ASTM E1671-95a(1999)

Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Cleanliness

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 cleanliness.  
1.2 Within that aspect of serviceability, each pair of scales, shown in Figs. 1 through 5, are for classifying one topic of serviceability. Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale (see Figs. 1 through 5) summarizes one level of serviceability on that topic, which 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 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 5) are indicative and not comprehensive. They are for quick scanning and rating a facility and not for evaluating or diagnosing it.  
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 E1671-95a(2005) - Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Cleanliness
• 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 1671 – 95a (Reapproved 1999)
Standard Classification for
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Serviceability of an Office Facility for Cleanliness
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 1671; 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 Building-Related Facility
E 1679 Practice for Setting Requirements for Serviceability
1.1 This classification contains pairs of scales for classify-
of a Building or Building-Related Facility
ing an aspect of the serviceability of an office facility, that is,
2.2 ISO Document:
the capability of an office facility to meet certain possible
ISO 6240 International Standard, Performance Standards in
requirements for cleanliness.
Building—Contents and Presentation
1.2 Within that aspect of serviceability, each pair of scales,
shown in Figs. 1-5, are for classifying one topic of serviceabil-
3. Terminology
ity. Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale (see
3.1 Definitions
Figs. 1-5) summarizes one level of serviceability on that topic,
3.1.1 facility—a physical setting used to serve a specific
which occupants might require. The matching entry in the
purpose.
Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-5) is a translation of the
3.1.1.1 Discussion—A facility may be within a building, a
requirement into a description of certain features of a facility
whole building, or a building with its site and surrounding
which, taken in combination, indicate that the facility is likely
environment; or it may be a construction that is not a building.
to meet that level of required serviceability.
The term encompasses both the physical object and its use (see
1.3 The entries in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-5)
Terminology E 631).
are indicative and not comprehensive. They are for quick
3.1.2 facility serviceability—the capability of a facility to
scanning and rating a facility and not for evaluating or
perform the function(s) for which it is designed, used, or
diagnosing it.
required to be used.
1.4 This classification can be used to estimate the level of
3.1.2.1 Discussion—The scope of this performance is of the
serviceability of an existing facility. It can also be used to
facility as a system, including its subsystems, components and
estimate the serviceability of a facility that has been planned
materials and their interactions, such as acoustical, hydrother-
but not yet built, such as one for which single-line drawings
mal, air purity, and economic; and of the relative importance of
and outline specifications have been prepared.
each performance requirement (see Terminology E 631).
1.5 This classification indicates what would cause a facility
3.1.3 offıce—a place, such as a room, suite, or building, in
to be rated at a certain level of serviceability but does not state
which business, clerical or professional activities are con-
how to conduct a serviceability rating nor how to assign a
ducted (see Terminology E 631).
serviceability score. That information is found in Practice
3.1.4 For standard definitions of additional terms applicable
E 1334. The scales in this classification are complimentary to
to this classification, see Terminology E 631.
and compatible with Practice E 1334. Each requires the other.
4. Significance and Use
2. Referenced Documents
4.1 Each Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-5) in this
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3 classification provides a means to estimate the level of service-
E 631 Terminology of Building Constructions
ability of a building or facility for one topic of serviceability
E 1334 Practice for Rating Serviceability of a Building or
andtocomparethatlevelagainstthelevelofanyotherbuilding
or facility.
4.2 This classification can be used for comparing how well
This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E-6 on
different buildings or facilities meet a particular requirement
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.25
for serviceability. It is applicable despite differences such as
on Whole Buildings and Facilities.
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