ASTM E2320-04(2012)
(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
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.
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.
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.
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.
This classification can be used to estimate the following:
Serviceability of an existing facility for uses other than its present use.
Serviceability (potential) of a facility that has been planned but not yet built.
Serviceability (potential) of a facility for which remodeling has been planned.
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.
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.)
This classification is not intended for, and is not suitable for, use for regulatory purposes nor for f...
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. 1-5 , is for classifying one topic of serviceability. Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale (see Figs. 1-5) summarizes one level of requirement for serviceability on that topic, which occupants might require. The matching paragraph in the Facility Rating 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 caus...
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Designation:E2320 −04 (Reapproved 2012) 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 1.5 Thisstandardindicateswhatwouldcauseafacilitytobe
rated(classified)atacertainlevelofserviceabilitybutdoesnot
1.1 This classification contains pairs of scales for classify-
state how to conduct a serviceability rating or how to assign a
ing an aspect of the serviceability of an office facility, that is,
serviceability score. That information is found in Practice
the capability of an office facility to meet certain possible
E1334. The scales in this classification are complimentary to
requirements for suitable thermal environment and indoor air
and compatible with Practice E1334. Each requires the other.
conditions.
1.6 This standard indicates what would cause a requirement
1.2 Within this aspect of serviceability, each pair of scales,
3 to be classified as being at a specific level, but does not state
shown in Figs. 1-5 , is for classifying one topic of serviceabil-
how to ascertain a requirement, or how to assign a specific
ity. Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale (see
level. This information is found in Practice E1679. The scales
Figs. 1-5) summarizes one level of requirement for service-
in this classification are complimentary to and compatible with
ability on that topic, which occupants might require. The
Practice E1679. Each requires the other.
matching paragraph in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-5)
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
is a translation of the requirement into a description of certain
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
features of a facility which, taken in combination, indicate that
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
thefacilityislikelytomeetthatlevelofrequiredserviceability.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
1.3 The paragraphs in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs.
bility of regulatory requirements prior to use.
1-5) are indicative and not comprehensive. They are for quick
scanning to estimate approximately, quickly, and economically
2. Referenced Documents
how well a facility is likely to meet the needs of one or another
2.1 ASTM Standards:
type of occupant group over time. The paragraphs are not for
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
measuring, knowing, or evaluating how an office facility is
E1334 Practice for Rating the Serviceability of a Building or
performing.
Building-Related Facility (Withdrawn 2013)
1.4 This classification can be used to estimate the level of
E1480 Terminology of Facility Management (Building-
serviceability of an existing facility. It can also be used to
Related)
estimate the serviceability of a facility that has been planned
E1679 Practice for Setting the Requirements for the Service-
but not yet built, such as one for which schematic or prelimi-
ability of a Building or Building-Related Facility, and for
nary drawings and outline specifications have been prepared.
Determining What Serviceability is Provided or Proposed
2.2 ASHRAE Standards:
ANSI/ASHRAE 52.1-1992 Gravimetric and Dust-Spot Pro-
This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
cedures for TestingAir-Cleaning Devices used in General
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.25
Ventilation for Removing Particulate Matter
on Whole Buildings and Facilities.
Current edition approved April 1, 2012. Published May 2012. Originally ANSI/ASHRAE 55-1992 Thermal Environmental Condi-
approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as E2320 – 04. DOI:
tions for Human Occupancy
10.1520/E2320-04R12.
Portions of this document are based on material originally prepared by the
International Centre For Facilities (ICF) and © 1993 by ICF and Minister of For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
PUBLIC Works and Government Services Canada. Their cooperation in the contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
development of this standard is acknowledged. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
TextinFigs.1–5isderivedfromDavis,etal., Serviceability Tools, Vol 2, Scales the ASTM website.
for Setting Occupant Requirement and Rating Buildings, International Centre for The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
Facilities, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 1993, 2003, and Davis, et al., Serviceability www.astm.org.
Tools, Vol 4, Requirement Scales for Offıce Buildings, and Vol 5, Rating Scales for Available from American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-
Offıce Buildings, International Centre for Facilities, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 1993, Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE), 1791 Tullie Circle, NE, Atlanta, GA
2003. 30329, http://www.ashrae.org.
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FIG. 1Scale A.4.1 for Temperature and Humidity
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FIG. 1Scale A.4.1 for Temperature and Humidity (continued)
ANSI/ASHRAE 62-2001 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor 3.1.1 facility—a physical setting used to serve a specific
Air Quality purpose.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—A facility may be within a building, a
3. Terminology
whole building, or a building with its site and surrounding
3.1 Definitions: environment; or it may be a construction that is not a building.
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FIG. 1Scale A.4.1 for Temperature and Humidity (continued)
The term encompasses both the physical object and its use. 3.2.3 contaminant—an unwanted airborne constituent that
E631 may reduce acceptability of the air. ASHRAE 62-2001
3.1.2 facility serviceability—the capability of a facility to
3.2.4 dust—an air suspension of particles (aerosol) of any
perform the function(s) for which it is designed, used, or
solid material, usually with particle size less than 100 mi-
required to be used.
crometres (µm). ASHRAE 62-1999
3.1.2.1 Discussion—The scope of this performance is of the
3.2.5 filter effıciency—percentage efficiency measured by
facility as a system, including its subsystems, components and
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 52.1-1992 Gravimetric and Dust-
materials and their interactions, such as acoustical,
Spot procedures for Testing Air-Cleaning Devised Used in
hydrothermal, air purity, and economic; and of the relative
General Ventilation for Removing Particulate Matter.
importance of each performance requirement. E631
3.2.6 flushing—running a building air conditioning system
3.1.3 offıce—a place, such as a room, suite, or building, in
with 100 % outdoor air, and n
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