ASTM E1663-95a(1999)
(Classification)Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Typical Office Information Technology
Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Typical Office Information Technology
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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 performance to support typical office equipment for information technology.
1.2 Within that aspect of serviceability, each pair of scales, shown in Figs. 1 through 6, are for classifying one topic of serviceability. Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale (see Figs. 1 through 6) summarizes one level of serviceability on that topic, which occupants might require. The matching entry in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1 through 6) 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 entries in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1 through 6) are indicative and not comprehensive. They are for quick scanning to estimate approximately, quickly and economically, how well an office facility is likely to meet the needs of one or another type of occupant group over time. The entries 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 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 E 1334. The scales in this classification are complimentary to and compatible with Practice E 1334. Each requires the other.
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Designation: E 1663 – 95a (Reapproved 1999) An American National Standard
Standard Classification for
Serviceability of an Office Facility for Typical Office
1,2
Information Technology
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 1663; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope E 631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E 1334 Practice for Rating Serviceability of a Building or
1.1 This classification contains pairs of scales for classify-
Building-Related Facility
ing an aspect of the serviceability of an office facility, that is,
E 1679 Practice for Setting Requirements for Serviceability
the capability of an office facility to meet certain possible
of a Building or Building-Related Facility
requirements for performance to support typical office equip-
2.2 ISO Document:
ment for information technology.
ISO 6240 International Standard, Performance Standards in
1.2 Within that aspect of serviceability, each pair of scales,
Building—Contents and Presentation
shown in Figs. 1-6, are for classifying one topic of serviceabil-
ity. Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale (see
3. Terminology
Figs. 1-6) summarizes one level of serviceability on that topic,
3.1 Definitions:
which occupants might require. The matching entry in the
3.1.1 facility—a physical setting used to serve a specific
Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-6) is a translation of the
purpose.
requirement into a description of certain features of a facility
3.1.1.1 Discussion—A facility may be within a building, a
which, taken in combination, indicate that the facility is likely
whole building, or a building with its site and surrounding
to meet that level of required serviceability.
environment; or it may be a construction that is not a building.
1.3 The entries in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-6)
The term encompasses both the physical object and its use (see
are indicative and not comprehensive. They are for quick
Terminology E 631).
scanning to estimate approximately, quickly and economically,
3.1.2 facility serviceability—the capability of a facility to
how well an office facility is likely to meet the needs of one or
perform the function(s) for which it is designed, used, or
another type of occupant group over time. The entries are not
required to be used.
for measuring, knowing, or evaluating how an office facility is
3.1.2.1 Discussion—The scope of this performance is of the
performing.
facility as a system, including its subsystems, components and
1.4 This classification can be used to estimate the level of
materials and their interactions, such as acoustical, hydrother-
serviceability of an existing facility. It can also be used to
mal, air purity, and economic; and of the relative importance of
estimate the serviceability of a facility that has been planned
each performance requirement (see Terminology E 631).
but not yet built, such as one for which single-line drawings
3.1.3 offıce—a place, such as a room, suite, or building, in
and outline specifications have been prepared.
which business, clerical or professional activities are con-
1.5 This classification indicates what would cause a facility
ducted (see Terminology E 631).
to be rated at a certain level of serviceability but does not state
3.1.4 For standard definitions of additional terms applicable
how to conduct a serviceability rating nor how to assign a
to this classification, see Terminology E 631.
serviceability score. That information is found in Practice
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
E 1334. The scales in this classification are complimentary to
3.2.1 conduit capacity—a conduit is considered full when
and compatible with Practice E 1334. Each requires the other.
the internal area occupied by cable has reached 50 of the
2. Referenced Documents cross-sectional area of the conduit. Therefore, when additional
future capacity is required, it must be part of the original 50 %
2.1 ASTM Standards:
permissible area.
3.2.2 dedicated circuit—an electric power supply circuit
This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E-6 on
with its own circuit breaker and only one outlet box, so that its
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.25
on Whole Buildings and Facilities. full capacity is dedicated to only one piece of electrical
Current edition approved April 15, 1995. Published July 1995. Originally
equipment.
published as E 1663 – 95. Last previous edition E 1663 – 95.
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3.2.2.1 Discussion—Dedicated circuits often are installed 4.3 This classification can be used to estimate the amount of
with an orange plug receptacle, so they can easily be recog- variance of serviceability from target or from requirement, for
nized. A dedicated circuit may or may not be connected to an a single office facility, or within a group of office facilities.
uninterruptible power
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