ASTM E1700-13
(Classification)Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Structure and Building Envelope
Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Structure and Building Envelope
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Each Facility Rating Scale in this classification (see Figs. 1-6) 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.
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 a 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.)
SCOPE
1.1 This classification covers pairs of scales (see Figs. 1-6) 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 structure and building envelope.
1.2 Within that aspect of serviceability, each pair of scales (see Figs. 1-6) are for classifying one topic of serviceability. Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale summarizes one level of serviceability on that topic, which occupants might require. The matching entry in the Facility Rating Scale 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. 1-6) 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 E1334. The scales in Figs. 1-6 are complimentary to and compatible with Practice E1334. Each requires the other.
1.6 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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Designation:E1700 −13 AnAmerican National Standard
Standard Classification for
Serviceability of an Office Facility for Structure and Building
1,2
Envelope
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1700; 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 1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
1.1 This classification covers pairs of scales (see Figs. 1-6)
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
for classifying an aspect of the serviceability of an office
and are not considered standard.
facility, that is, the capability of an office facility to meet
certain possible requirements for structure and building enve-
2. Referenced Documents
lope.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.2 Within that aspect of serviceability, each pair of scales
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
(see Figs. 1-6) are for classifying one topic of serviceability.
E1334 Practice for Rating the Serviceability of a Building or
EachparagraphinanOccupantRequirementScalesummarizes
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Building-Related Facility (Withdrawn 2013)
onelevelofserviceabilityonthattopic,whichoccupantsmight
E1679 Practice for Setting the Requirements for the Service-
require. The matching entry in the Facility Rating Scale is a
ability of a Building or Building-Related Facility, and for
translation of the requirement into a description of certain
Determining What Serviceability is Provided or Proposed
features of a facility which, taken in combination, indicate that
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2.2 ISO Documents:
thefacilityislikelytomeetthatlevelofrequiredserviceability.
ISO 6240 International Standard, Performance Standards in
1.3 The entries in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-6)
Building—Contents and Presentation
are indicative and not comprehensive. They are for quick
ISO/DIS 7162 Draft International Standard, Performance
scanning, to estimate approximately, quickly, and
Standards in Building—Contents and Format of Standards
economically, how well an office facility is likely to meet the
for Evaluation of Performance
needs of one or another type of occupant group, over time.The
ISO/DIS 7164 Draft International Standard, Performance
entries are not for measuring, knowing, or evaluating how an
Standards in Building—Definitions and Means of Expres-
office facility is performing.
sion for the Performance of a Whole Building
1.4 This classification can be used to estimate the level of
3. Terminology
serviceability of an existing facility. It can also be used to
estimate the serviceability of a facility that has been planned
3.1 Definitions:
but not yet built, such as one for which single-line drawings
3.1.1 facility, n—a physical setting used to serve a specific
and outline specifications have been prepared.
purpose.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—A facility may be within a building, or
1.5 This classification indicates what would cause a facility
a whole building, or a building with its site and surrounding
to be rated at a certain level of serviceability, but does not state
environment; or it may be a construction that is not a building.
how to conduct a serviceability rating nor how to assign a
The term encompasses both the physical object and its use.
serviceability score. That information is found in Practice
E1334. The scales in Figs. 1-6 are complimentary to and 3.1.2 facility serviceability—the capability of a facility to
compatible with Practice E1334. Each requires the other. perform the function(s) for which it is designed, used, or
required to be used.
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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
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on Whole Buildings and Facilities. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Aug. 15, 2013. Published September 2013. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as E1700 – 95 (2005). Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/E1700-13. the ASTM website.
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Portions of this document are based on material originally prepared by the The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
International Centre for Facilities (ICF) and © 1993 by ICF and Minister of Public www.astm.org.
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Designation: E1700 − 95 (Reapproved 2005) E1700 − 13 An American National Standard
Standard Classification for
Serviceability of an Office Facility for Structure and Building
1,2
Envelope
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1700; 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
1.1 This classification covers pairs of scales (see Figs. 1-6) 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 structure and building envelope.
1.2 Within that aspect of serviceability, each pair of scales (see Figs. 1-6) are for classifying one topic of serviceability. Each
paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale summarizes one level of serviceability on that topic, which occupants might require.
The matching entry in the Facility Rating Scale 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. 1-6) 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 E1334. The scales
in Figs. 1-6 are complimentary to and compatible with Practice E1334. Each requires the other.
1.6 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E1334 Practice for Rating the Serviceability of a Building or Building-Related Facility
E1679 Practice for Setting the Requirements for the Serviceability of a Building or Building-Related Facility
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2.2 ISO Documents:
ISO 6240 International Standard, Performance Standards in Building—Contents and Presentation
ISO/DIS 7162 Draft International Standard, Performance Standards in Building—Contents and Format of Standards for
Evaluation of Performance
ISO/DIS 7164 Draft International Standard, Performance Standards in Building—Definitions and Means of Expression for the
Performance of a Whole Building
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 facility, n—a physical setting used to serve a specific purpose.
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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 May 1, 2005Aug. 15, 2013. Published May 2005September 2013. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 19992005 as
E1700 – 95 (1999).(2005). DOI: 10.1520/E1700-95R05.10.1520/E1700-13.
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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.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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