ASTM E2320-04
(Classification)Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Thermal Environment and Indoor Air Conditions
Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Thermal Environment and Indoor Air Conditions
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Each Occupant Requirement Scale (see Figs. 1-5) in this classification provides a means to set the required level of serviceability of a building or facility for one topic of serviceability and to compare that level against any level of any other occupant, or of any building or facility.
Each Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-5) 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 any level of requirement of any occupant, or of any other building or facility.
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.
This classification can be used to estimate the amount of variance of serviceability from target or from requirement, for a single office facility, or within a group of office facilities.
This classification can be used to estimate the following:
4.5.1 Serviceability of an existing facility for uses other than its present use.
4.5.2 Serviceability (potential) of a facility that has been planned but not yet built.
4.5.3 Serviceability (potential) of a facility for which remodeling has been planned.
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.
This classification applies only to facilities that are building constructions, or part thereof. (While classification may be useful in rating the serviceability of facilities that are not building constructions, such facilities are outside the scope of this classification. See discussion under definition 3.1.1.)
This classification is not intended for, and is not suitable for, use for regulatory ...
SCOPE
1.1 This classification contains 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 suitable thermal environment and indoor air conditions.
1.2 Within this aspect of serviceability, each pair of scales, shown in 5, is for classifying one topic of serviceability. Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale (see ) summarizes one level of requirement for serviceability on that topic, which occupants might require. The matching paragraph in the Facility Rating Scale (see ) 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.
1.3 The paragraphs in the Facility Rating Scale (see ) are indicative and not comprehensive. They are for quick scanning to estimate approximately, quickly, and economically how well a facility is likely to meet the needs of one or another type of occupant group over time. The paragraphs are not for measuring, knowing, or evaluating how an office facility is performing.
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 schematic or preliminary drawings and outline specifications have been prepared.
1.5 This standard indicates what would cause a facility to be rated (classified) at a certain level of serviceability but does not state how to conduct a serviceability rating or how to assign a serviceability score. That information is found in Practice E 1334. The scales in this classification are complimentary to and compatible with Practice E 1334. Each requires the other.
1.6 This standard indicates what would cause a requirement to be classified as bei...
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An American National Standard
Designation: E2320 – 04
Standard Classification for
Serviceability of an Office Facility for Thermal Environment
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and Indoor Air Conditions
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2320; 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 state how to conduct a serviceability rating or how to assign a
serviceability score. That information is found in Practice
1.1 This classification contains pairs of scales for classify-
E1334. The scales in this classification are complimentary to
ing an aspect of the serviceability of an office facility, that is,
and compatible with Practice E1334. Each requires the other.
the capability of an office facility to meet certain possible
1.6 This standard indicates what would cause a requirement
requirements for suitable thermal environment and indoor air
to be classified as being at a specific level, but does not state
conditions.
how to ascertain a requirement, or how to assign a specific
1.2 Within this aspect of serviceability, each pair of scales,
3 level. This information is found in Practice E1679. The scales
shown in Figs. 1-5 , is for classifying one topic of serviceabil-
in this classification are complimentary to and compatible with
ity. Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale (see
Practice E1679. Each requires the other.
Figs. 1-5) summarizes one level of requirement for service-
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
ability on that topic, which occupants might require. The
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
matching paragraph in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-5)
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
is a translation of the requirement into a description of certain
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
features of a facility which, taken in combination, indicate that
bility of regulatory requirements prior to use.
thefacilityislikelytomeetthatlevelofrequiredserviceability.
1.3 The paragraphs in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs.
2. Referenced Documents
1-5) are indicative and not comprehensive. They are for quick
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
scanning to estimate approximately, quickly, and economically
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
how well a facility is likely to meet the needs of one or another
E1334 Practice for Rating the Serviceability of a Building
type of occupant group over time. The paragraphs are not for
or Building-Related Facility
measuring, knowing, or evaluating how an office facility is
E1480 Terminology of Facility Management (Building-
performing.
Related)
1.4 This classification can be used to estimate the level of
E1679 Practice for Setting the Requirements for the Ser-
serviceability of an existing facility. It can also be used to
viceability of a Building or Building-Related Facility
estimate the serviceability of a facility that has been planned
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2.2 ASHRAE Standards:
but not yet built, such as one for which schematic or prelimi-
ANSI/ASHRAE 52.1-1992 Gravimetric and Dust-Spot Pro-
nary drawings and outline specifications have been prepared.
cedures for TestingAir-Cleaning Devices used in General
1.5 Thisstandardindicateswhatwouldcauseafacilitytobe
Ventilation for Removing Particulate Matter
rated(classified)atacertainlevelofserviceabilitybutdoesnot
ANSI/ASHRAE 55-1992 Thermal Environmental Condi-
tions for Human Occupancy
ANSI/ASHRAE 62-2001 Ventilation forAcceptable Indoor
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This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
Air Quality
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.25
on Whole Buildings and Facilities.
3. Terminology
Current edition approved May 1, 2004. Published May 2004. DOI: 10.1520/
E2320-04.
3.1 Definitions:
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Portions of this document are based on material originally prepared by the
International Centre For Facilities (ICF) and r 1993 by ICF and Minister of
PUBLIC Works and Government Services Canada. Their cooperation in the
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development of this standard is acknowledged. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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TextinFigs.1–5isderivedfromDavis,etal., Serviceability Tools, Vol 2, Scales contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
for Setting Occupant Requirement and Rating Buildings, International Centre for Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Facilities, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 1993, 2003, and Davis, et al., Serviceability the ASTM website.
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Tools, Vol 4, Requirement Scales for Offıce Buildi
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