ASTM E1664-95a(2005)
(Classification)Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Layout and Building Factors
Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Layout and Building Factors
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Each Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-3) 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.
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:
4.4.1 Serviceability of an existing facility for uses other than its present use.
4.4.2 Serviceability (potential) of a facility that has been planned but not yet built.
4.4.3 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 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.)
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 layout and building factors.
1.2 Within that aspect of serviceability, each pair of scales, shown in , are for classifying one topic of serviceability. Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale (see ) summarizes one level of serviceability on that topic, which occupants might require. The matching entry 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 entries in the Facility Rating Scale (see ) 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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An American National Standard
Designation: E1664 – 95a (Reapproved 2005)
Standard Classification for
Serviceability of an Office Facility for Layout and Building
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Factors
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1664; 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 2. Referenced Documents
1.1 This classification covers pairs of scales for classifying 2.1 ASTM Standards:
an aspect of the serviceability of an office facility, that is, the E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
capability of an office facility to meet certain possible require- E1334 Practice for Rating the Serviceability of a Building
ments for layout and building factors. or Building-Related Facility
1.2 Within that aspect of serviceability, each pair of scales, E1679 Practice for Setting the Requirements for the Ser-
shown in Figs. 1-3, are for classifying one topic of serviceabil- viceability of a Building or Building-Related Facility
ity. Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale (see 2.2 ISO Document:
Figs. 1-3) summarizes one level of serviceability on that topic, ISO 6240 International Standard, Performance Standards in
which occupants might require. The matching entry in the Building—Contents and Presentation
Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-3) is a translation of the 2.3 ASHRAE Standard:
requirement into a description of certain features of a facility ASHRAE 62-89 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air
which, taken in combination, indicate that the facility is likely Quality
to meet that level of required serviceability. 2.4 ANSI Document:
1.3 The entries in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-3) ANSI Z65.1 Method for Measuring Floor Area in Office
are indicative and not comprehensive. They are for quick Buildings
scanningtoestimateapproximately,quickly,andeconomically,
3. Terminology
how well an office facility is likely to meet the needs of one or
3.1 Definitions:
another type of occupant group over time. The entries are not
3.1.1 facility—a physical setting used to serve a specific
for measuring, knowing, or evaluating how an office facility is
performing. purpose. E631
3.1.1.1 Discussion—A facility may be within a building, a
1.4 This classification can be used to estimate the level of
serviceability of an existing facility. It can also be used to whole building, or a building with its site and surrounding
environment; or it may be a construction that is not a building.
estimate the serviceability of a facility that has been planned
but not yet built, such as one for which single-line drawings The term encompasses both the physical object and its use.
3.1.2 facility serviceability—the capability of a facility to
and outline specifications have been prepared.
1.5 This classification indicates what would cause a facility perform the function(s) for which it is designed, used, or
required to be used. E631
to be rated at a certain level of serviceability but does not state
how to conduct a serviceability rating nor how to assign a 3.1.2.1 Discussion—The scope of this performance is of the
facility as a system, including its subsystems, components and
serviceability score. That information is found in Practice
E1334. The scales in this classification are complimentary to materials and their interactions, such as acoustical, hydrother-
mal,airpurity,andeconomic;andoftherelativeimportanceof
and compatible with Practice E1334. Each requires the other.
each performance requirement.
This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.25 For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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3.1.3 offıce—a place, such as a room, suite, or building, in 4. Significance and Use
which business, clerical or professional activities are con-
4.1 Each Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-3) in this
ducted. E631
classification provides a means to estimate the level of service-
3.1.4 For standard definitions of additional terms applicable
ability of a building or facility for one topic of serviceability
to this classification, see Terminology E631.
andtocomparethatlevelagainstthelevelofanyotherbuilding
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
or facility.
3.2.1 building loss factor—in a facility, expressed as a 4.2 This classification can be used for comparing how well
percentage of a facility’s usable floor area, the space not different buildings or facilities meet a particular requirement
effective for planning because of building design. It is the floor for serviceability. It is applicable despite differences such as
area percentage that must be used for excess circulation, location, structure, mecha
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