ASTM E1669-95a(1999)

Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Location, Access and Wayfinding

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 through 6, are for classifying one topic of serviceability. Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale (see Figs. 1 through 6) summarizes one level of serviceability on that topic, which occupants might require. The matching entry in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1 through 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.  
1.3 The entries in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1 through 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 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 E 1334. The scales in this classification are complimentary to and compatible with Practice E 1334. Each requires the other.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Oct-1999
• ICS: 35.260 - Office machines
• Technical Committee: E06 - Performance of Buildings
• Drafting Committee: E06.25 - Whole Buildings and Facilities

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM E1669-95a(2005) - Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Location, Access and Wayfinding
• Effective Date: 01-May-2005
• 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: 10-Oct-1999
• Referred By: ASTM E1700-16 - Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Structure and Building Envelope<rangeref></rangeref >
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-1999

Standards Content (Sample)

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An American National Standard
Designation: E 1669 – 95a (Reapproved 1999)
Standard Classification for
Serviceability of an Office Facility for Location, Access and
,
1 2
Wayfinding
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 1669; 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 2334 Practice for Rating Serviceability of a Building or
requirements for locating the building and finding the way Building-Related Facility
inside the building. E 1679 Practice for Setting Requirements for Serviceability
1.2 Within that aspect of serviceability, each pair of scales, of a Building or Building-Related Facility
shown in Figs. 1-6, are for classifying one topic of serviceabil- 2.2 ISO Document:
ity. Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale (see ISO 6240 International Standard, Performance Standards in
Figs. 1-6) summarizes one level of serviceability on that topic, Building—Contents and Presentation
which occupants might require. The matching entry in the
3. Terminology
Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-6) is a translation of the
3.1 Definitions
requirement into a description of certain features of a facility
which, taken in combination, indicate that the facility is likely 3.1.1 facility—a physical setting used to serve a specific
purpose.
to meet that level of required serviceability.
1.3 The entries in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-6) 3.1.1.1 Discussion—A facility may be within a building, a
whole building, or a building with its site and surrounding
are indicative and not comprehensive. They are for quick
scanningtoestimateapproximately,quickly,andeconomically, environment; or it may be a construction that is not a building.
The term encompasses both the physical object and its use (see
how well an office facility is likely to meet the needs of one or
Terminology E 631).
another type of occupant group over time. The entries are not
for measuring, knowing, or evaluating how an office facility is 3.1.2 facility serviceability—the capability of a facility to
perform the function(s) for which it is designed, used, or
performing.
1.4 This classification can be used to estimate the level of required to be used.
3.1.2.1 Discussion—The scope of this performance is of the
serviceability of an existing facility. It can also be used to
estimate the serviceability of a facility that has been planned facility as a system, including its subsystems, components and
materials and their interactions, such as acoustical, hydrother-
but not yet built, such as one for which single-line drawings
and outline specifications have been prepared. mal, air purity, and economic; and of the relative importance of
each performance requirement (see Terminology E 631).
1.5 This classification indicates what would cause a facility
to be rated at a certain level of serviceability but does not state 3.1.3 offıce—a place, such as a room, suite, or building, in
which business, clerical or professional activities are con-
how to conduct a serviceability rating nor how to assign a
serviceability score. That information is found in Practice ducted (see Terminology E 631).
3.1.4 For standard definitions of additional terms applicable
E 1334. The scales in this classification are complimentary to
and compatible with Practice E 1334. Each requires the other. to this classification, see Terminology E 631.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 transit—bus or other scheduled public transportation.
This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E-6 on
3.2.2 walking distance—the distance that most staff would
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.25
consider reasonable to walk to or from a public transit stop or
on Whole Buildings and Facilities.
shops, which is 500 m. This assumes a climate that provides
Current edition approved April 15, 1995. Published July 1995. Originally
published as E 1669 – 95. Last previous edition E 1669 – 95.
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