ASTM E2320-04(2018)
(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. 1-5,3 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.
FIG. 1 Scale A.4.1 for Temperature and Humidity
FIG. 1 Scale A.4.1 for Temperature and Humidity (continued)
FIG. 1 Scale A.4.1 for Temperature and Humidity (continued)
FIG. 2 Scale A.4.2 for Indoor Air Quality Conditions
FIG. 2 Scale A.4.2 for Indoor Air Quality Conditions (continued)
FIG. 3 Scale A.4.3 for Ventilation (Air Supply)
FIG. 3 Scale A.4.3 for Ventilation (Air Supply) (continued)
FIG. 3 Scale A.4.3 for Ventilation (Air Supply) (continued)
FIG. 4 Scale A.4.4 for Local Adjustments by Occupants
FIG. 4 Scale A.4.4 for Local Adjustments by Occupants (continued)
FIG. 5 Scale A.4.5 for Ventilation with Openable Windows
FIG. 5 Scale A.4.5 for Ventilation with Openable Windows (continued)
FIG. 5 Scale A.4.5 for Ventilation with Openable Windows (continued)
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 fo...
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Designation:E2320 −04 (Reapproved 2018) 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)
is a translation of the requirement into a description of certain 1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
features of a facility which, taken in combination, indicate that standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
thefacilityislikelytomeetthatlevelofrequiredserviceability. conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for informa-
tion only and are not considered standard.
1.3 The paragraphs in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs.
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the
1-5) are indicative and not comprehensive. They are for quick
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
scanning to estimate approximately, quickly, and economically
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
how well a facility is likely to meet the needs of one or another
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
type of occupant group over time. The paragraphs are not for
mine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.
measuring, knowing, or evaluating how an office facility is
1.9 This international standard was developed in accor-
performing.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.4 This classification can be used to estimate the level of
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
serviceability of an existing facility. It can also be used to
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
estimate the serviceability of a facility that has been planned
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
but not yet built, such as one for which schematic or prelimi-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
nary drawings and outline specifications have been prepared.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.25
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
on Whole Buildings and Facilities.
E1334 Practice for Rating the Serviceability of a Building or
Current edition approved March 1, 2018. Published March 2018. Originally
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Building-Related Facility (Withdrawn 2013)
approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as E2320 – 04 (2012).
DOI: 10.1520/E2320-04R18. E1480 Terminology of Facility Management (Building-
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Portions of this document are based on material originally prepared by the
Related)
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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TextinFigs.1–5isderivedfromDavis,etal., Serviceability Tools, Vol 2, Scales For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
for Setting Occupant Requirement and Rating Buildings, International Centre for contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of AST
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of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: E2320 − 04 (Reapproved 2012) E2320 − 04 (Reapproved 2018)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, 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 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 values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions
to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.8 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.
1.9 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.
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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, 2012March 1, 2018. Published May 2012March 2018. Originally approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 20042012 as
E2320 – 04.E2320 – 04 (2012). DOI: 10.1520/E2320-04R12.10.1520/E2320-04R18.
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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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Text in Figs. 1–5 is derived from Davis, et al., Serviceability Tools, Vol 2, Scales for Setting Occupant Requirement and Rating Buildings, International Centre for
Facili
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