Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Management of Operations and Maintenance

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Each Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-4) in this classification provides a means to estimate the level of serviceability of a building or facility for one topic of serviceability and to compare that level against the level of any other building or facility.  
4.2 This classification can be used for comparing how well different buildings or facilities meet a particular requirement for serviceability. It is applicable despite differences such as location, structure, mechanical systems, age, and building shape.  
4.3 This classification can be used to estimate the following:  
4.3.1 Serviceability of an existing facility for uses other than its present use.  
4.3.2 Serviceability (potential) of a facility that has been planned but not yet built.  
4.3.3 Serviceability (potential) of a facility for which remodeling has been planned.  
4.4 Use of this classification does not result in building evaluation or diagnosis. Building evaluation or diagnosis generally requires a special expertise in building engineering or technology and the use of instruments, tools, or measurements.  
4.5 This classification applies only to facilities that are building constructions, or parts thereof. (While this classification may be useful in rating the serviceability of facilities that are not building constructions, such facilities are outside the scope of this classification.)  
4.6 This classification is not intended for, and is not suitable for, use for regulatory purposes, nor for fire hazard assessment nor for fire risk assessment.
SCOPE
1.1 This classification covers pairs of scales for classifying an aspect of the serviceability of an office facility, that is, the capability of an office facility to meet certain possible requirements for operations and maintenance.  
1.2 Within that aspect of serviceability, each pair of scales, shown in Figs. 1-4, are for classifying one topic of serviceability. Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale (see Figs. 1-4) summarizes one level of serviceability on that topic, which occupants might require. The matching entry in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-4) is a translation of the requirement into a description of certain features of a facility which, taken in combination, indicate that the facility is likely to meet that level of required serviceability.  
FIG. 1 Scale B.3.1 for Strategy and Program for Operations and Maintenance  
FIG. 1 Scale B.3.1 for Strategy and Program for Operations and Maintenance (continued)  
FIG. 2 Scale B.3.2 for Competences of In-house Staff  
FIG. 2 Scale B.3.2 for Competences of In-house Staff (continued)  
FIG. 3 Scale B.3.3 for Occupant Satisfaction  
FIG. 3 Scale B.3.3 for Occupant Satisfaction (continued)  
FIG. 4 Scale B.3.4 for Information on Unit Costs and Consumption  
FIG. 4 Scale B.3.4 for Information on Unit Costs and Consumption (continued)  
1.3 The entries in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-4) are indicative and not comprehensive. They are for quick scanning and rating a facility and not for evaluating or diagnosing it.  
1.4 This classification can be used to estimate the level of serviceability of an existing facility. It can also be used to estimate the serviceability of a facility that has been planned but not yet built, such as one for which single-line drawings and outline specifications have been prepared.  
1.5 This classification indicates what would cause a facility to be rated at a certain level of serviceability but does not state how to conduct a serviceability rating nor how to assign a serviceability score. That information is found in Practice E1334. The scales in this classification are complimentary to and compatible with Practice E1334. Each requires the other.  
1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance wit...

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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: E1670 −95a (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Classification for
Serviceability of an Office Facility for Management of
1,2
Operations and Maintenance
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1670; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.1 This classification covers pairs of scales for classifying
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
an aspect of the serviceability of an office facility, that is, the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
capability of an office facility to meet certain possible require-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
ments for operations and maintenance.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.2 Within that aspect of serviceability, each pair of scales,
shown in Figs. 1-4, are for classifying one topic of serviceabil-
2. Referenced Documents
ity. Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale (see
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Figs. 1-4) summarizes one level of serviceability on that topic,
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
which occupants might require. The matching entry in the
E1334 Practice for Rating the Serviceability of a Building or
Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-4) is a translation of the
Building-Related Facility (Withdrawn 2013)
requirement into a description of certain features of a facility
E1679 Practice for Setting the Requirements for the Service-
which, taken in combination, indicate that the facility is likely
ability of a Building or Building-Related Facility, and for
to meet that level of required serviceability.
Determining What Serviceability is Provided or Proposed
1.3 The entries in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-4)
2.2 ISO Document:
are indicative and not comprehensive. They are for quick
ISO 6240 International Standard, Performance Standards in
scanning and rating a facility and not for evaluating or
Building—Contents and Presentation
diagnosing it.
1.4 This classification can be used to estimate the level of
3. Terminology
serviceability of an existing facility. It can also be used to
3.1 Definitions:
estimate the serviceability of a facility that has been planned
3.1.1 facility—a physical setting used to serve a specific
but not yet built, such as one for which single-line drawings
purpose. E631
and outline specifications have been prepared.
3.1.1.1 Discussion— A facility may be within a building, a
1.5 This classification indicates what would cause a facility
whole building, or a building with its site and surrounding
to be rated at a certain level of serviceability but does not state
environment; or it may be a construction that is not a building.
how to conduct a serviceability rating nor how to assign a
The term encompasses both the physical object and its use.
serviceability score. That information is found in Practice
3.1.2 facility serviceability—the capability of a facility to
E1334. The scales in this classification are complimentary to
perform the function(s) for which it is designed, used, or
and compatible with Practice E1334. Each requires the other.
required to be used. E631
1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.1.2.1 Discussion—The scope of this performance is of the
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
facility as a system, including its subsystems, components and
standard.
materials and their interactions, such as acoustical,
This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.25
on Whole Buildings and Facilities. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved March 1, 2018. Published March 2018. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as E1670 – 95a (2012). Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/E1670-95AR18. the ASTM website.
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Portions of this document are based on material originally prepared by the The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
International Centre for Facilities (ICF) and © 1993 by ICF and Minister of Public www.astm.org.
Works and Government Services Canada. Their cooperation in the development of Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
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