ASTM E1693-95(2005)
(Classification)Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Protection of Occupant Assets
Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Protection of Occupant Assets
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
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.
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.
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.
This classification can be used to estimate the following: (1) the 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 remodeling has been planned.
The 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.
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.)
This classification is not intended for, and is not suitable for, use for regulatory purposes, nor for fire hazard assessment or fire risk assessment.
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 protect occupant assets.
1.2 Each pair of scales, shown in Figs. 2 through 9, 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. 2 through 9) summarizes one level of serviceability on that topic that occupants might require. The matching entry in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 2 through 9) 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. 2 through 9) are indicative and not comprehensive. They are for quick scanning, to estimate approximately, rapidly, 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 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: E1693 – 95 (Reapproved 2005)
Standard Classification for
Serviceability of an Office Facility for Protection of
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Occupant Assets
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1693; 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 2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This classification covers pairs of scales for classifying
an aspect of the serviceability of an office facility, that is, the E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
capability of an office facility to meet certain possible require- E1334 Practice for Rating the Serviceability of a Building
ments to protect occupant assets. or Building-Related Facility
1.2 Each pair of scales, shown in Figs. 1-8, printed side by E1679 Practice for Setting the Requirements for the Ser-
side on a page, are for classifying one topic of serviceability viceability of a Building or Building-Related Facility
within that aspect of serviceability. Each paragraph in an 2.2 ISO Documents.
Occupant Requirement Scale (see Figs. 1-8) summarizes one ISO 6240 International Standard, Performance Standards in
level of serviceability on that topic that occupants might Building—Contents and Presentation
require. The matching entry in the Facility Rating Scale (see ISO/DIS 7162 Draft International Standard, Performance
Figs. 1-8) is a translation of the requirement into a description Standards in Building—Contents and Format of Standards
of certain features of a facility that, taken in combination, for Evaluation of Performance
indicate that the facility is likely to meet that level of required ISO/DIS 7164 Draft International Standard, Performance
serviceability. Standards in Building—Definitions and Means of Expres-
1.3 The entries in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-8) sion for the Performance of a Whole Building
are indicative and not comprehensive. They are for quick
3. Terminology
scanning, to estimate approximately, rapidly, and economi-
3.1 Definitions: For standard definitions of terms applicable
cally, how well an office facility is likely to meet the needs of
one or another type of occupant group over time. The entries to this classification, see Terminology E631.
3.1.1 facility, n—a physical setting used to serve a specific
are not for measuring, knowing, and evaluating how an office
purpose. (E631)
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. 3.1.2 facility serviceability—the capability of a facility to
perform the function(s) for which it is designed, used, or
1.5 This classification indicates what would cause a facility
to be rated at a certain level of serviceability, but it does not required to be used. (E631)
3.1.2.1 Discussion—The scope of this performance is of the
state how to conduct a serviceability rating nor how to assign
a serviceability score. That information is found in Practice facility as a system, including its subsystems, components, and
materials and their interactions, such as acoustical, hydrother-
E1334. The scales in this classification are complementary to
and compatible with Practice E1334. Each requires the other. 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
which business, clerical, or professional activities are con-
This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
ducted. (E631)
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.25
on Whole Buildings and Facilities.
Current edition approved May 1, 2005. Published May 2005. Originally
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E1693 – 95 (2005)
FIG. 1 Scale A.8.1 for Control of Access from Building Public Zone to Occupant Reception Zone
E1693 – 95 (2005)
FIG. 1 Scale A.8.1 for Control of Access from Building Public Zone to Occupant Reception Zone (continued)
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 3.2.2.1 detection—devices and methods such as guards,
3.2.1 hours of operation: alarmsandaccesscontrol,andmonitoringsystems,designedto
3.2.1.1 active hours—the time during which a facility is indicate, and possibly verify, attempted or actual unauthorized
normally fully occupied and operational. access.
3.2.1.2 normal working hours—the time during the day 3.2.2.2 protection—physical and psychological barriers that
when staff are normally at work, starting with the normal will delay or deter someone attempting unauthorized access.
arrival in the morning of the first staff and ending with the 3.2.2.3 response—reactions to attempted or actual unautho-
normal departure time of the last staff. This excludes the time rized access, such as the involvement of a guard or police
of an evening or night shift, the time when staff are working forces,damageassessments,andremedialmeasurestoforestall
later than normal, weekends, an
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