The auditorium type church building is typically 6,000 square feet or larger, is normally unique in its design, and is usually built after 1940. The finishes in this building are simple with little ornamentation.
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 76% of the built-in cost. You 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 0.76.
- Enter the negative value of that total as a custom addition for the location or building section.
Example: 1,000 (Total built-in cost) * 0.76 (Allowance percentage) = 760. Enter -760 as a custom addition.
Note: Different church occupancy types may have different allowance percentages. Refer to each occupancy for the specific percentage.
Included
- Built-in Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinetry
- Carpeting
- Church Furniture
- Kitchen
- Large, Open Narthex
- Large, Open Sanctuary/Auditorium Area
- Painted Drywall for the Ceiling and Partition Wall Finish
- Preparation Rooms
- Public Address System
- Offices
- Restrooms
- Security System
- Storage Areas
- Vinyl and Ceramic Tile Flooring
Not Included
- Balcony
- Choir Lofts
- Equipment Costs (example: Organs, bell towers, canopies, and stained glass windows)
- Kitchen Appliances
- Steeples and Spires
Related Topics
See the "Add an Addition" section in the following topics:
Occupancy 6100 - Church, Basic
Occupancy 6105 - Church, Average
Occupancy 6110 - Church, Elaborate
Occupancy 6115 - Church, Traditional
Occupancy 6120 - Church, Contemporary
Occupancy 6125 - Church, Contemporary, High
Occupancy 6130 - Church, Contemporary, Mansard
Occupancy 6135 - Church, Modern A-Frame
Occupancy 6142 - Church, Narthex
Occupancy 6145 - Church with Sunday School
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