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2009 Valuation Schedules

Class 3 – Short Life Trade Fixtures

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 2009 assessment year:

Year of Acquisition Percent Good of Acquisition Cost
2008 86%
2007 71%
2006 56%
2005 39%
2004 and prior 21%

Class 3, Short Life Trade Fixtures, are Defined as:

Trade fixtures such as electronic equipment and office machines subject to rapid functional, economic obsolescence or severe wear and tear.

Refer to Class 12 for computer and data processing equipment.