ASTM E2320-19
(Classification)Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Thermal Environment and Indoor Air Conditions
Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Thermal Environment and Indoor Air Conditions
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Each Occupant Requirement Scale (see Figs. 1-5) in this classification provides a means to set the required level of serviceability of a building or facility for one topic of serviceability and to compare that level against any level of any other occupant, or of any building or facility.
4.2 Each Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-5) 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 any level of requirement of any occupant, or of any other building or facility.
4.3 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.
4.4 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.
4.5 This classification can be used to estimate the following:
4.5.1 Serviceability of an existing facility for uses other than its present use.
4.5.2 Serviceability (potential) of a facility that has been planned but not yet built.
4.5.3 Serviceability (potential) of a facility for which remodeling has been planned.
4.6 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.
4.7 This classification applies only to facilities that are building constructions, or part thereof. (While classification may be useful in rating the serviceability of facilities that are not building constructions, such facilities are outside the scope of this classification. See discussion under definition 3.1.1.)
4.8 This classification is not intended for, an...
SCOPE
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 suitable thermal environment and indoor air conditions.
1.2 Within this aspect of serviceability, each pair of scales shown in Figs. 1-53 is for classifying one topic of serviceability. Each topic typically is broken down into two more demand functions and supply features. Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale (DEMAND Scale, see Figs. 1-5) summarizes one level of requirement for serviceability on that function, which occupants might require. The matching paragraph in the Facility Rating Scale (SUPPLY Scale, see Figs. 1-5) 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.4.1 for Information on Temperature and Humidity
FIG. 1 Demand Scale A.4.1 for Information on Temperature and Humidity (continued)
FIG. 1 Demand Scale A.4.1 for Information on Temperature and Humidity (continued)
FIG. 1 Supply Scale A.4.1 for Information on Temperature and Humidity (continued)
FIG. 1 Supply Scale A.4.1 for Information on Temperature and Humidity (continued)
FIG. 1 Supply Scale A.4.1 for Information on Temperature and Humidity (continued)
FIG. 2 Demand Scale A.4.2 for Information on Indoor Air Quality Conditions
FIG. 2 Demand Scale A.4.2 for Information on Indoor Air Quality Conditions (continued)
FIG. 2 Supply Scale A.4.2 for Information on Indoor Air Quality (continued)
FIG. 2 Supply Scale A.4.2 for Information on Indoor Air Quality (continued)
FIG. 2 Supply Scale A.4.2 for Information on Indoor Air Quality (continued)
FIG. 3 Demand Scale A.4.3 for Information on Ventilation Supply Air
FIG. 3 Demand Scale A.4.3 ...
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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:E2320 −19
Standard Classification for
Serviceability of an Office Facility for Thermal Environment
1,2
and Indoor Air Conditions
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2320; 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 1.4 This classification can be used to estimate the level of
serviceability of an existing facility. It can also be used to
1.1 This classification contains pairs of scales for classify-
estimate the serviceability of a facility that has been planned
ing an aspect of the serviceability of an office facility, that is,
but not yet built, such as one for which schematic or prelimi-
the capability of an office facility to meet certain possible
nary drawings and outline specifications have been prepared.
requirements for suitable thermal environment and indoor air
1.5 Thisstandardindicateswhatwouldcauseafacilitytobe
conditions.
rated(classified)atacertainlevelofserviceabilitybutdoesnot
1.2 Within this aspect of serviceability, each pair of scales
state how to conduct a serviceability rating or how to assign a
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shown in Figs. 1-5 is for classifying one topic of serviceabil-
serviceability score. That information is found in Practice
ity. Each topic typically is broken down into two more demand
E1334. The scales in this classification are complimentary to
functions and supply features. Each paragraph in an Occupant
and compatible with Practice E1334. Each requires the other.
Requirement Scale (DEMAND Scale, see Figs. 1-5) summa-
1.6 This standard indicates what would cause a requirement
rizes one level of requirement for serviceability on that
to be classified as being at a specific level, but does not state
function, which occupants might require. The matching para-
how to ascertain a requirement, or how to assign a specific
graph in the Facility Rating Scale (SUPPLY Scale, see Figs.
level. This information is found in Practice E1679. The scales
1-5) is a translation of the requirement into a description of
in this classification are complimentary to and compatible with
certain features of a facility which, taken in combination,
Practice E1679. Each requires the other.
indicate that the facility is likely to meet that level of required
serviceability. 1.7 The scales are intended to identify the levels of various
requirements unique to a particular user, and the serviceability
1.3 The paragraphs in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs.
(capability) of a building to meet those requirements. The
1-5) are indicative and not comprehensive. They are for quick
scales thus supplement rather than include code requirements.
scanning to estimate approximately, quickly, and economically
It remains the responsibility of designers, builders, and build-
how well a facility is likely to meet the needs of one or another
ing managers to meet applicable code requirements relative to
type of occupant group over time. The paragraphs are not for
their respective roles in facility design, construction, and
measuring, knowing, or evaluating how an office facility is
ongoing management.
performing.
1.8 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
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This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
and are not considered standard.
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.25
on Whole Buildings and Facilities.
1.9 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Current edition approved Nov. 15, 2019. Published February 2020. Originally
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as E2320–04 (2018).
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
DOI: 10.1520/E2320–19.
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Portions of this document are based on material originally prepared by the
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
International Centre For Facilities (ICF) and © 1993 by ICF and Minister of
mine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.
PUBLIC Works and Government Services Canada. Their cooperation in the
1.10 This international standard was developed in accor-
development of this standard is acknowledged.
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dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
TextinFigs.1-5isderivedfromDavis,etal., Serviceability Tools, Vol 2, Scales
for
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: E2320 − 04 (Reapproved 2018) E2320 − 19 An American National Standard
Standard Classification for
Serviceability of an Office Facility for Thermal Environment
1,2
and Indoor Air Conditions
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2320; 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 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 suitable thermal environment and indoor air conditions.
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1.2 Within this aspect of serviceability, each pair of scales,scales shown in Figs. 1-5, is for classifying one topic of
serviceability. Each topic typically is broken down into two more demand functions and supply features. Each paragraph in an
Occupant Requirement Scale (see (DEMAND Scale, see Figs. 1-5) summarizes one level of requirement for serviceability on that
topic,function, which occupants might require. The matching paragraph in the Facility Rating Scale (see (SUPPLY Scale, see Figs.
1-5) 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 paragraphs in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-5) are indicative and not comprehensive. They are for quick
scanning to estimate approximately, quickly, and economically how well a facility is likely to meet the needs of one or another
type of occupant group over time. The paragraphs 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 schematic or preliminary drawings
and outline specifications have been prepared.
1.5 This standard indicates what would cause a facility to be rated (classified) at a certain level of serviceability but does not
state how to conduct a serviceability rating or how to assign a serviceability score. That information is found in Practice E1334.
The scales in this classification are complimentary to and compatible with Practice E1334. Each requires the other.
1.6 This standard indicates what would cause a requirement to be classified as being at a specific level, but does not state how
to ascertain a requirement, or how to assign a specific level. This information is found in Practice E1679. The scales in this
classification are complimentary to and compatible with Practice E1679. Each requires the other.
1.7 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.
1.8 The values stated in SIinch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to inch-poundSI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.9 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 requirements prior to use.
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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 March 1, 2018Nov. 15, 2019. Published March 2018February 2020. Originally approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 20122018
as E2320 – 04 (2012).E2320–04 (2018). DOI: 10.1520/E2320-04R18.10.1520/E2320–19.
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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 Se
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