ASTM E1679-95(2012)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Setting the Requirements for the Serviceability of a Building or Building-Related Facility
Standard Practice for Setting the Requirements for the Serviceability of a Building or Building-Related Facility
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This practice can be applied to the requirements for serviceability of many functional occupant groups, provided that an appropriate set of requirement classifications for each type has been established.
This practice can be used to ascertain the requirements of a group or organization at the time when the group (1) needs to ascertain the serviceability of the facility it occupies; (2) is contemplating a move and needs to assess the relative capability of several existing facilities to perform as required, before deciding to rent, lease, or buy; (3) needs to compare its requirements to the serviceability of a facility that is being planned, or is designed but is not yet built; (4) is planning to remodel or rehabilitate the space it occupies and needs to establish the required level of serviceability that the remodeled or rehabilitated facility will have to meet.
This practice is not affected by the complexity of the requirement for serviceability.
This practice can be used by any individual with sufficient organizational, functional, and technical knowledge to act as an informed facilitator. The individual charged with the task of leading the process of establishing the serviceability requirements of an occupant group or organization needs basic facilitation and interviewing skills.
This practice provides a means of setting typical required serviceability levels for any serviceability topic, and of comparing the required serviceability levels for one occupant group or organization against levels set by others.
This practice provides a means for organizations to set a profile of requirements for serviceability for each generic type of occupant group within that organization.
This practice enables an organization to compare an occupant's profile to a generic profile rapidly.
This practice provides a means for organizations to identify and validate exceptional needs of their occupants rapidly.
This practice provides a means of comparing the requirement ...
SCOPE
1.1 This practice is a definitive procedure for setting requirements for the serviceability of a building or building-related facility.
1.2 This practice is not intended to be used for regulatory purposes.
1.3 This practice can be used for setting the profile of serviceability requirements of an occupant group in an existing building or building-related facility or of a group planning to move and looking at new accommodations to rent, buy, or build.
1.4 This practice can be used for setting the profile of serviceability requirements of an owner, facility manager, lender, or other investor.
1.5 The process of creating or adapting a set of classifications for establishing the levels of serviceability required by an occupant group or organization is outside the scope of the practice.
1.6 This practice contains the following information, in the sections indicated:
Section Introduction1 Scope1 Referenced Documents2 Terminology3 Summary of Practice4 Significance and Use5 Procedure6 Keywords7 Example of a Pair of Serviceability Scales for One TopicAppendix X1 Example of Part of a Pair of Matching Profiles Presented as Bar ChartsAppendix X2 Example of Titles of Serviceability Aspects, Topics, and FeaturesAppendix X3 Example of a List of Common Generic Types of FunctionAppendix X4
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Designation: E1679 − 95(Reapproved 2012) An American National Standard
Standard Practice for
Setting the Requirements for the Serviceability of a Building
1,2
or Building-Related Facility
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1679; 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.
INTRODUCTION
Most organizations and work groups have only a few generic types of functions, such as general
purpose office functions, or office functions requiring special security provisions, receiving many
visitors, or having a mix of office and “dry” laboratory functions. For each type of function, facilities
arerequiredtohaveadifferentmixoffunctionalcapabilitiestosupporttheactivitiesofthosewhouse,
own, or manage that function.
This is a definitive procedure to (1) identify and record any variations from the generic profile of
requirements for a functional type of activity, and (2) present the profile of required serviceability
levels for a specific occupant group.
For each topic of serviceability, the user of this practice employs a classification scale called a
“requirement scale” to set the level of serviceability that is required. Each requirement scale contains
several descriptions of required serviceability for that topic, classified in a range from low to high, for
example, from Level 1 to Level 9.
Each such scale is used like a multiple choice questionnaire to select the required level of
serviceability. Overall required serviceability is displayed as a profile of required levels (that is, not
as a single number) and may be presented as a bar chart.
When comparing the requirement profile prepared by one organization with that by another
organization, it is essential that both use the same set of requirement scales. Organizations may use
an ASTM standard set of scales, they may create their own, or they may adapt ASTM standard
classification scales for specialized, internal application. The organization forgoes the possibility of
external comparison in the latter two cases.
1. Scope building or building-related facility or of a group planning to
move and looking at new accommodations to rent, buy, or
1.1 This practice is a definitive procedure for setting re-
build.
quirements for the serviceability of a building or building-
related facility.
1.4 This practice can be used for setting the profile of
serviceability requirements of an owner, facility manager,
1.2 This practice is not intended to be used for regulatory
lender, or other investor.
purposes.
1.3 This practice can be used for setting the profile of 1.5 The process of creating or adapting a set of classifica-
serviceability requirements of an occupant group in an existing tions for establishing the levels of serviceability required by an
occupant group or organization is outside the scope of the
practice.
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Perfor-
mance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.25 on
1.6 This practice contains the following information, in the
Whole Buildings and Facilities.
sections indicated:
Current edition approved April 1, 2012. Published May 2012. Originally
Section
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as E1679 – 95 (2005).
DOI: 10.1520/E1679-95R12.
Introduction 1
Portions of this document are based on material originally prepared by the
Scope 1
International Centre for Facilities (ICF) and copyright 1993 by ICF and Minister of
Referenced Documents 2
Public Works and Government Services Canada. Their cooperation in the develop-
Terminology 3
ment of this standard is acknowledged.
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The term encompasses both the physical object and its use.
Summary of Practice 4
Significance and Use 5
E631
Procedure 6
Keywords 7 3.1.8 facility performance, n—the behavior in service of a
Example of a Pair of Serviceability Scales for One Topic Appendix X1
facility for a specified use.
Example of Part of a Pair of Matching Profiles Presented as Appendix X2
3.1.8.1 Discussion—The scope of this performance is of the
Bar Charts
Example of Titles of Serviceability Aspects, Topics, and Appendix X3
facility as a system, including its subsystems, components, and
Features
materials and their interactions, such as acoustical,
Example of a List of Common Generic Types of Function Appendix X4
hydrothermal, air purity, and economic; and of the relative
2. Referenced Documents
importance of each performance requirement. E631
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.9 facility serviceability, n—the capability of a facility to
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions perform the function(s) for which it is designed, used, or
E632 Practice for Developing Accelerated Tests to Aid
required to be used. E631
Prediction of the Service Life of Building Components
3.1.10 facility serviceability profile, n—a graphic
and Materials
representation, usually as a bar chart, of the level of service-
E917 Practice for Measuring Life-Cycle Costs of Buildings
ability for each topic of serviceability.
and Building Systems
3.1.11 feature, n—of a facility, a physical element of a
E1334 Practice for Rating the Serviceability of a Building or
building, building component, building subsystem, unit of
Building-Related Facility
furnishing or equipment, or of a location, or of an aspect of
E1480 Terminology of Facility Management (Building-
design, arrangement, form, or color, which helps or hinders the
Related)
4 satisfaction of a requirement for serviceability.
2.2 ISO Documents:
3.1.11.1 Discussion—Afeature may be a physical feature or
ISO 6240 International Standard, Performance Standards in
design feature, or both. A particular sound absorbency in a
Building—Contents and Presentation
ceiling may be adequate in a carpeted space but may be
3. Terminology inadequate in a space with a hard floor covering.
3.1 Definitions: 3.1.12 functionality, adj—of a building, being suitable for a
3.1.1 Unless otherwise indicated, the term “building” is particular use or function. E1480
used in this practice to encompass building, building-related
3.1.13 knowledgeable person, n—an individual who has
facility, and proposed design for a building.The term “facility”
technical knowledge concerning the building or facility, for
is used to mean building-related facility.
example, about occupant requirements, building design, me-
3.1.2 Use of the singular in this practice does not exclude
chanical systems, operation, and maintenance.
the plural (and vice versa) when the sense allows.
3.1.13.1 Discussion—In larger facilities, the senior person
3.1.3 For standard definitions of additional terms applicable
who is at a facility full time to manage its operation is unlikely
to this practice, see Terminologies E631 and E1480.
to be an appropriate person to facilitate the setting of required
3.1.4 aspect, n—of serviceability, a broad component of
levelsofserviceabilitybytheoccupantbecauseofthatrole,but
serviceability, comprising several related topics of serviceabil-
he may be well qualified and appropriate to participate as a
ity.
knowledgeable person in the process of rating that facility.
3.1.4.1 Discussion—The serviceability of a building or
3.1.14 level, n—of serviceability, a number indicating the
building-related facility can be set on each topic for which a
relative serviceability of a building for one topic on a prede-
requirement scale has been prepared, but not for an aspect.
termined range, for example, a range from 1 to 9.
3.1.5 building, n—a shelter comprising a partially or totally
3.1.15 occupant, n—of a facility, a group, department,
enclosed space, erected by means of a planned process of
agency or corporation, or other organization, or a part thereof,
forming and combining materials. Compare with facility. E631
or an individual or individuals thereof, that is or will be
3.1.6 combination of features, n—of a facility, two or more
occupying space in a particular facility.
features that, when present together in a facility, affect a level
3.1.15.1 Discussion—Individuals who are authorized to be
of serviceability of that facility.
present only temporarily, or in special circumstances such as
3.1.7 facility, n—a physical setting used to serve a specific
those permitted to pass through during an emergency, are
purpose. Compare with building.
visitors.
3.1.7.1 Discussion—A facility may be within a building, or
3.1.16 offıce, n—a place, such as an open workspace, room,
a whole building, or a building with its site and surrounding
suite, or building, in which business, clerical, or professional
environment; or it may be a construction that is not a building.
activities are conducted.
3.1.17 rating process, n—the process of determining the
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
serviceability of a facility for a specified purpose. E1480
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
3.1.18 rating scale, n— for a topic of facility serviceability,
the ASTM website.
a set of descriptions of combinations of features, in which each
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serviceability on a scale from the lowest to the highest level flowchart for setting the levels of serviceability required by an
likely to be encountered. occupant group or organization.
3.1.19 requirement scale, n—for a topic of facility
4.2 The user of this practice may choose among the follow-
serviceability, a set of descriptions of requirements for service-
ing options for setting the levels of serviceability required:
ability in which each description has been selected to indicate
4.2.1 Use an ASTM standard set of classifications.
a specific level of serviceability on a scale from the lowest to
4.2.2 Create a new set of classifications or adapt an existing
the highest level likely to be encountered.
set of serviceability requirement scales, with rules for
adjustment, consistent with an organization’s own internal
3.1.20 serviceability—see facility serviceability.
standards.
3.1.21 topic, n—of serviceability, a part of the serviceability
NOTE 1—Serviceability requirement levels set with such internal
of a facility for which a paired set of requirements and rating
standards would not be directly comparable to requirements set using an
scales can be prepared.
ASTM standard classification.
3.1.21.1 Discussion—At any level of serviceability, a topic
4.2.3 Support the development of a new standard classifi-
can be expressed in two ways: a statement of a requirement in
cation through the ASTM voluntary consensus process.
the normal language of occupants or owners; and a statement
in technical performance language describing the combination
5. Significance and Use
of features that meet that requirement. Each statement is a
5.1 This practice can be applied to the requirements for
translation of the other. Taken together, several related topics
serviceability of many functional occupant groups, provided
typically comprise one aspect of serviceability.
that an appropriate set of requirement classifications for each
3.2 Descriptions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
type has been established.
3.2.1 generic requirements package, n—a set of statements
5.2 This practice can be used to ascertain the requirements
giving the typical requirements for serviceability of a building
of a group or organization at the time when the group (1) needs
or building-related facility, for one generic type of functions or
to ascertain the serviceability of the facility it occupies; (2)is
an occupant group or organization, together with information
contemplating a move and needs to assess the relative capa-
concerning such occupants’ typical functions and operations.
bility of several existing facilities to perform as required,
3.2.1.1 Discussion—The information is typically presented
before deciding to rent, lease, or buy; (3) needs to compare its
in the following ways: a text profile describing the typical
requirements to the serviceability of a facility that is being
occupant organization for this functional type of facility; a
planned, or is designed but is not yet built; (4) is planning to
profile of required levels of serviceability, illustrated as a set of
remodel or rehabilitate the space it occupies and needs to
bar charts; and a numeric profile of occupant space and
establish the required level of serviceability that the remodeled
quantity requirements.
or rehabilitated facility will have to meet.
3.2.2 numeric profile, n—an occupant’s space and quantity
5.3 This practice is not affected by the complexity of the
requirements, displayed in spreadsheet or table format.
requirement for serviceability.
4. Summary of Practice
5.4 This practice can be used by any individual with
4.1 This practice is summarized in Fig. 1, which provides a sufficient organizational, functional, and technical knowledge
FIG. 1 Flowchart for Setting a Profile of Serviceability Requirements (for a Building or Building-Related Facility)
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to act as an informed facilitator. The individual charged with 6.1.2 Alternatively, an occupant group may set its profile of
the task of leading the process of establishing the serviceability requirements without the intermediate step of setting organi-
requirements of an occupant group or organization needs basic zational levels of requirement.
facilitation and interviewing skills. 6.1.3 Obtain the generic requirements package for the
specific type of function.
5.5 This practice provides a means of setting typical re-
6.1.4 Use the generic set of requirements and bar chart
quired serviceability levels for any serviceability topic, and of
profile as the starting point in development of requirements for
comparing the required serviceability levels for one occupant
a specific organization.
group or organization against levels set by others.
6.1.5 Ascertain the extent to which data gathering will be
5.6 This practice provides a means for organizations to set a
needed to set any required variation from the generic require-
profile of requirements for serviceability for each generic type
ments and profile.
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