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2008 Valuation Schedules

Class 3 – Short Life Equipment

Examples of Class 3 Property Include:

Alarm Systems Photo Processing Equip. & Cameras
Automotive Emission Testing Equip. Pneumatic Tube Systems (Banks)
Bank ATM Machines "Rent-to-Own" Merchandise
Cash Registers Reservation Terminals
Cameras & Photo Processing Equip. Small Equipment Rentals
Drive-up Windows (Banks) Shopping Carts
Fax Machines Telephone Equipment & Systems
Microwave Communications Equip. Television Cameras
Music, Stereo and Sound Systems Vending Machines
Office Machines Video Game Machines

The following schedule is recommended for valuing Class 3 property in the 2008 assessment year:

Year of Acquisition Percent Good of Acquisition Cost
2007 86%
2006 73%
2005 57%
2004 41%
2003 and prior 21%

Class 3, Short Life Equipment, is Defined as:

Electronic types of equipment to include office machines and equipment or items subject to rapid functional, economic obsolescence or severe wear and tear.

Refer to Class 12 for computer and data processing equipment.