6120 - Church, Contemporary

The contemporary church is similar to Occupancy 6105 - Church, Average in that it is generally between 2,000 and 6,000 square feet and the shape can vary between an "L", "T", "V", or other geometric shape that a creative architect can come up with. The difference however, is that the contemporary church has a wide open concept with few partition walls and a lot of windows.

Allowances for church furniture, such as altars, lecterns, pulpits, and seating, are included in the valuation cost. Seating includes pews, chairs, folding chairs, and benches. These items make up 58% of the built-in cost. You can remove this cost and offset the allowance.

To remove the cost of furniture from the valuation:

Generate a valuation detailed report for the valuation.
From the Summary of Costs section of the report, note the amount listed for built‑ins.
Multiply the total built-in cost by 0.58.
Enter the negative value of that total as a custom addition for the location or building section.

Example: 1,000 (Total built-in cost) * 0.58 (Allowance percentage) = 580. Enter -580as a custom addition.

Note: Different church occupancy types may have different allowance percentages. Refer to each occupancy for the specific percentage.

Included

Asphalt Tile Flooring
Auditorium or Gathering Area
Built-in Cabinetry
Carpeting
Church Furniture
Hardwood Flooring
Kitchen
Offices
Preparation Rooms
Public Address System
Restrooms
Security System
Storage Areas
Suspended Acoustical Tile for the Ceiling
Textured Drywall for the Partition Wall Finish

Not Included

Balcony
Choir Lofts
Equipment Costs (example: Organs, bell towers, canopies, and stained glass windows)
Kitchen Appliances
Steeples and Spires