ASTM E1669-95a(2018)

Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Location, Access and Wayfinding<rangeref></rangeref >

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.  
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 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 locating the building and finding the way inside the building.  
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.14.1 for Public Transportation (Urban Sites)  
FIG. 2 Scale A.14.2 for Staff Visits to Other Offices  
FIG. 3 Scale A.14.3 for Vehicular Entry and Parking  
FIG. 3 Scale A.14.3 for Vehicular Entry and Parking  (continued)  
FIG. 4 Scale A.14.4 for Wayfinding to Building and Lobby  
FIG. 4 Scale A.14.4 for Wayfinding to Building and Lobby (continued)  
FIG. 5 Scale A.14.5 for Capacity of Internal Movement Systems  
FIG. 5 Scale A.14.5 for Capacity of Internal Movement Systems  (continued)  
FIG. 6 Scale A.14.6 for Public Circulation and Wayfinding in Building  
FIG. 6 Scale A.14.6 for Public Circulation and Wayfinding in Building (continued)  
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 classificatio...

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 28-Feb-2018
• ICS: 35.260 - Office machines
• Technical Committee: E06 - Performance of Buildings
• Drafting Committee: E06.25 - Whole Buildings and Facilities

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E1669-95a(2012) - Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Location, Access and Wayfinding
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2018
• Refers: ASTM E631-15 - Standard Terminology of Building Constructions
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2015
• Refers: ASTM E631-14 - Standard Terminology of Building Constructions
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2014
• Refers: ASTM E1679-13 - Standard Practice for Setting the Requirements for the Serviceability of a Building or Building-Related Facility, and for Determining What Serviceability is Provided or Proposed
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2013
• Refers: ASTM E2334-09(2013) - Standard Practice for Setting an Upper Confidence Bound For a Fraction or Number of Non-Conforming items, or a Rate of Occurrence for Non-conformities, Using Attribute Data, When There is a Zero Response in the Sample
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2013
• Refers: ASTM E2334-09(2013)e1 - Standard Practice for Setting an Upper Confidence Bound For a Fraction or Number of Non-Conforming items, or a Rate of Occurrence for Non-conformities, Using Attribute Data, When There is a Zero Response in the Sample
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2013
• Refers: ASTM E2334-09(2013)e2 - Standard Practice for Setting an Upper Confidence Bound For a Fraction or Number of Non-Conforming items, or a Rate of Occurrence for Non-conformities, Using Attribute Data, When There is a Zero Response in the Sample
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2013
• Refers: ASTM E1679-95(2012) - Standard Practice for Setting the Requirements for the Serviceability of a Building or Building-Related Facility
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2012
• Refers: ASTM E2334-09 - Standard Practice for Setting an Upper Confidence Bound For a Fraction or Number of Non-Conforming items, or a Rate of Occurrence for Non-conformities, Using Attribute Data, When There is a Zero Response in the Sample
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2009
• Refers: ASTM E2334-08 - Standard Practice for Setting an Upper Confidence Bound For a Fraction or Number of Non-Conforming items, or a Rate of Occurrence for Non-conformities, Using Attribute Data, When There is a Zero Response in the Sample
• Effective Date: 15-Oct-2008
• Refers: ASTM E631-06 - Standard Terminology of Building Constructions
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2006
• Refers: ASTM E1679-95(2005) - Standard Practice for Setting the Requirements for the Serviceability of a Building or Building-Related Facility
• Effective Date: 01-May-2005
• Refers: ASTM E2334-03e1 - Standard Practice for Setting an Upper Confidence Bound For a Fraction or Number of Non-Conforming items, or a Rate of Occurrence for Non-conformities, Using Attribute Data, When There is a Zero Response in the Sample
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2003
• Refers: ASTM E2334-03 - Standard Practice for Setting an Upper Confidence Bound For a Fraction or Number of Non-Conforming items, or a Rate of Occurrence for Non-conformities, Using Attribute Data, When There is a Zero Response in the Sample
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2003
• Refers: ASTM E631-93a(1998)e1 - Standard Terminology of Building Constructions
• Effective Date: 28-Jul-2000

Overview

ASTM E1669-95a(2018): Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Location, Access and Wayfinding provides a systematic approach to classifying how well office facilities support building occupants and visitors in finding, accessing, and navigating office buildings. Issued by ASTM International, this standard is essential for evaluating and comparing office buildings regardless of their age, location, or design. It introduces a set of rating scales focused on key service topics like public transportation access, vehicular entry and parking, wayfinding, and movement within the building.

By applying ASTM E1669-95a(2018), facility managers, architects, designers, and building evaluators can estimate the serviceability of an office facility-both existing and planned-when it comes to the ease of location, accessibility, and efficient wayfinding.

Key Topics

This standard addresses serviceability in office facilities through pairs of scales, each focusing on a specific aspect of location, access, and wayfinding. Major topics include:

• Public Transportation (Urban Sites): Evaluates how easily occupants and visitors can reach the facility using public transit.
• Staff Visits to Other Offices: Assesses the convenience for employees needing to move between different facilities.
• Vehicular Entry and Parking: Classifies the adequacy and efficiency of the facility’s vehicular access and parking provisions.
• Wayfinding to Building and Lobby: Measures the clarity and effectiveness of guidance from site entry to the building and its main lobby.
• Capacity of Internal Movement Systems: Examines the adequacy of features such as elevators, escalators, and corridors in handling occupant flow.
• Public Circulation and Wayfinding in Building: Assesses how well occupants can navigate public areas within the office facility.

Each serviceability topic includes scale pairs that compare occupant requirements with facility features, facilitating quick and economical comparisons.

Applications

ASTM E1669-95a(2018) is a versatile tool for various professionals involved in office facility planning, management, and assessment. Typical applications include:

• Comparative Assessment: Compare how different office buildings meet location, access, and wayfinding requirements, regardless of physical differences.
• Design Review: Evaluate planned or remodeled office facilities for their anticipated serviceability in wayfinding and access, using outline specifications or design drawings.
• Operational Improvement: Identify areas in existing buildings where serviceability may fall below occupant requirements, supporting facility upgrades or renovations.
• Occupant Experience: Estimate how well a facility will serve diverse groups, improving user satisfaction and accessibility.
• Portfolio Analysis: Support decision-making for real estate professionals managing multiple office facilities.

It is important to note that this standard is not intended for regulatory purposes, fire hazard or risk assessment, and does not replace expert building evaluations.

Related Standards

ASTM E1669-95a(2018) is complemented by several related standards and terminology references, enhancing its applicability in facility serviceability assessment. Key related standards include:

• ASTM E2334: Practice for setting an upper confidence bound for non-conforming items, useful for performance measurement.
• ASTM E1679: Guidance on setting serviceability requirements for buildings and evaluating compliance.
• ASTM E631: Standard terminology for building constructions, providing definitions used in this and related standards.
• ISO 6240: International standard on performance standards in building, relevant for global harmonization of facility serviceability metrics.

This classification supports international best practices and aligns with the guidelines from the World Trade Organization’s Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Keywords: office facility serviceability, wayfinding, building location, access, office performance, facility evaluation, ASTM E1669, office building standards, facility rating scale, public transportation access, internal movement systems, office circulation.

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:E1669 −95a (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Classification for
Serviceability of an Office Facility for Location, Access and
1,2
Wayfinding
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1669; 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 E2334. The scales in this classification are complimentary to
and compatible with Practice E2334. Each requires the other.
1.1 This classification contains pairs of scales for classify-
ing an aspect of the serviceability of an office facility, that is, 1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
the capability of an office facility to meet certain possible standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
requirements for locating the building and finding the way standard.
inside the building.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.2 Within that aspect of serviceability, each pair of scales,
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
shown in Figs. 1-6, are for classifying one topic of serviceabil-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
ity. Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale (see
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Figs. 1-6) summarizes one level of serviceability on that topic,
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
which occupants might require. The matching entry in the
Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-6) is a translation of the
2. Referenced Documents
requirement into a description of certain features of a facility
which, taken in combination, indicate that the facility is likely
2.1 ASTM Standards:
to meet that level of required serviceability.
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E2334 Practice for Setting an Upper Confidence Bound for a
1.3 The entries in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-6)
Fraction or Number of Non-Conforming items, or a Rate
are indicative and not comprehensive. They are for quick
of Occurrence for Non-Conformities, Using Attribute
scanningtoestimateapproximately,quickly,andeconomically,
Data, When There is a Zero Response in the Sample
how well an office facility is likely to meet the needs of one or
E1679 Practice for Setting the Requirements for the Service-
another type of occupant group over time. The entries are not
for measuring, knowing, or evaluating how an office facility is ability of a Building or Building-Related Facility, and for
Determining What Serviceability is Provided or Proposed
performing.
2.2 ISO Document:
1.4 This classification can be used to estimate the level of
ISO 6240 International Standard, Performance Standards in
serviceability of an existing facility. It can also be used to
Building—Contents and Presentation
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. 3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
1.5 This classification indicates what would cause a facility
to be rated at a certain level of serviceability but does not state 3.1.1 facility—a physical setting used to serve a specific
purpose. E631
how to conduct a serviceability rating nor how to assign a
serviceability score. That information is found in Practice 3.1.1.1 Discussion—A facility may be within a building, a
whole building, or a building with its site and surrounding
environment; or it may be a construction that is not a building.
1 The term encompasses both the physical object and its use.
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, 2018. Published March 2018. Originally
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as E1669 – 95a (2012). For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
DOI: 10.1520/E1669-95AR18. contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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FIG. 1Scale A.14.1 for Public Transportation (Urban Sites)
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FIG. 2Scale A.14.2 for Staff Visits to Other Offices
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FIG. 3Scale A.14.3 for Vehicular Entry and Parking
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FIG. 3Scale A.14.3 for Vehicular Entry and Park
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