Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Special Facilities and Technologies

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Each Facility Rating Scale in this classification provides a means for estimating the level of serviceability of a building or facility for one topic of serviceability, and for comparing 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: (1) serviceability of an existing facility for uses other than its present use; (2) the serviceability (potential) of a facility that has been planned but not yet built; and (3) the serviceability (potential) of a facility for which a remodelling has been planned.  
4.5 The use of this classification does not result in building evaluation or diagnosis. Building evaluation or diagnosis generally requires 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 covers 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 special facilities and technologies.  
1.2 Each pair of scales, shown in Figs. 1-4, is for classifying one topic of serviceability. Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale (DEMAND Scale see Figs. 1-4) summarizes one level of requirement for serviceability on which occupants might require. The matching paragraph in the Facility Rating Scale (SUPPLY Scale see Figs. 1-4) is an interpretation 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 Demand Scale A.13.1 for Group or Shared Conference Center  
FIG. 1 Supply Scale A.13.1 for Group or Shared Conference Center (continued)
FIG. 2 Demand Scale A.13.2 for Video Conferencing Provision  
FIG. 2 Supply Scale A.13.2 for Video Conferencing Provision (continued)
FIG. 3 Demand Scale A.13.3 for Simultaneous Interpretation  
FIG. 3 Supply Scale A.13.3 for Simultaneous Interpretation (continued)
FIG. 4 Demand Scale A.13.4 for Satellite and Microwave Links  
FIG. 4 Supply Scale A.13.4 for Satellite and Microwave Links (continued)
FIG. 5 Demand and Supply Scales A.13.5 for Telecommunications Center  
1.3 The entries in the Facility Rating Scale (See Figs. 1-4) 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 service...

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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:E1694 −22
Standard Classification for
Serviceability of an Office Facility for Special Facilities and
1,2
Technologies
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1694; 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* 1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
1.1 This classification covers pairs of scales for classifying
standard.
an aspect of the serviceability of an office facility, that is, the
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
capability of an office facility to meet certain possible require-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ments for special facilities and technologies.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
1.2 Each pair of scales, shown in Figs. 1-4, is for classifying
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
one topic of serviceability. Each paragraph in an Occupant
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Requirement Scale (DEMAND Scale see Figs. 1-4) summa-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
rizes one level of requirement for serviceability on which
occupants might require. The matching paragraph in the
2. Referenced Documents
Facility Rating Scale (SUPPLY Scale see Figs. 1-4)isan
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
interpretation of the requirement into a description of certain
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
features of a facility which, taken in combination, indicate that
E1663 Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility
thefacilityislikelytomeetthatlevelofrequiredserviceability.
for Typical Office Information Technology
1.3 The entries in the Facility Rating Scale (See Figs. 1-4)
E1679 Practice for Setting the Requirements for the Service-
are indicative and not comprehensive. They are for quick
ability of a Building or Building-Related Facility, and for
scanning, to estimate approximately, quickly, and
Determining What Serviceability is Provided or Proposed
economically, how well an office facility is likely to meet the
E1836/E1836M Practice for Building Floor Area Measure-
needs of one or another type of occupant group over time. The
ments for Facility Management
entries are not for measuring, knowing, and evaluating how an 4
2.2 ISO Documents:
office facility is performing.
ISO 6240 International Standard, Performance Standards in
1.4 This classification can be used to estimate the level of Building—Contents and Presentation
serviceability of an existing facility. It can also be used to
ISO/DIS 7162 Draft International Standard, Performance
estimate the serviceability of a facility that has been planned Standards in Building—Contents and Format of Standards
but not yet built, such as one for which single-line drawings
for Evaluation of Performance
and outline specifications have been prepared. ISO/DIS 7164 Draft International Standard, Performance
Standards in Building—Definitions and Means of Expres-
1.5 This classification indicates what would cause a facility
sion for the Performance of a Whole Building
to be rated at a certain level of serviceability, but it does not
state how to conduct a serviceability rating nor how to assign
3. Terminology
a serviceability score. That information is found in Practice
3.1 Definitions:
E1679. The scales in this classification are complementary to
3.1.1 For standard definitions of terms applicable to this
and compatible with Practice E1679. Each requires the other.
classification, see Terminology E631.
3.1.2 facility, n—a physical setting used to serve a specific
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This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
purpose. E631
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.25
on Whole Buildings and Facilities.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2022. Published December 2022. Originally
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approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as E1694 – 95a (2018). For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
DOI: 10.1520/E1694-22. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Portions of this document are based on material originally prepared by the Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
International Centre for Facilities (ICF) and © 1993 by ICF and Minister of Public the ASTM website.
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Works and Government Services Canada. Their cooper
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: E1694 − 95a (Reapproved 2018) E1694 − 22
Standard Classification for
Serviceability of an Office Facility for Special Facilities and
1,2
Technologies
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1694; 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 Scope*
1.1 This classification covers 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 special facilities and technologies.
1.2 Each pair of scales, shown in Figs. 1-46 printed side-by-side on a page, are , is for classifying one topic of serviceability within
that aspect of serviceability. Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale (see (DEMAND Scale see Figs. 1-64) summarizes
one level of requirement for serviceability on that topic that which occupants might require. The matching entryparagraph in the
Facility Rating Scale (See (SUPPLY Scale see Figs. 1-64) is a translationan interpretation of the requirement into a description of
certain features of a facility that,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. 1-64) 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 nor how to assign a serviceability score. That information is found in Practice E1334E1679. The
scales in this classification are complementary to and compatible with Practice E1334E1679. Each requires the other.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.7 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 March 1, 2018Oct. 1, 2022. Published April 2018December 2022. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 20122018 as
E1694 – 95a (2012).(2018). DOI: 10.1520/E1694-95AR18.10.1520/E1694-22.
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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.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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FIG. 61 Supply Scale A.13.6 for Telecommunications A.13.1 for Group or Shared Conference Center (continued)
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FIG. 2 Demand Scale A.13.2 for Video Teleconference FacilitiesConferencing Provision
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FIG. 2 Supply Scale A.13.2 for Video Conferencing Provision (continued)
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E1334E1663 Pr
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