submersible and GPM capacity of pump.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Submersible and low GPM capacity Average (Rank 2): Submersible and high GPM capacity Good (Rank 3): Non-submersible and low GPM capacity Excellent (Rank 4): Non-submersible and high GPM capacity

Enter the following for this component: Number of Systems: 1 - 10 Width (Feet): 2 - 6 Length (Feet): 4 - 72

1100 Feeder, Yard, Hay

Steel feeders with solid plate on the lower third of the feeder and slanted or vertical rails on the upper two-thirds of the feeder.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Three foot diameter feeder Average (Rank 2): Five foot diameter feeder Good (Rank 3): Six foot diameter feeder Excellent (Rank 4): Seven foot diameter feeder

Enter the following for this component: Number of Feeders: 1 - 100

1101 Feeder, Yard, Round Grain

Galvanized steel grain feeder with roof, 700 - 1000 lbs.


1102 Feeder, Pen Grain

Top loading combination hay/grain feeder, which attaches to the fence.


1103 Feeder, Hay Baskets

Welded wire basket. Ranking is based on size of basket.



Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 24” in length Average (Rank 2): 36” in length Good (Rank 3): 48” in length Excellent (Rank 4): 72” in length


1104 Feeder, Fenceline, 8' Long

Combination feed trough and hay rack in one. Galvanized steel construction. Each additional eight foot section, use component 1105 (Feeder, Fenceline, Each Additional 8’).


1105 Feeder, Fenceline, Each Additional 8'

For each additional eight feet of fenceline feeder, add this cost to component 1104 (Feeder, Fenceline, 8’ Long).

Enter the following for this component: Number of Each Add'l 8 Feet: 1 - 100

1106 Feeder, Portable Steel Bunk

Poly or steel trough built on galvanized steel frame and skids.

Use the following when selecting rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Small animal feeder (e.g., sheep) Excellent (Rank 4): Large animal feeder (e.g., cattle)


1107 Feeder, Portable Steel Bunk, with Hay Rack

Poly or steel trough built on galvanized steel frame and skids with V-shape galvanized steel rod hay rack attached to the top of the bunk.


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1120 Feeder, Feed Rack

V-shape feeder with rails spaced evenly apart.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Light duty feeder Average (Rank 2): Standard feeder Good (Rank 3): Heavy duty feeder Excellent (Rank 4): Heavy duty feeder with bunk on the bottom

Enter the following for this component: Number of Feeders: 1 - 20 Length (Feet): 20 - 500

1121 Feeder, Mechanical, Chain

Automatically delivers feed to the animals. Constructed of heavy duty galvanized steel with direct drive system. Ranking is based on options to the feeder.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Chain feeder only Average (Rank 2): Chain feeder with sidewalls Good (Rank 3): Chain feeder with sidewalls and roof Excellent (Rank 4): Chain feeder with sidewalls, roof and heavy duty drive motor

Use component 1122 (Feeder, Mechanical, Control Box) to add for the control box.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Feeders: 1 - 10 Length (Feet): 30 - 150 Width (Inches): 14 - 18

1122 Feeder, Mechanical, Control Box

An electronic programmable device that operates the mechanical chain feeder. Use this component in conjunction with component 1121 (Feeder, Mechanical Chain).


1123 Feeder, Mechanical, Overhead

An overhead device delivers feed to the animals. Ranking is based on quality and speed of feeding system.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component:



Low (Rank 1): Light construction, slow speed delivery Average (Rank 2): Light construction, average speed delivery Good (Rank 3): Heavy duty construction, average speed delivery Excellent (Rank 4): Heavy duty construction, high speed feed delivery


1124 Feeder, Mechanical, Trough Auger

An auger within a trough that delivers feed to the animals. Ranking is based on quality and speed of feeding system.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Light construction, slow speed delivery Average (Rank 2): Light construction, average speed delivery Good (Rank 3): Heavy duty construction, average speed delivery Excellent (Rank 4): Heavy duty construction, high speed feed delivery


1125 Feeder, Paddock

Used to hold hay and/or grain. Hangs in the box stall.


1126 Feeder, Portable, Steel, Bale

A large round or square feeder with evenly spaced rails placed on the ground that holds bales of hay.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Standard feeder Average (Rank 2): Heavy duty feeder Good (Rank 3): Heavy duty feeder with wire mesh on the bottom Excellent (Rank 4): Heavy duty feeder with solid steel plate bottom


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1130 Feeding Trough, 1-Sided, Concrete

Fence-type (1-sided) concrete feeding trough. Ranking is based on length and/or thickness of material.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Long in length and light weight construction Average (Rank 2): Long in length and heavy duty construction Good (Rank 3): Short in length and light weight construction Excellent (Rank 4): Short in length and heavy duty construction


1131 Feeding Trough, 1-Sided, Steel

Fence-type (1-sided) steel feeding trough. Ranking is based on length and/or thickness of material.



1132 Feeding Trough, 1-Sided, Wood

Fence-type (1-sided) wood feeding trough. Ranking is based on length and/or thickness of material.



1133 Feeding Trough, 2-Sided, Concrete

Bunk-type (2-sided) concrete feeding trough. Ranking is based on length and/or thickness of material.





1134 Feeding Trough, 2-Sided, Steel

Bunk-type (2-sided) steel feeding trough. Ranking is based on length and/or thickness of material.



1135 Feeding Trough, 2-Sided, Wood

Bunk-type (2-sided) wood feeding trough. Ranking is based on length and/or thickness of material.



1136 Feeding Trough Roof, Metal Structure

A roof over a 2-sided feeding trough made of metal posts, rafters and sheeting. Ranking is based on length of structure and weight of the material.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Long in length and light weight construction Average (Rank 2): Long in length and heavy duty construction Good (Rank 3): Short in length and light weight construction

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Excellent (Rank 4): Short in length and heavy duty construction

Use this component to add a metal roof to one of the following feeding troughs: 1133 Feeding Trough, 2-Sided, Concrete 1134 Feeding Trough, 2-Sided, Steel 1135 Feeding Trough, 2-Sided, Wood


1137 Feeding Trough Roof, Wood Structure

A roof over a 2-sided feeding trough made of wood posts, rafters and sheeting with asphalt composition roofing material. Ranking is based on length of structure and weight of the material.


Use this component to add a metal roof to one of the following feeding troughs: 1133 Feeding Trough, 2-Sided, Concrete 1134 Feeding Trough, 2-Sided, Steel 1135 Feeding Trough, 2-Sided, Wood


1138 Sloped Feed Rail Guard, Galvanized

Galvanized pipe frame and sloped rails spaced evenly apart, which act as a feed barrier in place of a self-locking headrail.

Enter the following for this component: Length (Feet): 10 - 1000 Rail Spacing (Inches): 7 - 12

1139 Sloped Feed Rail Guard, Zinc Coated

A special patented Allied Gatorshield zinc coated pipe frame and sloped rails spaced evenly apart, which acts as a feed barrier in place of a self-locking headrail.




Rail Spacing (Inches): 7 - 12

1140 Headrail, Double Swing Self-Locking

Galvanized piped frame and rail feed barrier, which locks the cow’s head in place. It will also allow cows to pull their heads out the bottom of the stall should they lose their footing and fall.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Headrails: 1 - 1000

1150 Watering Trough, Concrete

Reinforced concrete watering trough. Ranking is based on thickness/quality of material

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Light duty construction Excellent (Rank 4): Heavy duty construction

Use the following components to add automated equipment to this trough: 1153 Automatic Drinker Kit with Float 1154 Automatic Waterer 1155 Automatic Waterer, Feed Lot


1151 Watering Trough, Steel

Welded steel watering trough. Ranking is based on thickness of material

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Light duty construction Excellent (Rank 4): Heavy duty construction



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1152 Watering Tank, Galvanized

Galvanized steel watering trough. Smaller tanks (under 100 gallons) are typically one foot high and designed for smaller animals. Larger tanks are typically two feet high and designed for larger animals.


Enter the following for this component: Number of Tanks: 1 - 25 Capacity (Gallons): 44 - 1100

1153 Automatic Drinker Kit with Float

Mechanical float operated fill system. Use this component in conjunction with one of the following components: 1150 Watering System, Trough, Concrete 1151 Watering System, Trough, Steel 1152 Watering System, Trough, Galvanized

Enter the following for this component: Number of Kits: 1 - 25

1154 Automatic Waterer

Automatic electric watering fill system. As the water level drops in the trough, the system turns on and refills the trough. Use this component in conjunction with one of the following components: 1150 Watering System, Trough, Concrete 1151 Watering System, Trough, Steel 1152 Watering System, Trough, Galvanized

Ranking is based on the automation of the unit. Use the following when selecting the rank for this component:

Low (Rank 1): Basic fill unit Excellent (Rank 4): Programmable unit with water temperature sensors




1155 Automatic Waterer, Feed Lot

Automatic electric watering fill system. As the water level drops in the trough, the system turns on and refills the trough. Use this component in conjunction with one of the following components: 1150 Watering System, Trough, Concrete 1151 Watering System, Trough, Steel 1152 Watering System, Trough, Galvanized

Ranking is based on the automation of the unit. Use the following when selecting the rank for this component:

Low (Rank 1): Basic fill unit Excellent (Rank 4): Programmable unit with water temperature sensors


1156 Automatic Water Fountain

Constructed of heavy one-piece polyethylene. Square in shape. Built-in overflow and automatic fill system.


1157 Automatic Water Fountain, Heated

Constructed of heavy one-piece polyethylene. Square in shape. Built-in overflow and automatic fill system.


1158 Electric Stall Waterer

Automatic watering device used in a box stall.

Rank Selection: Ranking is based on type of waterer: Low (Rank 1): Galvanized waterer Excellent (Rank 4): Hard plastic waterer

Enter the following for this component: Number of Stall Waterers: 1 - 25

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1159 Electric Pen Waterer

Automatic watering device used in a pen.

Rank Selection: Ranking is based on type of waterer: Low (Rank 1): Galvanized waterer Excellent (Rank 4): Hard plastic waterer

Enter the following for this component: Number of Pen Waterers: 1 - 25

1170 Liquid Manure Tank, Concrete Rectangular

Single chamber reinforced concrete tank sunk in the ground and used for the storage of liquid manure, including a concrete cover. Use the following components to adjust the cost for a different cover type: 1172 Liquid Manure Tank, No Cover 1173 Liquid Manure Tank, Plank Cover

Enter the following for this component: Capacity (Cubic Feet): 100 - 50000

1171 Liquid Manure Tank, Concrete Round

Single chamber reinforced concrete tank sunk in the ground and used for the storage of liquid manure, including a concrete cover. Use the following components to adjust the cost for a different cover type: 1172 Liquid Manure Tank, No Cover 1173 Liquid Manure Tank, Plank Cover


1172 Liquid Manure Tank, No Cover

The costs for the following liquid manure tanks include the cost of a concrete cover: 1170 Liquid Manure Tank, Concrete Rectangular 1171 Liquid Manure Tank, Concrete Round

If the liquid manure tank does not have a cover, use this component to deduct the cover cost.

Enter the following for this component: Size (Square Feet): 300 - 10000



1173 Liquid Manure Tank, Plank Cover

The costs for the following liquid manure tanks include the cost of a concrete cover: 1170 Liquid Manure Tank, Concrete Rectangular 1171 Liquid Manure Tank, Concrete Round

Use this component in conjunction with one of these tanks to adjust the cost for a concrete plank cover. This results in a cost deduction in the report.


1174 Manure, Agitator & Pumps

Agitator - A prop device used to agitate liquid manure lagoons.

Pumps - A tapered nozzled device used to pump high volumes of liquid manure and agitate. the hard surface crust or bottom manure solids in the lagoon. 6” fill pipe and hydraulic controls.

Use the following components to add additional agitator and pump equipment: 1177 Manure, Lagoon Flotation System

Enter the following for this component: Number of Agitator & Pumps: 1 - 10

1175 Manure, Concrete Open Pit

Reinforced concrete pit used for the storage of liquid manure.


1176 Manure, Clay Lagoon

A large open clay-based pit used for the storage of liquid manure.

Use the following components to add additional clay lagoon equipment: 1174 Manure, Agitator & Pumps 1177 Manure, Lagoon Flotation System


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1177 Manure, Lagoon Flotation System

A device to support the agitator from the surface of the lagoon, independently from any other machinery. Add this cost to the agitator cost.


1178 Slurry Tank

A steel glass-lined storage tank with ladder, erected on buyer’s slab. Use component 1179 (Slurry Tank, Concrete Slab) to add the cost of the slab.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Tanks: 1 - 10 Diameter (Feet): 25 - 101 Height (Feet): 14 - 23

1179 Slurry Tank, Concrete Slab

Concrete foundation for slurry tanks.

Enter the following for this component: Size (Cubic Feet of Concrete): 100 - 10000

1180 Alley Scraper

Automatic manure removal system that cleans concrete alleys.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Systems: 1 - 10 Length (Feet): 200 - 1200

1181 Barn Cleaner, Elevator and Drive

A special conveyor belt that transports animal waste from one location to another. Use component 1182 (Barn Cleaner, Gutter) to add the cost of the gutter. Ranking is based on type of belt and speed.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Smooth belt, slow speed Average (Rank 2): Smooth belt, average speed Good (Rank 3): Rough belt, average speed Excellent (Rank 4): Rough belt, high speed

Enter the following for this component:



Number of Systems: 1 - 10

1182 Barn Cleaner, Gutter

The concrete alleyway to keep animal waste in a confined area as it moves through the barn. Use this component in conjunction with component 1181 (Barn Cleaner, Elevator and Drive).


1183 Flush Tank, Tip-Type Waterer

A barrel on hinges filled with water that can be tipped, causing a flood effect, so as to wash the animal waste down the concrete alley/gutter. Ranking is based on quality of flush tank.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Light steel construction Excellent (Rank 4): Heavy duty steel construction


1184 Floor-Type Flooding Flush System

A flash flood water system that clears the animal waste from the alley/gutter. Ranking is based on automation of the system.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Manual system Excellent (Rank 4): Programmable system

Enter the following for this component: Number of Flush Values: 1 - 20

1200 Horse Corral, Wood

Horse corral with 6”x6” wood posts with concrete base and five 2”x6” wood rails. Costs include all hardware. Ranking is based on quality of fence.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Light construction Excellent (Rank 4): Heavy duty costruction

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Use the following components to add horse corral gates: 1203 Horse Corral, 8’ Gate, Steel 1204 Horse Corral, 8’ Gate, Vinyl


1201 Horse Corral, Polymer Grid

Horse corral with vinyl posts and 2”x6” top rails with infill of polymer grid mesh, including all the hardware. Ranking is based on quality of construction.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Light construction Excellent (Rank 4): Heavy duty construction.



1202 Horse Corral, Vinyl

A horse corral with 5”x5” vinyl posts and three 2”x6” rails, including all the hardware to assemble the fence. Ranking is based on quality.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Light construction quality Excellent (Rank 4): Heavy duty construction



1203 Horse Corral, 8' Gate, Steel

Steel pipe frame gate. Costs includes hinges, latches and other hardware. Ranking is based on thickness of pipe.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 18 gauge



Average (Rank 2): 16 gauge Good (Rank 3): 15 gauge Excellent (Rank 4): 14 gauge

The following is the other horse corral gate: 1204 Horse Corral, 8’ Gate, Vinyl

Enter the following for this component: Number of Gates: 1 - 100

1204 Horse Corral, 8' Gate, Vinyl

Vinyl tube frame gate. Costs includes hinges, latches and other hardware. Ranking is based on thickness of pipe.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Light construction Excellent (Rank 4): Heavy duty

The following is the other horse corral gate: 1203 Horse Corral, 8’ Gate, Steel


1205 Portable Pipe Corral, 4-Rail

Pre-fabricated galvanized pipe panels. Ranking is based on length and gate panel.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 12’ panel Average (Rank 2): 12’ panel with gate Good (Rank 3): 24’ panel Excellent (Rank 4): 24’ panel with gate

Enter the following for this component: Number of Panels: 1 - 1000

1206 Portable Pipe Corral, 5-Rail

Pre-fabricated galvanized pipe panels. Ranking is based on length and gate panel.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 12’ panel Average (Rank 2): 12’ panel with gate Good (Rank 3): 24’ panel

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Excellent (Rank 4): 24’ panel with gate


1207 Electrified Fence Charger

An electric power unit that sends voltage through wire fence strands. Use in conjunction to component 1208 (Electrified Fence Strands).

Enter the following for this component: Number of Chargers: 1 - 25

1208 Electrified Fence Strands

Wire strands attached to either wood or steel posts. Cost is per linear foot of all strands. For example, for a 200 linear foot fence with 4 strands, enter 400 linear feet. Ranking is based on gauge of wire.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 18 gauge Excellent (Rank 4): 14 gauge

Use component 1207 (Electric Fence Charger) to include the cost of the fence charger.


1220 Box Stall, 10' Square

Modular horse stalls with galvanized steel channel corners, wood or PVC inserts and/or partial solid rod partitions. Front of stall has sliding door. Ranking is based on type of material used as inserts.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): PVC Board Average (Rank 2): Pine wood Good (Rank 3): Douglas fur Excellent (Rank 4): Hard woods

Enter the following for this component: Number of Stalls: 1 - 1000



1221 Box Stall, 12' Square

Modular horse stalls with galvanized steel channel corners, wood or PVC inserts and/or partial solid rod partitions. Front of stall has sliding door. Ranking is based on type of material used as inserts.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): PVC Board Average (Rank 2): Pine wood Good (Rank 3): Douglas fur Excellent (Rank 4): Hard woods


1222 Horse Walker-2

An electric device that pivots from its center base. Two arms extend outward from the center and horses are attached to the ends.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Walkers: 1 - 25

1223 Horse Walker-4

An electric device that pivots from its center base. Four arms extend outward from the center and horses are attached to the ends.


1224 Horse Walker-6

An electric device that pivots from its center base. Six arms extend outward from the center and horses are attached to the ends.


1240 Stock Corral, Pipe Rails

A fence made of 4” steel posts and 2” pipe rails. Ranking is based on number of rails.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Two rail fence Excellent (Rank 4): Four rail fence

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Use component 1246 (Stock Corral Gate) to add the cost of the gate.


1241 Stock Corral, Cable Rails

A fence made of 4” steel posts and cable for rails. Ranking is based on number of rails.




1242 Stock Corral, Split Rails, 4"x4" Posts

A stock corral made of 4”x4” wood posts and split rails. Ranking is based on number of rails.



1243 Stock Corral, Wood Rails, 4"x4" Posts

A horse corral made of 4”x4” wood posts and 2”x6” wood rails. Ranking is based on number of rails.



1244 Stock Corral, Split Rails, 6”x6” Posts

A stock corral made of 6”x6” wood posts and split rails. Ranking is based on number of rails.





1245 Stock Corral, Wood Rails, 6"x6" Posts

A stock corral made of 6”x6” wood posts and 2”x6” wood rails. Ranking is based on number of rails.



1246 Stock Corral Gate

2” heavy gauge steel tubing. Complete with hinges, bolt hooks and other hardware.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Gates: 1 - 100 Gate Length (Feet): 4 - 20

1260 Flow Control Unit, Portable

Heavy-duty steel constructed device used to serve as a directional hub. Allows cattle to be directed in four different directions. Unit includes a lock up/down tailgate.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Units: 1 - 50

1261 Headgate, Portable

A heavy-duty steel device that attaches to a chute or squeeze and locks the animal’s head in place. Ranking is based on the type of locking mechanism.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Manual Excellent (Rank 4): Automatic

Enter the following for this component: Number of Headgates: 1 - 50

1262 Cattle Crossing Guard

A cattle crossing guard made of steel rails on concrete foundation, including the end wings. Ranking is based on axle weight capacity.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 12 ton Average (Rank 2): 16 ton

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Good (Rank 3): 25 ton Excellent (Rank 4): 30 ton

Enter the following for this component: Number of Crossing Guards: 1 - 50

1263 Loading Chute, Portable

A portable, multiple pitch cattle loading ramp. All steel construction with solid side sheeting and wood flooring. Chute rests on steel frame trailer.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Chutes: 1 - 50

1264 Loading Chute, Stationary, Steel

Single pitch cattle loading ramp. All steel construction with solid side sheeting and wood flooring.


1265 Loading Chute, Stationary, Wood Single pitch cattle loading ramp. All wood construction with heavy duty rail siding.


1266 Manual Squeeze Chute, Portable

A heavy-duty steel device that holds an animal in place by pressing against its sides.


1267 Sweep Tub, Portable, Open

An open (unsheeted), pre-fabricated pipe frame assembly with 10’ panel increments that directs the flow of the cattle or other stock in one direction.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Tubs: 1 - 50 Number of Panels: 2 - 3



1268 Sweep Tub, Portable, Sheeted

A sheeted, pre-fabricated pipe frame assembly with 10’ panel increments that directs the flow of the cattle or other stock in one direction.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Tubs: 1 - 50 Number of Panels: 2 - 4

1269 Work Alley, Portable, Curved

Used to direct the flow of the cattle in one direction. Pre-fabricated pipe frame assembly approximately 28” wide and 20’ long. The ranking is based on panels being open frame or steel sheeted.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Open pipe frame Excellent (Rank 4): Steel sheeted pipe frame


1270 Work Alley, Portable, Straight

Used to direct the flow of the cattle in one direction. Pre-fabricated pipe frame assembly approximately 28” wide and 20’ long. The ranking is based on panels being open frame or steel sheeted.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Open pipe frame Excellent (Rank 4): Steel sheeted pipe frame


1271 Working Chute, Portable

Heavy-duty steel constructed device used to hold an animal in a very confined place. The animal can neither move forward or backwards.


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1280 Scale, Large Animal, Electronic

Electronic platform scale with indicator. Indicator has communication port to allow connections with external printers, computers, or other data collection devices. Squeeze chutes are not included; use one of the following to add chutes: 1271 Working Chute, Portable 1266 Manual Squeeze Chute, Portable

Use component 1281 (Scale, Printer) to add a printer.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Scales: 1 - 10

1281 Scale, Printer

A device to print the results of the animal’s weight. Ranking is based on the automation of the printer.

Add this component to one of the following scales: 1280 Scale, Large Animal, Electronic 1282 Scale, Weighbridge, Livestock

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Prints results only Excellent (Rank 4): Prints results and has several other available options

Enter the following for this component: Number of Printers: 1 - 10

1282 Scale, Weighbridge, Livestock

Electronic and mechanical livestock weighbridge scale. Designed as a low profile unit with either a concrete or wood pit. Ranking is based on the scale being mechanical or electronic and having either a wood or concrete deck.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Mechanical scale with wood deck Average (Rank 2): Mechanical scale with concrete deck Good (Rank 3): Electronic scale with wood deck Excellent (Rank 4): Electronic scale with concrete deck

Use component 1281 (Scale, Printer) to add a printer.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Scales: 1 - 10 Capacity (Tons): 5 - 20



1300 Free-Stall, Wood Posts

Single row stalls with bolt on sleeve on wood posts.


1301 Free-Stall, Wood Posts, Head To Head

Double row, head to head stalls with bolt on sleeve on wood posts.


1302 Free-Stall, with Mounting Rail

Single row stalls with mounting rail attached on posts.


1303 Free-Stall, with Mounting Rail, Head To Head

Double row, head to head stalls with mounting rail attached on posts.


1304 Free-Stall, Welded on Steel Posts

Single row stalls with welded on sleeve on steel posts.


1305 Free-Stall, Welded on Steel Posts, Head To Head

Double row, head to head stalls with welded on sleeve on steel posts.


1306 Free-Stall, Floor Mounted

Single row stalls with floor mount bracket.


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Number of Stalls: 25 - 1000

1307 Free-Stall, Floor Mounted, Head To Head

Double row, head to head stalls with floor mount bracket.


1310 Stall Mats

A bedding mat or mattress to provide a cushioned resting pad typically found in free-stall barn stalls.


1311 Barn Elevator, Reversible Belt Conveyor

A belt conveyor that transports a variety of farm-related items from one location to another and vice versa.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Level (no pitch) Average (Rank 2): 10 degree pitch Good (Rank 3): 20 degree pitch High (Rank 4): 30 degree pitch

Enter the following for this component: Number of Elevators: 1 - 10 Width (Inches): 14 - 18

1330 Parlor Stall, Fully Automatic System

The stalls are full sized with hydraulic crowd gates with electric-eye openers, prep stalls, digital controllers, milk meters, pulsation units, claw milker assemblies, udder detachers, udder washers, rapid exit stalls, piping, vacuum pump equipment and typical electrical hookups. Costs do not include bulk tank, wash sinks, compressors, water heater, softeners, etc., which are typical milk house equipment. Ranking is based on the amount of automation of the milking equipment.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Push button key pad with automatic take-offs, milk meter controls Excellent (Rank 4): Fully electronic display with computer download link to track

each cow’s production. Automatic udder take-off device and many other functions.



Enter the following for this component: Number of Stalls: 12 - 40 (Double 6 = 12 stalls, double 8 = 16 stalls, etc.)

1331 Parlor Stall, Manual System

This would apply to all smaller operations and would most typically include four stalls. The feeders would be manual, with no automatic udder washers or hydraulic gates; however, the stall would be of similar design and/or quality. The system would include piping, vacuum pump equipment and typical electrical hookup. Ranking is based on manufacture brand.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Low end manufacture components Excellent (Rank 4): High end manufacture components


1332 Parlor Stall, Walk-Thru

Photo cells open and close gates to allow cows to enter and exit automatically on an individual cow basis. Cows are always going forward and don’t need to back-up. Cows enter the stall from the back and exit from the side. Stalls can either be operated in a manual mode or automatically. Ranking is based on optional equipment to the stall.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Basic walk-thru stall with no options Excellent (Rank 4): Walk-thru stall with additional options


1333 Parlor Stall, Parallel

Stalls are 90 degrees to the milking pit. The cows are kept in position by a group of self-locking stanchions. As the lead cow enters the parlor, she must proceed to the first open stanchion and turn 90 degrees. When she places her head into the self-lock, the next stanchion opens up for the following cow, and so on. Thus, each cow is locked individually in a milking position. The stalls are either constructed of galvanized steel or stainless steel. Ranking is based on type of construction.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Galvanized steel Excellent (Rank 4): Stainless steel


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1334 Parlor Stall, Herringbone

Stalls are 45 degrees to the milking pit. The cows are kept in position by a group of self-locking stanchions. As the lead cow enters the parlor, she must proceed to the first open stanchion and turn 45 degrees. When she places her head into the self-lock, the next stanchion opens up for the following cow, and so on. Thus, each cow is locked individually in a milking position. The stalls are either constructed of galvanized steel or stainless steel. Ranking is based on type of construction.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Galvanized steel Excellent (Rank 4): Stainless steel


1335 Parlor Stall, Rotary System

Designed for maximum milking output and minimal manpower. Cows are brought to the operator at a constant speed. The rotary system is either a parallel or herringbone stall design. Costs includes complete system installed. Ranking is based on number of stalls in the system.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 40 stall system Excellent (Rank 4): 60 stall system


1336 Parlor Stall, Feed System

Automatic feeding system that moves down the front of the stalls. Normally found in tie-stall operations. Ranking is based on size of unit.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Holds 3 to 5 feeds Excellent (Rank 4): Holds 6 to 8 feeds




1337 Parlor Stall, Computerized Automation

Electronic systems that enables you to control all the milking functions from a single, centralized panel. Functions such as automatic take-offs, milk meter controls, and vacuum lines. Information can be sent to a PC to monitor each cows activity. Use component 1338 (I.D. Tags) to add the cost of the I.D. tags. Ranking is based on the amount of automation.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Programmable unit with few functions Excellent (Rank 4): Programmable unit with several functions and PC interface

capabilities


1338 I.D. Tags

Identification sensor worn around the cow’s neck that monitors and records milking production, health problems, the gestation time and calving intervals and several other cow activities. Use this component in association with component 1337 (Parlor Stall, Computerized Automation). Ranking is based on the number of functions the tag can monitor.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Monitors and tracks few functions Excellent (Rank 4): Monitors and tracks multiple functions

Enter the following for this component: Number of I.D. Tags: 50 - 2000

1339 Parlor Stall, Power Gates

Gates are on the front of the milking stalls. They open and close automatically before and after the milking process. Ranking is based on type of system.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Electric operation Excellent (Rank 4): Hydraulic operation


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1340 Floor Matting, Parlor Work Area

A rubber floor mat typically laid over a concrete floor in wet or damp areas in a milking parlor operation.

Enter the following for this component: Area Covered (Square Feet): 1 - 1000

1360 Bulk Milk Tank, Refrigerated

Stainless steel tank that stores milk just after the cow milking process. Tank has refrigeration capabilities to keep the milk cold.


1361 Bulk Milk Tank, Non-Refrigerated

Stainless steel tank that stores milk just after the cow milking process. Tank has no refrigeration capabilities to keep the milk cold.


1362 Compressor

Used in conjunction with the milk bulk tank and the chiller to assist in the cooling process. Ranking is based on horsepower.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 5 HP Excellent (Rank 4): 15 HP

Enter the following for this component: Number of Compressors: 1 - 10

1363 Plate Cooler, Floor Mounted

Warm milk passes through alternate stainless steel plates in one direction while chilled water passes in the opposite direction. This process chills the milk before it reaches the milk bulk storage tank. Ranking is based on the number of milking stalls.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Double 8 or smaller



Average (Rank 2): Double 10 to double 20 Good (Rank 3): Double 22 to double 34 Excellent (Rank 4): Double 35 parlor or larger

Enter the following for this component: Number of Coolers: 1 - 10

1364 Chiller

Supplies the plate cooler with chilled water/glycol coolant to milk before it reaches the milk bulk tank. Ranking is based on number of plates within the chiller.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 2 to 4 plates Average (Rank 2): 5 to 7 plates Good (Rank 3): 8 to 10 plates Excellent (Rank 4): 11 to 12 plates

Enter the following for this component: Number of Chillers: 1 - 10

1365 Water Heater, Gas

Commercial grade water heater used to heat the water for cleaning of the cooling system. Ranking is based on size of tank.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 80 gallons Average (Rank 2): 100 gallons Good (Rank 3): 110 gallons Excellent (Rank 4): 120 gallons

Enter the following for this component: Number of Water Heaters: 1 - 10

1366 Wash System, Automatic

Wash system is a dual purpose, stainless steel sanitary vat that, during the milking process, collects the milk and controls milk flow through the plate cooler. During the washing process, the wash system is a wash sink for pipeline washing solutions. Ranking is based on number of stalls in the parlor.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Double 8 or smaller Average (Rank 2): Double 10 to double 20 Good (Rank 3): Double 22 to double 34

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Excellent (Rank 4): Double 35 parlor or larger

Enter the following for this component: Number of Wash Systems: 1 - 5

1381 Holding Pen, Wash Area without Roof

An outside covered, pre-milking pen used as a holding/wash area before the cows are moved inside the milking parlor from the free-stall barns. Costs include the concrete pad, roof cover and supports, drains and an allowance for pipe rails and dividers. The high end of the cost range includes a concrete block perimeter wall and a good contoured floor.

Enter the following for this component: Pen Size (Square Feet): 10 - 1000

1382 Holding Pen, Wash Area with Roof

An outside open-air, pre-milking pen used as a holding/wash area before the cows are moved inside the milking parlor from the free-stall barns. Costs include the concrete pad, drains and an allowance for pipe rails and dividers. The high end of the cost range includes a concrete block perimeter wall and a good contoured floor.


1383 Power Crowd Gate

Automatic galvanized gate that moves the cows from the holding pen to the parlor. Ranking is based on type of system and optional features.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Air power system Average (Rank 2): Hydraulic system Good (Rank 3): Air power system with water splash Excellent (Rank 4): Hydraulic system with auto start control, manure scraper and

additional remote

Use this component in conjunction with one of the following holding pens: 1381 Holding Pen, Wash Area without Roof 1382 Holding Pen, Wash Area with Roof




1384 Cow Wash

An area just prior to entering the parlor where the cow is rinsed to remove manure, mud and other deposits stuck to the cow. Ranking is based on automation.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Manual system Excellent (Rank 4): Automatic system

Use this component in conjunction with one of the following holding pens: 1381 Holding Pen, Wash Area without Roof 1382 Holding Pen, Wash Area with Roof


1385 Paved Transfer Lane without Curbing

A 12’ wide concrete alley that allows the cows to walk from the free-stall barn to the holding pen. Ranking is based on type of finish.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Rough with no or little finish work Excellent (Rank 4): Semi-rough with grooved finish


Length (Feet): 10 - 10000

1386 Paved Transfer Lane with Curbing

A 12’ wide concrete alley with 8” curbs on each side that allows cows to walk from the free-stall barn to the holding pen. The added curbs allow the transfer lane to be washed down and cleaned. Ranking is based on type of finish.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Rough with no or little finish work Excellent (Rank 4): Semi-rough with grooved finish


1387 Fence, Pipe, Cable Rails

A fence made of 4” steel posts and cable for rails. Ranking is based on number of rails.

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Use the following components to add additional fencing equipment: 1390 Fence, 8’ Gate


1388 Fence, Pipe, Pipe Rails

A fence made of 4” steel posts and 2” pipe rails. Ranking is based on number of rails.


Use the following components to add additional fencing equipment: 1390 Fence, 8’ Gate


1389 Fence, Galvanized Rub Panel

Three to four foot wide solid galvanized panels. Attached to the side pipe panels within the holding area. The panels help to control the cows as they are pushed forward by the crowd gate. Ranking is based on width of panel.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Three feet wide Excellent (Rank 4): Four feet wide


1390 Fence, 8’ Gate

2” heavy gauge steel tubing. Complete with hinges, bolt hooks and other hardware.

Use the following component to add additional length to the gate: 1391 Fence, Gate, Each Additional 4’




1391 Fence, Gate, Each Additional 4’

Add this cost to component 1390 (Fence, 8’ Gate) for each additional four linear feet of gate.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Additional 4 Feet: 1 - 4

1400 Breeder, Feeder, Chain System, Female

A chain feeding system with hoppers, trough and male restriction grill.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Birds: 1000 - 999999

1401 Breeder, Feeder, Pan System, Male

An automatic winch pan feeder system.


1402 Breeder, Watering System, Nipple

Nipple waters with metal conduit support. Slope regulator included in each line.


1403 Breeder, Bin, Scale and Fill System, Female

Daily feed for the hens is weighed and delivered to the feeders through an auger fill system.


1404 Breeder, Bin and Fill System, Female

Bulk feed for the hens, is stored in silo system and delivered to the weigh silo through an auger fill system.


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1405 Breeder, Bin and Fill System, Male

Separate feed for the males is stored in a small silo and delivered to the feeders through an auger fill system.


1406 Breeder, Nest and Egg Collection System

A mechanical nest system arranged in rows. Several hens per nest hole.


1407 Breeder, House Fan System

The system is based on multiple large cone fans located on the end of the building. Tunnel ventilation airflow is created from this design.


1408 Breeder, Evaporative Cooling Pad System

The system drips water down through honeycomb pads, where natural air ventilation blows evaporative water droplets throughout the barn.


1409 Breeder, Sidewall Curtain and Air Inlet System

Air for ventilation enters the building through a controlled air inlet system. This system uses curtain sidewalls, air inlet doors and sidewall fans.


1420 Broiler, Feeder, Pan System

Electronic control pan feeders with direct drives.




1421 Broiler, Auger Feeder Bin and Fill System

Bulk feed for the birds is stored in a silo system and delivered to the feeders through an auger fill system.


1422 Broiler, Watering System

Nipple waterers with aluminum extrusion support. Slope regulators are not included.


1423 Broiler, Heating System

Wall heaters and infra-red brooders operating with propane gas.


1424 Broiler, House Fan System



1425 Broiler, Evaporative Cooling Pad System



1426 Broiler, Sidewall Curtain and Air Inlet System



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1430 Layer, A-Frame Cage System, 5 Tier

Galvanized A-frame cages arranged in rows, with guide rails to protect the cages and facilitate access to the upper rows. A chain feeding system delivers feed to each of the cages. Feeders are powered by a single direct drive unit.


1431 Layer, A-Frame, Watering System, Nipple

Nipple waterers in each cage. Slope regulators are not included.


1432 Layer, A-Frame, Feed Bin and Fill System

Feed is stored in a silo system. High volume fill system delivers feed from the silos to the feeders.


1433 Layer, A-Frame, Egg Cross Collection System

Transports eggs from the cages in the layer house to the egg packing building area utilizing a rod conveyor. One drive unit powers the entire conveyor.


1434 Layer, A-Frame, Cage Fan System



1435 Layer, A-Frame, Cooling Pad System





Number of Birds: 1000 - 999999

1436 Layer, A-Frame, Curtain and Air Inlet System



1440 Layer, Battery Cage System, 8 Tier

Battery cages are arranged in rows. All cages are galvanized. Manure is transported to the far end of each row by manure belts under every tier. Chain feeding system delivers feed to each of the cages. Feeders are powered by a single direct drive unit.


1441 Layer, Battery, Watering System, Nipple

Nipple waterers in each cage. Slope regulators are not included.


1442 Layer, Battery, Feed Bin and Fill System

Feed is stored in a silo system. High-volume fill system delivers feed from the silos to the feeders.


1443 Layer, Battery, Egg Cross Collection System

Transports eggs from the cages in the layer house to the egg packing building area utilizing a rod conveyor. One drive unit powers the entire conveyor.


1444 Layer, Battery, Manure Removal System

A belt conveyor system recessed in a pit at the rear of the building receives the manure at the end of the cage rows and transports it across the end of the building. The manure is

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dropped into a second conveyor, which is inclined, and is transported to the outside of the building.


1445 Layer, Battery, Cage Fan System



1446 Layer, Battery, Cooling Pad System



1447 Layer, Battery, Curtain and Air Inlet System



1460 Turkey Finishing, Feeder, Pan System

Drop swinging pan feeders with direct drives.


1461 Turkey Finishing, Auger Feeder Bin and Fill System

Bulk feed is stored in a silo system and delivered to the feeders through an auger fill system.




1462 Turkey Finishing, Watering System, Nipple

Nipple waterers with aluminum extrusion support. Slope regulators are not included.


1463 Turkey Finishing, Heating System

Jet brooders with wall heaters operating with propane gas.


1464 Turkey Finishing, House Fan System



1465 Turkey Finishing, Cooling Pad System



1466 Turkey Finishing, Curtain and Air Inlet System



1500 Lambing Pen with Safety Zone

Heavy steel rod construction with steel drop pins used as posts. Lambing pens have 18” wide safety zone in back of pen, which provides a dry bedding area and protects lambs from ewes. Ranking is based on the pen being wall mounted or free standing.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Three sided, wall mounted

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Excellent (Rank 4): Four sided, free standing

Enter the following for this component: Number of Pens: 1 - 1000

1501 Sheep Pen, Split Rails

A sheep pen made of wood post and split rails. Ranking is based on number of rails.



1502 Sheep Pen, 2"x6" Rails

A sheep pen made of wood posts and 2”x6” rails. Ranking is based on number of rails.



1510 Confinement Partition, PVC

Panels are constructed of solid PVC planking. Ranging from 20” high to 38” high. Costs include all mounting hardware. Ranking is based on the height of the panel.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 20” high Average (Rank 2): 30” high Excellent (Rank 4): 38” high

Enter the following for this component: Length (Linear Feet): 10 - 100000 Height (Inches): 20 - 38

1511 Confinement Partition, Solid Rod

Panels are constructed of solid steel rods. Ranging from 27” high to 46” high. Costs include steel posts and pins.



Enter the following for this component: Length (Linear Feet): 10 - 100000 Height (Inches): 27 - 46

1512 Confinement Partition, Galvanized Panel

Panels are constructed of hot-dipped galvanized ¼” rods. Steel T-stakes are placed every eight feet.

Enter the following for this component: Length (Feet): 10 - 100000 Height (Inches): 34 - 42

1520 Farrowing Crate, Complete Package

Includes farrowing crate, farrowing riser, flooring and partitions. Farrowing crate constructed of steel pipe with powder coated finish. Adjustable widths, swing-up sides, hinged front and rear gates. The riser is standard size, 5’ x 7’ and constructed of heavy duty steel. Flooring is combination of solid rod panel for sow and vinyl coated woven wire panels for piglets. Confinement partitions are made of PVC. Ranking is based on quality of crate, riser and flooring.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Crates: 1 - 10000

1521 Farrowing Crate, Finger

Constructed of steel pipe with powder coated finish and stainless steel floor straps. Adjustable widths, swing-up sides, hinged front and rear gates.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Crates: 1 - 10000

1522 Farrowing Crate, Riser

The riser is standard size, 5’ x 7’ and constructed of heavy duty steel.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Risers: 1 - 10000

1523 Gestation Stall

Solid rod construction with powder coat paint finish. Front and rear swinging gates. Floor bolt-down straps.


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1530 Heating Pad, Farrowing-1 Litter, 1x3

Electric pads generate heat to keep piglets warm during the early stages of their lives.

Use component 1540 (Heating Pad, Automatic Controller) to add an automatic controller to the heating pad.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Heating Pads: 1 - 1000























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1540 Heating Pad, Automatic Controller

Electronic controller that maintains the heating pad temperature automatically. A single controller operates several heating pads simultaneously. Ranking is based on automation of the controller and the number of pads it can service.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Automatic controller, several options for small quantity of pads Excellent (Rank 4): Automatic controller with remote sensors, capable of handling

large quantities of heating pads

Enter the following for this component: Number of Controllers: 1 - 1000

1549 High Pressure Wash System, Cold Water

Includes power washer, wash lines, spray gun and hose. Cost per linear foot of wash line. Ranking is based on size of power washer.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 2 GPM at 1500 PSI Average (Rank 2): 3 GPM at 2000 PSI Good (Rank 3): 4 GPM at 2000 PSI Excellent (Rank 4): 4 GPM at 3000 PSI


1550 High Pressure Wash System, Hot Water

Includes power washer, wash lines, spray gun, hose and water heating system. Cost per linear foot of wash line. Ranking is based on size of power washer.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 2 GPM at 1500 PSI Average (Rank 2): 3 GPM at 2000 PSI



Good (Rank 3): 4 GPM at 2000 PSI Excellent (Rank 4): 4 GPM at 3000 PSI


1551 Slotted Floor, Farrowing

Slots between members designed so livestock droppings can pass through to a holding area at a lower level. Slotted flooring is constructed of several types of material: polypropylene, wire mesh, woven wire, and solid rod panels. Ranking is based on type of material.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Polypropylene Average (Rank 2): Wire mesh Good (Rank 3): Woven wire Excellent (Rank 4): Solid rod


1552 Slotted Floor, Finishing

Slots between members designed so livestock droppings can pass through to a holding area at a lower level. Slotted flooring is constructed of several types of material: polypropylene, woven wire, solid rod panels, slatted concrete panels. Ranking is based on type of material.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Polypropylene Average (Rank 2): Woven wire Good (Rank 3): Solid rod panels Excellent (Rank 4): Slatted concrete panels


1553 Slotted Floor, Nursery

Slots between members designed so livestock droppings can pass through to a holding area at a lower level. Slotted flooring is constructed of several types of material: polypropylene, woven wire, woven wire with vinyl coating, wire mesh. Ranking is based on type of material.


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Low (Rank 1): Polypropylene Average (Rank 2): Wire mesh Good (Rank 3): Woven wire Excellent (Rank 4): Woven wire with vinyl coating


1560 Feeder, Bulk, 1 Sided Rectangle

Feeder is designed for placement in either the inside of barns or out in the open. Constructed of wooden pressboard with stainless steel-lined panels. Stainless steel hinged roof and skids. Dividers in trough and lids for each trough compartment. Hand crank feed agitator. Gravity feeding system.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Feeders: 1 - 1000 Size (Bushels): 26 - 61

1561 Feeder, Bulk, 2 Sided Rectangle

Feeder is designed for placement in either the inside of barns or out in the open. Constructed of wooden pressboard with stainless steel-lined panels. Stainless steel hinged roof and skids. Dividers in trough and lids for each trough compartment. Hand crank feed agitator. Gravity feeding system.


1562 Feeder, Bulk, Round

Feeder is designed for placement in either the inside of barns or out in the open. Constructed of heavy-gauge hot-dipped galvanized steel frame and fiberglass hopper and trough. Rings, lids, and ladders are also galvanized. Feeder includes a feed rate gauge and mechanical flow system.


1563 Feeder, Grower/Finishing, 1 Sided Rectangle

A fenceline feeder designed for placement within confinement barns for a single pen. Constructed of stainless steel with dividers in trough. Hand crank feed agitator. Gravity feeding system.




1564 Feeder, Grower/Finishing, 2 Sided Rectangle

A fenceline feeder designed for placement within confinement barns between two pens. Constructed of stainless steel with dividers in trough. Hand crank feed agitator. Gravity feeding system.


1565 Feeder, Grower/Finishing, Round

A fenceline feeder designed for placement within confinement barns between two pens. Constructed of heavy steel frame and fiberglass hopper and trough. Feeder includes a feed rate gauge and mechanical-flow system.


1566 Feeder, Nursery, 1 Sided Rectangle

A fenceline feeder designed for placement within confinement barns for a single pen. Constructed of stainless steel with dividers in trough. Hand crank feed agitator. Gravity feeding system.


1567 Feeder, Nursery, 2 Sided Rectangle

A fenceline feeder designed for placement within confinement barns between two pens. Constructed of stainless steel with dividers in trough. Hand crank feed agitator. Gravity feeding system.


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1568 Feeder, Nursery, Round

A fenceline feeder designed for placement within confinement barns between two pens. Constructed of heavy steel frame and fiberglass hopper and trough. Feeder includes a feed rate gauge and mechanical-flow system.


1570 Small Animal Scale, Dial

Steel crate and floor with a two-way gate on each side. Dial weighs by hydraulic pressure.

Use component 1571 (Small Animal Scale, Electronic) for an electronic scale.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Scales: 1 - 10 Capacity (Pounds): 400 - 600

1571 Small Animal Scale, Electronic

Steel crate and floor with guillotine gates and electronic display module.

Use component 1570 (Small Animal Scale, Dial) for a non-electronic dial scale.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Scales: 1 - 10 Capacity (Pounds): 500 - 1000

1572 Watering System, Nipple

24” to 36” stainless steel pipes and adjustable water brackets with stainless steel nipples and other miscellaneous fittings. Drop-down PVC piping from main waterline, cutoff valve, etc. Ranking is based on number of nipple drinkers per unit.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Single nipple drinker Average (Rank 2): Dual nipple drinker for a single pen Good (Rank 3): Single nipple drinkers for two pens Excellent (Rank 4): Dual nipple drinkers for two pens

Enter the following for this component: Number of Pens: 1 - 1000



1600 Grain Elevator, Wood Crib, Metal Clad

Grain elevators are for the processing and storage of grain. The elevator cost include the complete headhouse (working house), tunnel, conveyor gallery and storage tank or bins. Note that if the annex has a headhouse, use this component instead of one of the annex components, entering the total capacity of both the elevator and the annex.

Cost does not include special foundation work, such as pilings or extremely large concrete pads, equipment, separate warehouse or office structures.

Enter the following for this component: Capacity (Bushels): 8000 - 500000

1601 Elevator Annex, Wood Crib, Metal Clad

Grain elevators are for the processing and storage of grain. Annex costs are for vertical storage facilities. Use them for elevators when there is an exposed leg system and no headhouse (working house), or for additional detached storage that utilizes the headhouse of the original elevator as well as its basic machinery. If the annex has a headhouse, use component 1600 (Grain Elevator, Wood Crib, Metal Clad), using the total capacity of both the elevator and the annex.

Cost does not include special foundation work, such as pilings or extremely large concrete pads.


1602 Grain Elevator, Slip Form Concrete

Grain elevators are for the processing and storage of grain. This silo elevator is constructed of concrete with the use of a slip form. The elevator cost includes the complete headhouse (working house), tunnel, conveyor gallery and storage tank or bins.

Note that if the annex has a headhouse, use this component instead of one of the annex components, entering the total capacity of both the elevator and the annex.

Cost does not include special foundation work, such as pilings or extremely large concrete pads, equipment, separate warehouse or office structures.


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1603 Elevator Annex, Slip Form Concrete

Grain elevators are for the processing and storage of grain. This type of annex is made of concrete and constructed with a slip form. Use this annex for elevators when there is an exposed leg system and no headhouse (working house), or for additional detached storage that utilizes the headhouse of the original elevator as well as its basic machinery. If the annex has a headhouse, use component 1602 (Grain Elevator, Slip Form Concrete), using the total capacity of both the elevator and the annex.

Cost does not include special foundation work, such as pilings or extremely large concrete pads.


1604 Bucket Elevator

The costs apply to bucket elevators with the following characteristics: Painted construction; alloy head shaft; double drum head and boot pully; Holz lagging; 3-ply 330 rubber belt; head explosion vents; jack bolts under the head bearings; SCM/SC series bearings; throat wiper; access doors at the head, boot, inspections sections and lagging access.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Elevators: 1 - 50 Capacity (Bushels/Hour): 3000 - 8000 Discharge Height (Feet): 20 - 150

1610 Discharge Transition

Used to distribute grain material from the head of the bucket elevator to the leg components that attach to the storage bins. Use this in conjunction with component 1604 (Bucket Elevator).

Enter the following for this component: Number of Transitions: 1 - 50 Diameter (Inches): 10 - 16

1611 Spouting

Spouts are steel cylindrical tubes used to transport grains from the elevator discharge transition or distributor to the various storage tanks. Costs include all ancillary supports and connections. Costs do not include the elevator leg or receiving pit.

Use this in conjunction with component 1604 (Bucket Elevator).



Enter the following for this component: Length (Linear Feet): 1 - 2000

Diameter (Inches) 10 - 16

1612 Receiving Pit

A receiving pit is the collection depository for grains being transported by bucket elevator. Costs include the concrete pit and receiving hopper and auger and all miscellaneous connections. Costs do not include the elevator leg or spouting.

Use this in conjunction with component 1604 (Bucket Elevator).

Enter the following for this component: Capacity (Bushells/Hour): 3000 - 8000

1613 Conveyor, Auger-Type

Trough and screw conveyer used to transport grain material from one location to another.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Conveyors: 1 - 50 Length (Feet): 10 - 1000 Diameter (Inches): 6 - 16

1614 Conveyor, Belt-Type

Various textured rubber belts on rollers, which are used to transport grain material from one location to another.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Conveyors: 1 - 50 Length (Feet): 10 - 1000 Width (Inches): 12 - 48

1615 Conveyor, Horizontal Drag

Trough and screw conveyer used to transport grain material from one location to another.

Use component 1616 (Conveyor, Bypass Inlet) to add for the bypass inlet.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Conveyors: 1 - 50 Length (Feet): 10 - 1000 Diameter (Inches): 6 - 24

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1616 Conveyor, Bypass Inlet

Access point for the grain material. It’s located at one end of the horizontal drag conveyor.

Use this component in conjunction with component 1615 (Conveyor, Horizontal Drag).

Enter the following for this component: Number of Bypass Inlets: 1 - 50 Length (Inches) : 13 - 37

1620 Dryer, Batch Type, Grain

Used to dry grain material in bulk. Dryer is filled, material is dried then the dryer is emptied. This process is repeated over and over again.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Dryers: 1 - 50 Capacity (Bushels/Hour): 150 - 390

1621 Dryer, Continuous-Flow, Grain

Used to dry bulk grain material. Dryer continuously feeds moist grain into one end and ejects dry grain out the other end. The dryer operates on a continuous basis.


1622 Dryer, Continuous-Flow, Rice

Used to dry bulk rice material. Dryer continuously feeds moist rice into one end and ejects dry rice out the other end. The dryer operates on a continuous basis.


1640 Silo, Concrete Stave, 10’ - 15’ Dia.

Used to store corn or grass silage, haylage or feed. Cost includes ladder, chute and dome roof.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Silos: 1 - 10 Diameter (Feet): 10 - 15



Height (Feet): 30 - 70



Enter the following for this component: Number of Silos: 1 - 10 Diameter (Feet): 16 - 23 Height (Feet): 30 - 90




1645 Silo, Concrete Stave, No Roof, 10’ - 15’ Dia.

Used to store corn or grass silage, haylage or feed. Cost includes ladder and chute, no roof.







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1650 Silo, Concrete Poured, 12’ - 15’ Dia.









1655 Silo, Concrete Poured, No Roof, 12’ - 15’ Dia.











1660 Silo, Unloader, Top

Unloads silage material from the top of the silo. Use this component in conjunction with one of the silo components.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Unloaders: 1 - 10 Diameter (Feet): 10 - 30

1661 Silo, Access Piping

Piping that runs vertically on the outside of the silo. Its function is to load the silo with silage. Use this component in conjunction with one of the silo components.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Access Pipes: 1 - 10 Height (Feet): 30 - 100

1662 Silo, Gunite Interior Finish

A lining material placed on the inside of the silo that gives it an airtight seal. Use this component in conjunction with one of the silo components.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Silos: 1 - 10 Height (Feet): 20 - 130

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Diameter (Feet): 16 - 30

1663 Silo, Epoxy Interior Finish

A lining material placed on the inside of the silo that gives it an airtight seal. Use this component in conjunction with one of the silo components.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Silos: 1 - 10 Height (Feet): 20 - 130 Diameter (Feet): 16 - 30

1670 Silo, Porcelain, 14’ Dia.

A Harvestore™ glass lined silo used to store high moisture grain, silage and other fermented feed. Cost includes foundation, ladder, chute and dome roof. Cost does not include unloader.
















1675 Silo, Porcelain, Pre-Owned/Rebuilt, 14’ Dia.

A Harvestore™ glass lined silo used to store high moisture grain, silage and other fermented feed. The silo has been torn down and re-erected at a new site. Cost includes foundation, ladder, chute and dome roof. Cost does not include unloader.







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1685 Silo, Automatic Unloader

Unloads silage material from the bottom of a Harvestore™ silo.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Unloaders: 1 - 10 Diameter (Feet): 14 - 31

1686 Silo, Sweep-Arm Auger, New

An auger device that rotates within the interior of a Harvestore™ silo while re-distributing the silage inside the bin.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Augers: 1 - 10 Length (Feet): 14 - 20

1687 Silo, Sweep-Arm Auger, Used

An auger device that rotates within the interior of a Harvestore™ silo while re-distributing the silage to the center of the bin.



Enter the following for this component: Number of Augers: 1 - 10 Length (Feet): 14 - 20

1690 Bunker Silo, Tilt-Up Concrete, Precast Wall Supports

Feed storage bunker constructed of free-standing concrete panels or concrete tilt-up panels with exterior concrete wall supports, including a concrete slab floor.

Enter the following for this component: Length (Feet): 1 - 1000 Width (Feet): 20 - 100 Height (Feet): 8 - 20

1691 Bunker Silo, Tile-Up Concrete, Poles/Braces

Feed storage bunker constructed of concrete tilt-up panels with exterior steel or wood wall supports, including a concrete slab floor.

Enter the following for this component: Linear Feet: 1 - 1000 Width (Feet): 20 - 100 Height (Feet): 8 - 20

1692 Bunker Silo, Wood, Cantilevered Poles

Feed storage bunker constructed of cantilevered poles with plywood and/or T&G walls. Concrete slab flooring.

Enter the following for this component: Length (Feet): 1 - 1000 Width (Feet): 20 - 100 Height (Feet): 8 - 20

1695 Trench Silo, Concrete

Feed storage trench silo constructed of concrete tilt-up panels braced against dirt sidewalls. Concrete slab flooring.

Enter the following for this component: Length (Feet): 1 - 1000 Width (Feet): 20 - 100 Depth (Feet): 8 - 20

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1696 Trench Silo, Wood

Feed storage trench silo constructed of plywood or T&G walls braced against dirt sidewalls. Concrete slab flooring.


1697 Trench Silo, Plastic Lined

Feed storage dirt trench silo that has a plastic liner covering the sidewalls and flooring.


1700 Steel Bin, without Drying, 15’ - 29’ Dia.

Heavy-duty bins for commercial use. Includes concrete perimeter footing, metal construction components consisting of corrugated galvanized wall panels, wall access door, cone roof, roof access door, center collar and ventilator cap. The bins are used to store corn or grass silage, haylage or other low moisture grain. Bins are for storage only, no drying capability.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Bins: 1 - 50 Diameter (Feet): 15 - 29 Height (Feet): 7 - 48












1706 Steel Bin, with Drying, 15’ - 29’ Dia.

Heavy-duty bins for commercial use. Includes concrete perimeter footing, metal construction components consisting of corrugated galvanized wall panels, wall access door, cone roof, roof access door, center collar and ventilator cap. The bins are used to store corn or grass silage, haylage or other high/low moisture grain. Bins are for long term storage with drying capabilities. Fans, heaters and other drying equipment are included in costs.


1707 Steel Bin, with Drying, 30’ - 48’ Dia.

Heavy-duty bins for commercial use. Includes concrete perimeter footing, metal construction components consisting of corrugated galvanized wall panels, wall access door, cone roof, roof access door, center collar and ventilator cap. The bins are used to

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store corn or grass silage, haylage or other high/low moisture grain. Bins are for long term storage with drying capabilities. Fans, heaters and other drying equipment are included in costs.


1710 Steel Bin, Concrete Slab Floor

A concrete slab floor with a rough surface used within the steel bin. Add this cost to the bin cost.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Bins: 1 - 50 Diameter (Feet): 15 - 105

1711 Steel Bin, Ladder

Steel ladder on the outside of the bin giving access to the cone roof. Add this cost to the bin cost.

Enter the following for this component: Height (Feet): 8 - 100

1712 Steel Bin, Ladder Safety Cage

Steel safety cage encompasses the roof access ladder of the bin. Add this cost to the ladder and bin costs.

Enter the following for this component: Height (Feet): 8 - 100

1713 Steel Bin, Spreader

Large blades rotate within the interior of the silo while re-distributing the silage evenly.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Spreaders: 1 - 50

1714 Steel Bin, Stirrator

Augers rotating vertically within the interior of the bin to assist the grain drying process.




Number of Stirrators: 1 - 50 Bin Diameter (Feet): 15 -105

1715 Steel Bin, Auger & Drive

An auger device on the floor that rotates within the interior of the silo while re-distributing the silage to the center of the bin.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Augers and Drives: 1 - 50 Bin Diameter (Feet): 15 -105

1716 Steel Tank

Heavy-duty welded steel tanks for commercial grain storage use. Includes concrete perimeter footing and concrete slab, steel construction components consisting of heavy gauge wall panels, dome roof, roof access door, ladder and safety cage. The tanks are for storage only, and have no drying capability.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Tanks: 1 - 50 Capacity (Bushels): 500000 - 1000000

1720 Steel Bin, Hopper Bottom, 15’ Dia.

Heavy-duty hopper bottom bins for commercial dry storage, including feed and grains. Includes concrete pad and structural supports, metal construction components consisting of corrugated galvanized wall panels, cone bottom, cone roof, roof access door, center collar and ventilator cap.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Bins: 1 - 50 Height (Feet): 33 - 57




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1730 Feed Bin, Fiberglass Hopper Bottom, 6’ Dia.

Fiberglass hopper bottom bin includes roof, manhole, ladder and necessary steel structural supports and concrete footings. Height is overall from ground level to top of tank.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Bins: 1 - 50





Enter the following for this component: Number of Bins: 1 - 50







1740 Feed Bin, Steel Hopper Bottom, 6’ Dia.

Steel hopper bottom bin includes roof, manhole, ladder and necessary steel structural supports and concrete footings. Height is overall from ground level to top of tank.





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1750 Cylindrical Wire Mesh Corn Crib Bin

Used for the drying process and storage of corn on the cob. Costs include concrete slab and conical steel roof. Ranking is based on the gauge of wire mesh.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): #4 gauge wire mesh Excellent (Rank 4): #2 gauge wire mesh

Enter the following for this component: Number of Bins: 1 - 50 Diameter (Feet): 8 - 16 Height to Eave (Feet): 8 - 28

1800 Humidifiers

The device adds moisture to the air by means of evaporating water. Ranking is based on number of gallons per hour of water evaporation.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 1 ½ GPH Average (Rank 2): 3 GPH Good (Rank 3): 8 GPH Excellent (Rank 4): 12 GPH

Enter the following for this component: Number of Humidifiers: 1 - 1000



1801 Exhaust Fan Cooling Assembly

Fans placed on the exterior walls of the building. Constructed of aluminum or galvanized steel. The fans draw air from inside the greenhouse and blows it to the outside, cooling the interior. Ranking is based on size of fan.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 12” diameter fan Average (Rank 2): 24” diameter fan Good (Rank 3): 36” diameter fan Excellent (Rank 4): 48” diameter fan

Enter the following for this component: Number of Assemblies: 1 - 1000

1802 Water-Drip Humidity Pad Assembly

A modular panel assembly, which utilizes the natural cooling effect of evaporation to efficiently cool the air entering the building. The system’s cooling effect is caused by water dripping down a honeycomb like pad to a reservoir. Systems are located on the sidewalls of a building and normally built-in as part of the wall. Ranking is based on whether the pump is submersible or non-submersible and GPM capacity of pump.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Submersible and low GPM capacity Average (Rank 2): Submersible and high GPM capacity Good (Rank 3): Non-submersible and low GPM capacity Excellent (Rank 4): Non-submersible and high GPM capacity


1803 Automatic Vent and/or Environmental Controls

A series of programmable controls operating air inlets, vents, fans, and other environmental equipment through a series of sensors. Ranking is based on the number of functions the controller operates.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Vents onlys Excellent (Rank 4): Vents, fans and other equipment

Enter the following for this component: Number of Controls: 1 - 100

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1804 Automatic Chemical Injectors

Blends chemicals into the water supply to fertilize during watering. Ranking is based on the flow rate in GPM.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 50 GPM Excellent (Rank 4): 100 GPM

Enter the following for this component: Number of Injectors: 1 - 10000

1805 Automatic Water Controls

A series of programmable controls enabling independent zone watering operation. Ranking is based on number of independent watering stations.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 2 station controller Excellent (Rank 4): 6 station controller

Enter the following for this component: Number of Controls: 1 - 100

1806 Travel Boom Sprayer

An automatic watering device that operates on a monorail hanging from the ceiling. Arms extend in different directions and have either mist or spray capabilities. A rubber hose tracks the monorail and acts as the main water supply. Ranking is based on the width of the boom.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 25’ wide Average (Rank 2): 32’ wide Good (Rank 3): 38’ wide Excellent (Rank 4): 45’ wide


1807 Roof Shade Curtain, Manual

Constructed of a polyethylene fabric. The curtain operates on a series of small pulleys and nylon cord, which is attached to a cable. The polyethylene material allows different degrees of light passage. The opening and closing of the curtain is controlled by a manual winch operation. Ranking is based on the amount of shade protection.



Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 30% shade protection Average (Rank 2): 55% shade protection Good (Rank 3): 80% shade protection Excellent (Rank 4): 100% shade protection


1808 Roof Shade Curtain, Automatic

Constructed of a polyethylene fabric. The curtain operates on a series of small pulleys and nylon cord, which is attached to a cable. The polyethylene material allows different degrees of light passage. The opening and closing of the curtain is controlled by an automatic temperature controlled actuator and/or timer. Ranking is based on the amount of shade protection.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 30% shade protection Average (Rank 2): 55% shade protection Good (Rank 3): 80% shade protection Excellent (Rank 4): 100% shade protection


1809 Hinged Vents, Manual

Hinged air inlets are opened and closed manually by a hand winch. Ranking is based on inlet height.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 24” high Average (Rank 2): 36” high Good (Rank 3): 48” high Excellent (Rank 4): 60” high


1810 Hinged Vents, Automatic

Hinged air inlets are opened and closed automatically by a controller and actuator. Ranking is based on inlet height.


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Low (Rank 1): 24” high Average (Rank 2): 36” high Good (Rank 3): 48” high Excellent (Rank 4): 60” high


1811 Automatic Sidewall Curtain Assembly

Constructed of a polyethylene material. The curtain operates on a series of small pulleys and nylon cord, which is attached to a cable. The polyethylene material allows light passage without air leakage. The opening and closing of the curtain is controlled by an automatic temperature controlled actuator. Ranking is based on type of curtain.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 10x10 Weave Single Curtain, No Suspension Average (Rank 2): 8x8 Weave Double Curtain, No Suspension Good (Rank 3): 10x10 Weave Single Curtain with Suspension Excellent (Rank 4): 8x8 Weave Double Curtain with Suspension


1812 Concrete Curb

Concrete curbing used to controll excess water flow, etc. Ranking is based on height of curb.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 2” high curbing Average (Rank 2): 4” high curbing Good (Rank 3): 6” high curbing Excellent (Rank 4): 8” high curbing


1813 Stem, Knee Walls

A 24” - 48” wall constructed from various types of materials: block or brick masonry, wood or steel frame. Ranking is based on height of wall.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 24” high wall Average (Rank 2): 32” high wall



Good (Rank 3): 40” high wall Excellent (Rank 4): 48” high wall


1814 Planting Bench, Plastic

Light weight, heavy duty plastic grid benches. Molded from U.V.-protected, high-density, high impact polyethylene resins. Ranking is based on quality of construction.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Light weight construction, low quality Excellent (Rank 4): Heavy Duty construction, high quality


1815 Planting Bench, Wood Slat

Wood laths are approximately 3/8” thick by 1 1/2” wide, and about 1 1/4” spaces between laths using pressure treated wood that is resistant to rot and mildew. Ranking is based on quality of construction.



1816 Planting Bench, Steel Mesh

Frame is constructed of galvanized steel tubing with top of bench being either galvanized expanded metal mesh or vinyl coated bench wire. Ranking is based on quality of construction.



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1817 Water System, Plastic, Spray

System consists of PVC piping and fittings as main water supply, 1/2” poly tubing, 1/8” poly spaghetti tubing, plastic spray nozzles, a controller and miscellaneous fittings. Ranking is based on type of controller and type of spray nozzles.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Controller with timer and few watering stations; spray nozzles non-

rotating heads Average (Rank 2): Controller with timer and multiple watering stations; spray nozzles

non-rotating heads Good (Rank 3): Controller with timer and multiple watering stations; spray nozzles


sensors; spray nozzles with rotating heads


1818 Water System, Plastic, Mist

System consists of PVC piping and fittings as main water supply, 1/2” poly tubing, 1/8” poly spaghetti tubing, plastic mist nozzles, a controller and miscellaneous fittings. Ranking is based on type of controller and type of mist nozzles.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Controller with timer and few watering stations; mist nozzles non-

rotating heads Average (Rank 2): Controller with timer and multiple watering stations; mist nozzles

non-rotating heads Good (Rank 3): Controller with timer and multiple watering stations; mist nozzles


sensors; mist nozzles with rotating heads


1819 Water System, Plastic, Drip Tube

System consists of PVC piping and fittings as main water supply, perforated poly tubing, a controller and miscellaneous fittings. Ranking is based on type of controller and size of poly tubing.




Low (Rank 1): Controller with timer and few watering stations; 1/4” perforated poly tubing

Excellent (Rank 4): Controller with timer, multiple watering stations, 1/2” perforated poly tubing


1820 Water System, Plastic, Hose Bibs

System consists of PVC piping and fittings as main water supply, PVC riser and brass hose bib. Ranking is based on size of water supply and bib.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 1/2” water supply and bib Excellent (Rank 4): 1” water supply and bib


1821 Water System, Capillary Matting

A watering fabric that evenly distributes moisture uniformly throughout the bedding. System consists of PVC piping and fittings as main water supply, light weight, high strength fabric, pressure regulation valve and pressure gauge. Capillary matting is used in conjuction with drip hose irrigation. Ranking is based on width of mat.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 6’ wide matting material Excellent (Rank 4): 4’ wide matting material


1901 Dehydrator, Burner

A gas burner that creates mass amounts of heated air to dehydrate produce. Ranking is based on burner size.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Under 12,000 BTU’s Average (Rank 2): 13,000 - 30,000 BTU’s Good (Rank 3): 31,000 - 49,000 BTU’s Excellent (Rank 4): Over 50,000 BTU’s


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Number of Burners: 1 - 1000

1902 Dehydrator, Fans and Motors

Circulates the hot air from the jet burners throughout the dehydrator building, creating an air tunnel effect. Ranking is based on fan diameter.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 12” diameter fan Average (Rank 2): 24” diameter fan Good (Rank 3): 36” diameter fan Excellent (Rank 4): 48” diameter fan

Enter the following for this component: Number of Fans & Motors: 1 - 1000

1903 Dehydrator, Yard Tray Track

Track consists of two rails on the ground, approximately 16” apart, used to guide the dehydrator trays from the processing building to the turntable and then into the dehydrator burner building. Ranking is based on size of track and overall length.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): Light duty rail Excellent (Rank 4): Heavy duty rail


1904 Dehydrator, Turntable

A rotating, track-bearing platform that pivots in the center. Used for turning the yard trays to other tracks leading to other dehydrator bays.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Turntables: 1 - 1000

1920 Scale, Hopper

A hopper-shaped device to weigh and measure material as it collects in the bin before it is released at the bottom.




1921 Scale, Railroad Track

Railroad scale includes two rail platforms, steel I-beam weighbridges and other necessary components. The scale has a reinforced concrete pit and a digital indicator.


1922 Scale, Truck, Concrete Platform

Truck scale includes a concrete platform, steel I-beam weighbridge and other necessary components. The scale has a reinforced concrete pit and a digital indicator. Ranking is based on size of platform.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): 8’ wide platform Average (Rank 2): 10’ wide platform Good (Rank 3): 12’ wide platform Excellent (Rank 4): 14’ wide platform


1923 Scale, Truck, Steel Platform

Truck scale includes a steel platform, steel I-beam weighbridge and other necessary components. The scale has a reinforced concrete pit and a digital indicator. Ranking is based on size of platform.



1924 Scale, Truck, Wood Platform

Truck scale includes a wood platform, steel I-beam weighbridge and other necessary components. The scale has a reinforced concrete pit and a digital indicator. Ranking is based on size of platform.

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1925 Scale, Card Printer

Prints weight results on a hard copy ticket. Ranking is based on automation and options of printer.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): General purpose printer with few options Excellent (Rank 4): All digital and programmable printer with several options and

customized formatting capabilities

Enter the following for this component: Number of Printers: 1 - 10

1926 Scale, Remote-Control Electronic Reader

A digital display located next to the platform, allowing weight results to be read without leaving the truck. The display is either located on the side of a building or a separate pole. Ranking is based on the automation of the reader.

Use the following when selecting the rank for this component: Low (Rank 1): General purpose reader with few options Excellent (Rank 4): All digital display with several options

Enter the following for this component: Number of Readers: 1 - 10



2101 Single-Wide Manufactured Home, Aluminum 2102 Single-Wide Manufactured Home, Cement Fiber, Lap 2103 Single-Wide Manufactured Home, Cement Fiber, Sheet 2104 Single-Wide Manufactured Home, Hardboard Sheet 2105 Single-Wide Manufactured Home, Lap Siding 2106 Single-Wide Manufactured Home, Log Siding 2107 Single-Wide Manufactured Home, Plywood with Batts 2108 Single-Wide Manufactured Home, Stucco

Single-wide manufactured housing consists of a single unit, eight feet or greater in width and at least thirty-two feet in length. The residences are usually described in terms of width and length and are priced accordingly. Do not include the hitch in the overall dimensions.

Exterior walls range from 3” to 6” thick, 7’6” to 8’ high, depending on quality. There are typical amounts of doors and windows depending on quality.

Interiors range from prefinished plywood or printed hardboard to good tape and textured drywall depending on quality. Cabinetry and hardware are included based on quality. Plumbing is commensurate with the quality. The fixtures can include any of the following: lavatory, toilet, deluxe whirlpool tub, tub with shower over, stall shower, water heater, kitchen sink, laundry tray, wet bar.

Costs are retail prices, including normal charges for delivery and setup on post and piers within 100 miles of the dealer. A low quality manufactured home is generally a structure built to minimum standards, whereas an excellent quality manufactured home is similar in both design and appearance to modular constructed and, to an extent, to site-built residences as typically found in tract development. Excellent quality homes will have a continuous concrete perimeter foundation, whereas lower qualities will generally have a post and pier foundation.

The following are not included in the cost: Appliances, furnishings, drapes, skirting, local fees, licenses, utility costs, inventory discounting, predatory pricing, etc.

Note: This component should be used with occupancy 150 (Manufactured Housing, Single-Section) to include the cost of the single-wide home itself.

Enter the following for this component: Size (Square Feet): 160 - 1440 Length (Feet): 20 - 80 Width (Feet): 8 - 18

2201 Double-Wide Manufactured Home, Aluminum 2202 Double-Wide Manufactured Home, Cement Fiber, Lap 2203 Double-Wide Manufactured Home, Cement Fiber, Sheet

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2204 Double-Wide Manufactured Home, Hardboard Sheet 2205 Double-Wide Manufactured Home, Lap Siding 2206 Double-Wide Manufactured Home, Log Siding 2207 Double-Wide Manufactured Home, Plywood with Batts 2208 Double-Wide Manufactured Home, Stucco

Double-wide manufactured housing consists of two similar size sections, eight feet or greater in width and at least thirty-two feet in length. The residences are usually described in terms of width and length and are priced accordingly. Do not include the hitch in the overall dimensions.





Note: This component should be used with occupancy 151 (Manufactured Housing, Multi-Section) to include the cost of the double-wide home itself.


2301 Triple-Wide Manufactured Home, Aluminum 2302 Triple-Wide Manufactured Home, Cement Fiber, Lap 2303 Triple-Wide Manufactured Home, Cement Fiber, Sheet 2304 Triple-Wide Manufactured Home, Hardboard Sheet 2305 Triple-Wide Manufactured Home, Lap Siding 2306 Triple-Wide Manufactured Home, Log Siding



2307 Triple-Wide Manufactured Home, Plywood with Batts 2308 Triple-Wide Manufactured Home, Stucco

Triple-wide manufactured housing consists of a double-wide for the two main sections and a similar sized single-wide for the third section, eight feet or greater in width and at least thirty-two feet in length. The third section is often called a tagalong. A tagalong is an attached section, usually a full width, but not necessarily the same length of the main section(s). It is the same in both structure and quality as the unit to which it is attached, but is adjusted for cost. When the third section is not of similar length, it is often best to first price the main two sections as a double-wide and the third section separately as a single tagalong section.

The residences are usually described in terms of width and length and are priced accordingly. Do not include the hitch in the overall dimensions.





Note: This component should be used with occupancy 151 (Manufactured Housing, Multi-Section) to include the cost of the triple-wide home itself.


2401 Quad-Wide Manufactured Home, Aluminum 2402 Quad-Wide Manufactured Home, Cement Fiber, Lap

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2403 Quad-Wide Manufactured Home, Cement Fiber, Sheet 2404 Quad-Wide Manufactured Home, Hardboard Sheet 2405 Quad-Wide Manufactured Home, Lap Siding 2406 Quad-Wide Manufactured Home, Log Siding 2407 Quad-Wide Manufactured Home, Plywood with Batts 2408 Quad-Wide Manufactured Home, Stucco

Quad-wide manufactured housing consists of two similar sized double-wide sections, eight feet or greater in width and at least thirty-two feet in length. The second double-wide may be considered a tagalong. A tagalong is an attached section, usually a full width, but not necessarily the same length of the main section(s). It is the same in both structure and quality as the unit to which it is attached, but is adjusted in cost. When the second double section is not of similar length, it is often best to price the main two sections as a double-wide, and the second double section as a double tagalong section. Where each added section is of different lengths, price each one as individual single tagalongs.

The residences are usually described in terms of width and length and are priced accordingly. Do not include the hitch in the overall dimensions.

Exterior walls range from 3” to 6” thick, 7’6” to 8’ high, depending on quality with a base finish of aluminum. There are typical amounts of doors and windows depending on quality.




Note: This component should be used with occupancy 151 (Manufactured Housing, Multi-Section) to include the cost of the quad-wide home itself.




Size (Square Feet): 800 - 5760 Length (Feet): 20 - 80 Width (Feet): 40 - 72

2501 Single Tagalong, Aluminum 2502 Single Tagalong, Cement Fiber, Lap 2503 Single Tagalong, Cement Fiber, Sheet 2504 Single Tagalong, Hardboard Sheet 2505 Single Tagalong, Lap Siding 2506 Single Tagalong, Log Siding 2507 Single Tagalong, Plywood with Batts 2508 Single Tagalong, Stucco

A single tagalong is an attached section, usually a full width, but not necessarily the same length of the main section(s). It is the same in both structure and quality as the unit to which it is attached, but is adjusted for cost. This component should be used in conjunction with a single- or double-wide section.

Exterior walls range from 3” to 6” thick, 7’6” to 8’ high, depending on quality. There are typical amounts of fenestration depending on quality.

Note: This component should be used with occupancy 151 (Manufactured Housing, Multi-Section) to include the cost of a tagalong section to the main section.


2601 Double Tagalong, Aluminum 2602 Double Tagalong, Cement Fiber, Lap 2603 Double Tagalong, Cement Fiber, Sheet 2604 Double Tagalong, Hardboard Sheet 2605 Double Tagalong, Lap Siding 2606 Double Tagalong, Log Siding 2607 Double Tagalong, Plywood with Batts 2608 Double Tagalong, Stucco

A double tagalong consists of two attached similar sections, usually of full width, but not necessarily the full length of the main section(s). It is the same in both structure and quality as the unit to which it is attached, but is adjusted for cost. This component should be used in conjunction with a double-wide section.

Exterior walls range from 3” to 6” thick, 7’6” to 8’ high, depending on quality. There are typical amounts of fenestration depending on quality.

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Note: This component should be used with occupancy 151 (Manufactured Housing, Multi-Section) to include the cost of a tagalong section to the main section.


2901 Air Conditioning

Cooling for manufactured housing.

Enter the following for this component: Area Served (Square Feet): 160 - 6000

2902 Expandos or Tip-outs

An expando (or tip-out) is additional living space that slides out (or is tipped out) from the main living area. It is not necessarily of the same quality as the main section to which it is attached. Expandos are generally 8’ wide and 10’ to 14’ long. Tip-outs are generally 4’ x 10’ or 12’ in size.

Enter the following for this component: Area (Square Feet): 20 - 250

2903 Foundation, Continuous Concrete Wall

A continuous perimeter concrete foundation wall for a manufactured residence.

Enter the following for this component: Length (Feet): 10 - 500 Depth (Inches): 12 - 36

2904 Foundation, Concrete Block

A continuous perimeter concrete block foundation for a manufactured residence.

Enter the following for this component: Length (Feet): 10 - 500 Depth (Inches): 12 - 36

2905 Foundation, Treated Wood

A continuous perimeter treated wood foundation for a manufactured residence.




Length (Feet): 10 - 500 Depth (Inches): 12 - 36

2906 Skirting, Metal

Skirting for manufactured housing used to create a curtain wall enclosure to conceal the exposed foundation. Rank 1 is for a simple vertical pattern sheet panel. Rank 2 is a good horizontal lap sheet panel. Rank 3 is an inexpensive brick or stone patterned metal or vinyl panel. Rank 4 is for a good simulated brick or stone relief panel made of metal or vinyl.


2907 Skirting, Plywood/Hardboard

Plywood/hardboard skirting for manufactured housing used to create a curtain wall enclosure to conceal the exposed foundation. The lower ranks are for a T-111 grade sheet panel, while the higher ranks are for a good horizontal lap siding.


2908 Skirting, Brick/Stone Veneer

Brick or stone veneer skirting for manufactured housing used to create a curtain wall enclosure to conceal the exposed foundation.


2909 Skirting, Concrete Block

Concrete block skirting for manufactured housing used to create a curtain wall enclosure to conceal the exposed foundation.


2910 Skirting, Precast Concrete Panel

Precast concrete panel skirting for manufactured housing used to create a curtain wall enclosure to conceal the exposed framework.


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2911 Entry Steps, Metal

Prefabricated metal step for entry/exit to a manufactured residence.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Steps: 1 - 10

2912 Metal Landing

Metal landing (level part of a staircase) for a manufactured residence.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Landings: 1 - 10

2913 Entry Steps, Molded Fiberglass

Molded fiberglass step for entry/exit to a manufactured residence.


2914 Molded Fiberglass Landing

Molded fiberglass landing (level part of a staircase) for a manufactured residence.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Landings: 1 - 10

2915 Entry Steps, Wood

Wood step for entry/exit to a manufactured residence.


2916 Entry Steps, Precast Concrete, Plain Finish

Precast concrete step with a plain finish for entry/exit to a manufactured residence.


2917 Entry Steps, Precast Concrete, Aggregate Finish

Precast concrete step with an aggregate finish for entry/exit to a manufactured residence.




Number of Steps: 1 - 10

2918 Fireplace, Prefabricated

These prefabricated metal box fireplaces or wood burning stoves come complete with hood, damper, chimney pipe and base. Costs are influenced by the wall and hearth surround finishes and the quality of the unit.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Fireplaces: 1 - 10

2919 Appliance Allowance

This cost includes consideration for the appliances commonly found in a manufactured home. Typically, ranges and ovens, garbage disposers, dishwashers and refrigerators are included. The better qualities (higher cost rank) have additional feature considerations for trash compactors, microwaves, clothes washer and dryer, ceiling fans, etc.

Enter the following for this component: Number of Kitchens: 1 – 3

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Document Revision History

Date Description

July 2003 Updated the list of occupancies that do not have exterior wall choices.

Increased the maximum capacity for components 1360 (Bulk Milk Tank, Refrigerated) and 1361 (Bulk Milk Tank, Non-Refrigerated) from 5,000 to 10,000 gallons.

September 2003 Updated worksheet occupancies.

March 2004 Updated worksheet occupancies.

July 2004 Updated worksheet occupancies.

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