ASTM E1663-22
(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
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Each Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-18) 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. Further information may be found in ISO 19208.
4.3 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.
4.4 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.
4.5 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.
4.6 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.)
4.7 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 matched sets 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 matched set of scales, shown in Figs. 1-18, are for classifying one topic of serviceability. Each topic is typically broken down into two more demand functions and supply features. Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale (see Figs. 1-18) summarizes one level of serviceability on that topic, which occupants might require. The matching entry in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-18) 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 Demand Scale A.5.1 for Density of Office Computers and Equipment
FIG. 2 Supply Scale A.5.1 for Density of Office Computers and Equipment
FIG. 3 Demand Scale A.5.2.1 for Location of Available Power
FIG. 4 Supply Scale A.5.2.1 for Power Distribution
FIG. 5 Demand Scale A.5.2.2 for Plug-in Points at Workstation
FIG. 6 Supply Scale A.5.2.2 for Plug-in Points per Workstation
FIG. 7 Demand Scale A.5.3 for Reliability and Quality of Supply
FIG. 8 Supply Scale A.5.3 for Reliability and Quality of Supply
FIG. 9 Demand Scale A.5.4.1 for Horizontal Distribution
FIG. 10 Supply Scale A.5.4.1 for Horizontal Distribution
FIG. 11 Demand Scale A.5.4.2 for Risers
FIG. 12 Supply Scale A.5.4.2 for Risers
FIG. 13 Demand Scale A.5.4.3 for Entrance Facility
FIG. 14 Supply Scale A.5.4.3 for Entrance Facility
FIG. 15 Demand Scale A.5.4.4 for Service to the Site
FIG. 16 Supply Scale A.5.4.4 for Service to the Site
FIG. 17 Demand Scale A.5.5 for Cable Plant
FIG. 18 Supply Scale A.5.5 for Cable Plant
1.3 The entries in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-18) are indicative and not comprehensive. They are for quick scanning to estimate approximately, quickly, and economically, how well ...
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Designation:E1663 −22
Standard Classification for
Serviceability of an Office Facility for Typical Office
1, 2
Information Technology
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1663; 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* how to conduct a serviceability rating nor how to assign a
serviceability score. That information is found in Practice
1.1 This classification covers matched sets of scales for
E1679. The scales in this classification are complimentary to,
classifying an aspect of the serviceability of an office facility,
and compatible with, Practice E1679. Each requires the other.
that is, the capability of an office facility to meet certain
possible requirements for performance to support typical office 1.6 The scales are intended to identify the levels of various
equipment for information technology. requirements unique to a particular user, and the serviceability
(capability) of a building to meet those requirements. The
1.2 Within that aspect of serviceability, each matched set of
scales thus supplement rather than include code requirements.
scales, shown in Figs. 1-18, are for classifying one topic of
It remains the responsibility of designers, builders, and build-
serviceability. Each topic is typically broken down into two
ing managers to meet applicable code requirements relative to
more demand functions and supply features. Each paragraph in
their respective roles in facility design, construction, and
an Occupant Requirement Scale (see Figs. 1-18) summarizes
ongoing management.
onelevelofserviceabilityonthattopic,whichoccupantsmight
require. The matching entry in the Facility Rating Scale (see 1.7 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Figs.1-18)isatranslationoftherequirementintoadescription as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
of certain features of a facility which, taken in combination, conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
indicate that the facility is likely to meet that level of required and are not considered standard.
serviceability.
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.3 The entries in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-18)
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
are indicative and not comprehensive. They are for quick
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
scanningtoestimateapproximately,quickly,andeconomically,
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
how well an office facility is likely to meet the needs of one or
1.9 This international standard was developed in accor-
another type of occupant group over time. The entries are not
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
for measuring, knowing, or evaluating how an office facility is
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
performing.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.4 This classification can be used to estimate the level of
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
serviceability of an existing facility. It can also be used to
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
estimate the serviceability of a facility that has been planned
but not yet built, such as one for which single-line drawings
2. Referenced Documents
and outline specifications have been prepared.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.5 This classification indicates what would cause a facility
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
to be rated at a certain level of serviceability but does not state
E1662 Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility
for Sound and Visual Environment
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This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
E1666 Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.25
for Work Outside Normal Hours or Conditions
on Whole Buildings and Facilities.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2022. Published November 2022. Originally
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as E1663–03 (2019).
DOI: 10.1520/E1663-22.
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International Centre for Facilities (ICF) and © 1993 by ICF and Minister of Public contact ASTM Custome
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Designation: E1663 − 03 (Reapproved 2019) E1663 − 22
Standard Classification for
Serviceability of an Office Facility for Typical Office
1, 2
Information Technology
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1663; 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 Scope*
1.1 This classification covers pairs matched sets 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 matched set of scales, shown in Figs. 1-618, are for classifying one topic of
serviceability. Each topic is typically broken down into two more demand functions and supply features. Each paragraph in an
Occupant Requirement Scale (see Figs. 1-618) summarizes one level of serviceability on that topic, which occupants might require.
The matching entry in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-618) 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. 1-618) 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 E1334E1679. The
scales in this classification are complimentary to, and compatible with, PracticesPractice E1334 and E1679. Each requires the
other.
1.6 The scales are intended to identify the levels of various requirements unique to a particular user, and the serviceability
(capability) of a building to meet those requirements. The scales thus supplement rather than include code requirements. It remains
the responsibility of designers, builders, and building managers to meet applicable code requirements relative to their respective
roles in facility design, construction, and ongoing management.
1.7 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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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.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2019Oct. 1, 2022. Published January 2019November 2022. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 20102019
as E1663–03 (2010).(2019). DOI: 10.1520/E1663–03R19.10.1520/E1663-22.
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Portions of this document are based on material originally prepared by the International Centre for Facilities (ICF) and © 1993 by ICF and Minister of Public Works
and Government Services Canada. Their cooperation in the development of this standard is acknowledged.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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FIG. 1 Demand Scale A.5.1 for Density of Office Computers and Related Equipment
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to us
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