ASTM E1692-95a(1999)
(Classification)Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Change and Churn by Occupants
Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Change and Churn by Occupants
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 to accommodate changes in working method, and frequent relocations of staff, and realignment of workstations.
1.2 Each pair of scales shown in Figs. 1 through 5, printed side by side on a page, are for classifying one topic of serviceability within that aspect of serviceability. Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale (see Figs. 1 through 5) summarizes one level of serviceability on that topic that occupants might require. The matching entry in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1 through 5) is a translation of the requirement into a description of certain features of a facility that, 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 through 5) 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, and 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 it 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 complementary to and compatible with Practice E1334. Each requires the other.
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An American National Standard
Designation: E 1692 – 95a (Reapproved 1999)
Standard Classification for
Serviceability of an Office Facility for Change and Churn by
1,2
Occupants
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 1692; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
1.1 This classification contains pairs of scales for classify- 2.1 ASTM Standards:
ing an aspect of the serviceability of an office facility, that is, E 631 Terminology of Building Constructions
the capability of an office facility to meet certain possible E 1334 Practice for Rating Serviceability of a Building or
requirements to accommodate changes in working method, and Building-Related Facility
frequent relocations of staff, and realignment of workstations. E 1679 Practice for Setting Requirements for Serviceability
1.2 Each pair of scales shown in Figs. 1-5, printed side by of a Building or Building-Related Facility
side on a page, are for classifying one topic of serviceability 2.2 ISO Documents:
within that aspect of serviceability. Each paragraph in an ISO 6240 International Standard, PerformancemStandards
Occupant Requirement Scale (see Figs. 1-5) summarizes one in Building—Contents and Presentation
level of serviceability on that topic that occupants might ISO/DIS 7162 Draft International Standard, Performance
require. The matching entry in the Facility Rating Scale (see) Standards in Building—Contents and Format of Standards
is a translation of the requirement into a description of certain for Evaluation of Performance
features of a facility that, taken in combination, indicate that ISO/DIS 7164 Draft International Standard, Performance
the facility is likely to meet that level of required serviceability. Standards in Building—Definitions and Means of Expres-
1.3 The entries in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-5) sion for the Performance of a Whole Building
are indicative and not comprehensive. They are for quick
3. Terminology
scanning, to estimate approximately, quickly, and economi-
3.1 Definitions—For standard definitions of additional
cally how well an office facility is likely to meet the needs of
terms applicable to this classification, see Terminology E 631.
one or another type of occupant group over time. The entries
are not for measuring, knowing, and evaluating how an office 3.1.1 facility, n—physical setting used to serve a specific
purpose.
facility is performing.
1.4 This classification can be used to estimate the level of 3.1.1.1 Discussion—A facility may be within a building, or
a whole building, or a building with its site and surrounding
serviceability of an existing facility. It can also be used to
estimate the serviceability of a facility that has been planned environment; or it may be a construction that is not a building.
The term encompasses both the physical object and its use.
but not yet built, such as one for which single-line drawings
and outline specifications have been prepared. (E 631)
3.1.2 facility serviceability—the capability of a facility to
1.5 This classification indicates what would cause a facility
to be rated at a certain level of serviceability, but it does not perform the function(s) for which it is designed, used, or
required to be used.
state how to conduct a serviceability rating or how to assign a
serviceability score. That information is found in Practice 3.1.2.1 Discussion—The scope of this performance is of the
facility as a system, including its subsystems, components, and
E 1334. The scales in this classification are complementary to
and compatible with Practice E 1334. Each requires the other. materials and their interactions, such as acoustical, hydrother-
mal, air purity, and economic; and of the relative importance of
each performance requirement. (E 631)
3.1.3 offıce—a place, such as a room, suite, or building, in
This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E-6 on
which business, clerical, or professional activities are con-
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.25
ducted. (E 631)
on Whole Buildings and Facilities.
Current edition approved March 15 and April 15, 1995. Published August 1995.
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E 1692
3.2 Descriptions of Terms Specific to This Standard: or facility for one topic of serviceability, and for comparing
3.2.1 churn rate—the rate at which changes in the layout or that level against the level of any other building or facility.
location of individual workstations occur in an organization,
4.2 This classification can be used for comparing how well
calculated as the number of occasions during the year in which
different buildings or facilities meet a particular requirement
the location at which an individual works is changed, or a
for serviceability. It is applicable despite differences such as
workstation was relocated, including realignments or moves
location, structure, mechanical systems, age, and building
within the building, and moves in or out of the facility, with the
shape.
total being divided by the total number of occupants at the end
4.3 This classification can be used to estimate the amount of
of the year a
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