ASTM E1664-19

Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Layout and Building Factors<rangeref></rangeref >

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Each Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-12) 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.  
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 layout and building factors.  
1.2 Within that aspect of serviceability, each matched set of scales, shown in Figs. 1-12, are for classifying one topic of serviceability. Each topic is typically broken down into two or more demand functions or supply features. Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale (see Figs. 1-12) summarizes one level of serviceability on that function, which occupants might require. The matching entry in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-12) 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.7.1.1 for Constraints on Layout  
FIG. 2 Demand Scale A.7.1.2 for Constraints of Population Density  
FIG. 3 Demand Scale A.7.1.3 for Cost of Upgrade  
FIG. 4 Supply Scale A.7.1.1 for Constraints on Layout  
FIG. 5 Supply Scale A.7.1.2 for Population Density Supported  
FIG. 6 Supply Scale A.7.1.3 for Cost of Upgrade  
FIG. 7 Demand Scale A.7.2.1 for Tolerance of Sound and Visual Conditions  
FIG. 8 Demand Scale A.7.2.2 Avoiding Glare on Monitors  
FIG. 9 Supply Scale A.7.2.1 Constraints on Layout  
FIG. 10 Supply Scale A.7.2.2 Avoiding Glare on Monitors  
FIG. 11 Demand Scale A.7.3 for Influence of Building Loss Features on Space Needs  
FIG. 12 Supply Scale A.7.3 Influence of Building Loss Features on Space Needs  
1.3 The entries in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-12) 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 facil...

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2019
• ICS: 35.260 - Office machines
• Technical Committee: E06 - Performance of Buildings
• Drafting Committee: E06.25 - Whole Buildings and Facilities

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E1664-95a(2018) - Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Layout and Building Factors<rangeref></rangeref >
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2019
• Refers: ASTM E631-14 - Standard Terminology of Building Constructions
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2014
• Refers: ASTM E631-15 - Standard Terminology of Building Constructions
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2015
• Refers: ASTM E1662-95a(2018) - Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Sound and Visual Environment
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2018
• Refers: ASTM E1836/E1836M-09(2016) - Standard Practice for Building Floor Area Measurements for Facility Management
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2016
• Refers: ASTM E2619/E2619M-17 - Standard Practice for Measuring and Calculating Building Loss Features That Take Up Floor Area in Buildings
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2017
• Refers: ASTM E2320-04(2018) - Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Thermal Environment and Indoor Air Conditions
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2018
• Refers: ASTM E2320-19 - Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Thermal Environment and Indoor Air Conditions
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2019
• Referred By: ASTM E1765-16(2023) - Standard Practice for Applying Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) to Multiattribute Decision Analysis of Investments Related to Projects, Products, and Processes
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2019

Standards Content (Sample)

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:E1664 −19
Standard Classification for
Serviceability of an Office Facility for Layout and Building
1,2
Factors
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1664; 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 serviceability score. That information is found in Practice
E1679. The scales in this classification are complimentary to
1.1 This classification covers matched sets of scales for
and compatible with Practice E1679. Each requires the other.
classifying an aspect of the serviceability of an office facility,
that is, the capability of an office facility to meet certain 1.6 The scales are intended to identify the levels of various
possible requirements for layout and building factors. 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. 1-12, are for classifying one topic of
It remain the responsibility of designers, builders, and building
serviceability. Each topic is typically broken down into two or
managerstomeetapplicablecoderequirementsrelativetotheir
more demand functions or supply features. Each paragraph in
respective roles in facility design, construction, and ongoing
an Occupant Requirement Scale (see Figs. 1-12) summarizes
management.
one level of serviceability on that function, which occupants
might require. The matching entry in the Facility Rating Scale 1.7 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
(see Figs. 1-12) is a translation of the requirement into a as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
description of certain features of a facility which, taken in conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
combination, indicate that the facility is likely to meet that and are not considered standard.
level of required serviceability.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.3 The entries in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-12)
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
are indicative and not comprehensive. They are for quick
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
scanningtoestimateapproximately,quickly,andeconomically,
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
how well an office facility is likely to meet the needs of one or
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
another type of occupant group over time. The entries are not
for measuring, knowing, or evaluating how an office facility is
2. Referenced Documents
performing.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.4 This classification can be used to estimate the level of
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
serviceability of an existing facility. It can also be used to
E1662 Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility
estimate the serviceability of a facility that has been planned
for Sound and Visual Environment
but not yet built, such as one for which single-line drawings
E1679 PracticeforSettingtheRequirementsfortheService-
and outline specifications have been prepared.
ability of a Building or Building-Related Facility, and for
1.5 This classification indicates what would cause a facility
Determining What Serviceability is Provided or Proposed
to be rated at a certain level of serviceability but does not state
E1836/E1836M Practice for Building Floor Area Measure-
how to conduct a serviceability rating nor how to assign a
ments for Facility Management
E2320 Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility
for Thermal Environment and Indoor Air Conditions
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This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
E2619/E2619M Practice for Measuring and Calculating
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.25
Building Loss Features That Take Up Floor Area in
on Whole Buildings and Facilities.
Buildings
Current edition approved April 1, 2019. Published May 2019. Originally
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as E1664–95a (2018).
DOI: 10.1520/E1664–19.
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Portions of this document are based on material originally prepared by the For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
International Centre for Facilities (ICF) and © 1993 by ICF and Minister of Public cont
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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: E1664 − 95a (Reapproved 2018) E1664 − 19 An American National Standard
Standard Classification for
Serviceability of an Office Facility for Layout and Building
1,2
Factors
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1664; 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 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 layout and building factors.
1.2 Within that aspect of serviceability, each pair matched set of scales, shown in Figs. 1-312, are for classifying one topic of
serviceability. Each topic is typically broken down into two or more demand functions or supply features. Each paragraph in an
Occupant Requirement Scale (see Figs. 1-312) summarizes one level of serviceability on that topic,function, which occupants
might require. The matching entry in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-312) 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. 1-312) 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 Practice E1334E1679. 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 remain
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 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.
1.8 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
E1334E1662 PracticeClassification for Rating the Serviceability of a Building or Building-Related FacilityServiceability of an
Office Facility for Sound and Visual Environment (Withdrawn 2013)
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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, 2018April 1, 2019. Published March 2018May 2019. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 20122018 as
E1664 – 95a (2012).E1664–95a (2018). DOI: 10.1520/E1664-95AR18.10.1520/E1664–19.
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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 Services Canada. Their cooperation in the development of this standard is acknowledged.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM
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