ASTM E1663-03(2019)

Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Typical Office Information Technology

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Each Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-6) 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 6240.  
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 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 performance to support typical office equipment for information technology.  
1.2 Within that aspect of serviceability, each pair of scales, shown in Figs. 1-6, are for classifying one topic of serviceability. Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale (see Figs. 1-6) summarizes one level of serviceability on that topic, which occupants might require. The matching entry in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-6) 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 Scale A.5.1 for Office Computers and Related Equipment
FIG. 1 Scale A.5.1 for Office Computers and Related Equipment (continued)
FIG. 2 Scale A.5.2 for Power at the Workplace
FIG. 2 Scale A.5.2 for Power at the Workplace (continued)
FIG. 3 Scale A.5.3 for Building Power
FIG. 3 Scale A.5.3 for Building Power (continued)
FIG. 4 Scale for A.5.4 for Telecommunications Core
FIG. 4 Scale for A.5.4 for Telecommunications Core (continued)
FIG. 4 Scale for A.5.4 for Telecommunications Core (continued)
FIG. 5 Scale for A.5.5 for Cable Plant
FIG. 6 Scale A.5.6 for Cooling  
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...

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2018
• ICS: 35.260 - Office machines
• Technical Committee: E06 - Performance of Buildings
• Drafting Committee: E06.25 - Whole Buildings and Facilities

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:E1663 −03 (Reapproved 2019)
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 E1334. The scales in this classification are complimentary to,
and compatible with, Practices E1334 and E1679. Each re-
1.1 This classification covers pairs of scales for classifying
quires the other.
an aspect of the serviceability of an office facility, that is, the
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
capability of an office facility to meet certain possible require-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ments for performance to support typical office equipment for
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
information technology.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.2 Within that aspect of serviceability, each pair of scales,
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
shown in Figs. 1-6, are for classifying one topic of serviceabil-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ity. Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale (see
Figs. 1-6) summarizes one level of serviceability on that topic,
2. Referenced Documents
which occupants might require. The matching entry in the
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-6) is a translation of the
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
requirement into a description of certain features of a facility
E1334 Practice for Rating the Serviceability of a Building or
which, taken in combination, indicate that the facility is likely
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Building-Related Facility (Withdrawn 2013)
to meet that level of required serviceability.
E1679 Practice for Setting the Requirements for the Service-
1.3 The entries in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-6)
ability of a Building or Building-Related Facility, and for
are indicative and not comprehensive. They are for quick
Determining What Serviceability is Provided or Proposed
scanningtoestimateapproximately,quickly,andeconomically,
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2.2 ISO Document:
how well an office facility is likely to meet the needs of one or
ISO 6240 International Standard, Performance Standards in
another type of occupant group over time. The entries are not
Building—Contents and Presentation
for measuring, knowing, or evaluating how an office facility is
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2.3 Other Document:
performing.
ANSI/TIA/EIA-569–A Commercial Building Standards for
1.4 This classification can be used to estimate the level of
Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces
serviceability of an existing facility. It can also be used to
estimate the serviceability of a facility that has been planned
3. Terminology
but not yet built, such as one for which single-line drawings
3.1 Definitions:
and outline specifications have been prepared.
3.1.1 facility—a physical setting used to serve a specific
1.5 This classification indicates what would cause a facility purpose.
to be rated at a certain level of serviceability but does not state
3.1.1.1 Discussion—A facility may be within a building, a
how to conduct a serviceability rating nor how to assign a whole building, or a building with its site and surrounding
serviceability score. That information is found in Practice
environment; or it may be a construction that is not a building.
The term encompasses both the physical object and its use (see
Terminology E631).
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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 Jan. 1, 2019. Published January 2019. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as E1663–03 (2010). Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/E1663–03R19. 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: E1663 − 03 (Reapproved 2010) E1663 − 03 (Reapproved 2019)An American National Standard
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
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 performance to support typical office equipment for
information technology.
1.2 Within that aspect of serviceability, each pair of scales, shown in Figs. 1-6, are for classifying one topic of serviceability.
Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale (see Figs. 1-6) summarizes one level of serviceability on that topic, which
occupants might require. The matching entry in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-6) 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 this classification are complimentary to, and compatible with, Practices E1334 and E1679. Each requires the other.
1.6 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
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E1334 Practice for Rating the Serviceability of a Building or Building-Related Facility (Withdrawn 2013)
E1679 Practice for Setting the Requirements for the Serviceability of a Building or Building-Related Facility, and for
Determining What Serviceability is Provided or Proposed
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2.2 ISO Document:
ISO 6240 International Standard, Performance Standards in Building—Contents and Presentation
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2.3 Other Document:
ANSI/TIA/EIA-569–A Commercial Building Standards for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces
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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 April 1, 2010Jan. 1, 2019. Published July 2010January 2019. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 20032010 as
E1663 – 03.E1663–03 (2010). DOI: 10.1520/E1663-03R10.10.1520/E1663–03R19.
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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 [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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