Low-Rise Multiple Fair Quality

Fair Quality Multiple Residences are usually constructed with minimum compliance to uniform building code. They are built from stock plans with little or no attention given to ornamentation or architectural design. Quality of materials and workmanship is below average and interior is plain with few refinements.

Note: Enter the program with number of units in each building, not total units in total buildings.

Remember that Fair Quality Multiple Residences could easily be the ''Average" standard quality for your area, as the cost in program is an average of averages.

Many multiple residences may require more than a casual view to determine the construction class, and an inspection of the interior must be made for reliable determination of quality. However, the experienced appraiser will notice the details of workmanship, design and exterior finish materials, which often indicate the quality to be found inside.

Some items which affect the cost and which may be observed from the exterior are roof pitch and type. The costs of shed, gable and hip roofs generally ascend in that order. Typically, a cut-up roof requires more labor and materials than a simply designed roof.

Eave soffits and gutters, or their absence, and the trim and ornamentation should be observed, as well as the quantity and quality of fenestration.

In most cases, the interior improvements will be commensurate with the exterior, but even when they are not, the exterior design and finish have a great effect on the cost.

Summary: Fenestration, roof pitch, design, materials, and workmanship are the major indicators of cost from an exterior view. Fireplaces, porches and appliances are separate items not considered in the quality of the house, although they may be indicative of the quality of other structural items. Interiors may not conform to the exterior quality. The costs included in this program are derived from construction costs of many buildings and are medians of cost ranges.

The following will further describe building components at this quality of construction.

Note: Base interior wall height is 8'. For each foot of variation, the program will add to or deduct from the base cost only, 4% for all masonry exterior walls including masonry veneers and 3% for frame exterior walls.