ASTM E1701-95(1999)

Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Manageability

SCOPE
1.1 This classification contains pairs of scales (see Figs. 1 through 8) 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 manageability.  
1.2 Within that aspect of serviceability, each pair of scales (see Figs. 1 through 8) are for classifying one topic of serviceability. Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale summarizes one level of serviceability on that topic, which occupants might require. The matching entry in the facility rating scale 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 8) 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 E1334. The scales in Figs. 1 through 8 are complimentary to and compatible with Practice E1334. 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 E1701-95(2005) - Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Manageability
• 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

Standards Content (Sample)

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An American National Standard
Designation: E 1701 – 95 (Reapproved 1999)
Standard Classification for
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Serviceability of an Office Facility for Manageability
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 1701; 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 Thisclassificationcontainspairsofscales(seeFigs.1-8) 2.1 ASTM Standards:
for classifying an aspect of the serviceability of an office E 631 Terminology of Building Constructions
facility, that is, the capability of an office facility to meet E 1334 Practice for Rating the Serviceability of a Building
certain possible requirements for manageability. or Building-Related Facility
1.2 Within that aspect of serviceability, each pair of scales E 1679 Practice for Rating Serviceability of a Building or
(see Figs. 1-8) are for classifying one topic of serviceability. Building-Related Facility
EachparagraphinanOccupantRequirementScalesummarizes 2.2 ISO Documents:
onelevelofserviceabilityonthattopic,whichoccupantsmight ISO 6240 International Standard, Performance Standards in
require. The matching entry in the facility rating scale is a Building—Contents and Presentation
translation of the requirement into a description of certain ISO/DIS 7162 Draft International Standard, Performance
features of a facility which, taken in combination, indicate that Standards in Building—Contents and Format of Standards
thefacilityislikelytomeetthatlevelofrequiredserviceability. for Evaluation of Performance
1.3 The entries in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-8) ISO/DIS 7164 Draft International Standard, Performance
are indicative and not comprehensive. They are for quick Standards in Building—Definitions and Means of Expres-
scanning, to estimate approximately, quickly, and economi- sion for the Performance of a Whole Building
cally, how well an office facility is likely to meet the needs of
3. Terminology
one or another type of occupant group, over time. The entries
3.1 Definitions:
are not for measuring, knowing, or evaluating how an office
facility is performing. 3.1.1 facility, n—a physical setting used to serve a specific
purpose.
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
serviceability of an existing facility. It can also be used to
estimate the serviceability of a facility that has been planned a whole building, or a building with its site and surrounding
environment; or it may be a construction that is not a building.
but not yet built, such as one for which single-line drawings
and outline specifications have been prepared. The term encompasses both the physical object and its use.
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 does not state perform the function(s) for which it is designed, used, or
required to be used.
how to conduct a serviceability rating nor 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 Figs. 1-8 are complimentary 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.
3.1.3 offıce—a place, such as a room, suite, or building, in
This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
which business, clerical, or professional activities are con-
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.25
ducted.
on Whole Buildings and Facilities.
Current edition approved April 15, 1995. Published August 1995.
Portions of this document are based on material originally prepared by the
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FIG. 1 Scale B.2.1 for Reliability of External Supply
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FIG. 1 Scale B.2.1 for Reliability of External Supply (continued)
3.1.4 For standard definitions of additional terms applicable for serviceability. It is applicable despite differences such
to this classification, as well as those in 3.1.1-3.1.3, see aslocation, structure, mechanical systems, age, and building
Terminology E 631.
shape.
4.3 This classification can be used to estimate the amount of
4. Significance and Use
variance of serviceability from target or from requirement, for
4.1 Each facility rating scale in this classification (see Figs.
a single office facility, or within a group of office facilities.
1-8) provides a means to estimate the level of serviceability of
4.4 Thisclassificationcanbeusedtoestimatethefollowing:
a building or facility for one topic of serviceability, and to
4.4.1 Serviceability of an existing facility for uses other
compare that level against the level of any other building or
than its present use.
facility.
4.2 This classification can be used for comparing how well 4.4.2 Serviceability (potential) of a facility that has been
different buildings or facilities meet a particular requirement planned but not yet built.
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FIG. 2 Scale B.2.2 for Anticipated Remaining Service Life
4.4.3 Serviceability (potential) of a facility for which a 5. Basis of Classification
remodeling has been planned.
5.1 The scales in Figs. 1-8 contain the basis for classifica-
4.5 Use of this classification does not result in building
tion.
evaluation or diagnosis. Building evaluation or diagnosis
5.2 Instructions for use of this classification are contained in
gener
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