ASTM E3035-15(2020)
(Classification)Standard Classification for Facility Asset Component Tracking System (FACTS)
Standard Classification for Facility Asset Component Tracking System (FACTS)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This classification defines building elements as major assemblies, components, and attributes common to real property assets and sitework. Elements perform given functions, regardless of the design specification, construction method, materials or products used. (See Terminology E1480, Classifications E1557 and E1670, and Practice E2675.)
4.2 The classification aligns products to specific functional elements and/or sub-element to enable the development of specialized maintenance procedures. (See Practices E2452, E2604, and E2675.)
4.3 This alignment will help streamline warehousing requirements and enable functional business units to use a common nomenclature. (See Terminology E1480 and Practice E2452.)
4.4 The classification will lead to more effective life cycle management of the operation, maintenance and cost of the asset by linking activities and participants in an asset‘s full life-cycle, from initial planning through construction, operations, maintenance, repair, modernization, and disposal. (See Practices E917 and E1334, Classification E1670, Practice E1946, and Guide E2506). See Fig. 1 for life cycle application of FACTS.
FIG. 1 Life Cycle Application of FACTS
4.5 The benefits of the life cycle application of FACTS are:
4.5.1 Maintain project tracking and transparency through all phases of project lifecycle.
4.5.2 Continue to develop requirements and information tracked as processes evolve.
4.5.3 Inform future projects, policies, processes, and guidance with lessons learned/best practices.
4.6 The users of this classification include owners, architects and engineers, developers, property managers, asset managers, project managers, operation and maintenance staff, cost estimators, construction contractors, and database administrators. (See Guide E1369, Terminology E1480, Guide E2156, and Practice E2812.)
4.7 Application of this classification (FACTS) provides for value-added activities that cannot be derived from using a solel...
SCOPE
1.1 This standard (FACTS) establishes a classification of building and sitework elements and components, and their associated functions, attributes, and products. Elements, as defined here, are major assemblies and components common to buildings and sitework. Elements usually perform given functions, regardless of the design specification, construction method, or materials used. The attribute classification will lead to more effective management of the operation, maintenance, and life cycle cost of the asset.
1.2 The classification:
1.2.1 Incorporates Levels 1, 2, and 3 from Classification E1557:
1.2.1.1 Major Group Element (Classification E1557 Level 1).
1.2.1.2 Group Element (Classification E1557 Level 2).
1.2.1.3 Element (Classification E1557 Level 3).
1.2.2 Establishes sub-elements at Levels 4 and beyond:
1.2.2.1 Because the main objective is content and not specifically rigid structure, levels beyond those established in Classification E1557 are not balanced.
1.2.2.2 Products and characteristics are introduced at varying levels, depending on the appropriate element and elemental function.
1.2.2.3 Functional elements are aligned with products and product characteristics.
1.2.3 Incorporates the noun-adjective-attribute relationship between elements, elemental function and the associated products and characteristics.
1.2.4 This approach identifies specific products that will support the element at its functional level. However, the classification permits the introduction of additional products necessitated due to higher order requirements, such as but not limited to:
(1) Asset type
(2) Asset function
(3) Asset conditions
(4) Building code requirements
1.3 The classification seeks to define a larger universe of attributes, products, and characteristics that may define its functional use and life cycle cost.
1.4 The classification also provides a logical database structure for the...
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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:E3035 −15 (Reapproved 2020)
Standard Classification for
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Facility Asset Component Tracking System (FACTS)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E3035; 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) Asset type
(2) Asset function
1.1 This standard (FACTS) establishes a classification of
(3) Asset conditions
building and sitework elements and components, and their
(4) Building code requirements
associated functions, attributes, and products. Elements, as
definedhere,aremajorassembliesandcomponentscommonto
1.3 The classification seeks to define a larger universe of
buildings and sitework. Elements usually perform given
attributes, products, and characteristics that may define its
functions, regardless of the design specification, construction
functional use and life cycle cost.
method, or materials used. The attribute classification will lead
1.4 The classification also provides a logical database struc-
to more effective management of the operation, maintenance,
ture for the implementation of related Real Property Manage-
and life cycle cost of the asset.
ment applications and business processes such as:
1.2 The classification:
(1) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technologies
1.2.1 Incorporates Levels 1, 2, and 3 from Classification
(2) Smart Building Technologies
E1557:
(3) Sustainability
1.2.1.1 Major Group Element (Classification E1557 Level
(4) Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
1).
(CMMS)
1.2.1.2 Group Element (Classification E1557 Level 2).
(5) Facility Asset Management Systems
1.2.1.3 Element (Classification E1557 Level 3).
(6) Property Condition Assessment
1.2.2 Establishes sub-elements at Levels 4 and beyond:
(7) Real Property Development
1.2.2.1 Because the main objective is content and not
(8) Project Management Systems
specifically rigid structure, levels beyond those established in
(9) Cost Planning, Estimating, and Control Procedures
Classification E1557 are not balanced.
1.2.2.2 Products and characteristics are introduced at vary- 1.5 Use of the classification provides a consistent means for
ing levels, depending on the appropriate element and elemental
analysis, evaluation, monitoring, and reporting during the life
function.
of the asset, from planning through design, construction,
1.2.2.3 Functional elements are aligned with products and
operations, maintenance, rehabilitation, and disposal.
product characteristics.
1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
1.2.3 Incorporates the noun-adjective-attribute relationship
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
between elements, elemental function and the associated prod-
standard.
ucts and characteristics.
1.2.4 This approach identifies specific products that will 1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
support the element at its functional level. However, the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
classification permits the introduction of additional products
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
necessitated due to higher order requirements, such as but not
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
limited to:
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
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dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.81
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
on Building Economics.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Current edition approved April 1, 2020. Published April 2020. Originally
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
approved in 2015. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as E3035–15. DOI:
10.1520/E3035–15R20. Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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E3035−15 (2020)
2. Referenced Documents 3.1.4 elements—definedassignificantcomponentpartofthe
2 whole that performs a specific function, or functions, regard-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
less of design, specification, or construction. E833, E1557
E833 Terminology of Building Economics
3.1.5 function—the purpose of the entire project or
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