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  • ASTM E 1679 : 2013

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    Standard Practice for Setting the Requirements for the Serviceability of a Building or Building-Related Facility, and for Determining What Serviceability is Provided or Proposed

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  25-08-2023

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-10-2013

    Publisher:  American Society for Testing and Materials

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    1.1This practice provides a definitive procedure for setting the level of requirements of the users (functionality) for the functional capability of a building or building-related facility.

    1.2This practice provides a definitive procedure for rating the level of functional capability (serviceability) provided by an existing building or building-related facility, or to be provided according to the design for one.

    1.3This practice provides a definitive procedure for creating or adapting a set of classifications for establishing the levels of functionality required of or the level of capability provided by a building or building-related facility.

    1.4This practice can be used for setting the profile of 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, and it can be used to assess the suitability of their present facilities.

    1.5This practice can be used for setting the profile of requirements of an owner, facility manager, lender, or other investor.

    1.6This practice does not specify what would cause a building to be rated at a given level. That information is found in classifications for specific topics of serviceability that contain a set of rating scales.

    1.7This practice is not intended to be used for regulatory purposes.

    1.8This practice contains the following information, in the sections indicated:

    Section

    Introduction

    1

    Scope

    1

    Referenced Documents

    2

    Terminology

    3

    Significance and Use

    4

    Essence of the Approach

    5

    Procedure for Setting the Profile of Required Functionality

    6

    Procedure for Setting the Profile of Functional Capability for a Building or for Building-Related Facilities

    7

    Rating the Plans or Proposals for a New Building or for a Remodel or Rehabilitation Project

    8

    Keywords

    9

    Rules for Setting Levels in a Scale

    Annex A1

    Examples of Scales

    Appendix X1

    Steps for Setting the Functional Requirement Profile

    Appendix X2

    Steps for Setting the Facility Rating Profile

    Appendix X3

    Examples of Bar-Chart Profiles

    Appendix X4

    Example of Titles of Aspects, Topics and Features

    Appendix X5

    List of Common Types of Function

    Appendix X6


    1.9This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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    Committee E 06
    Document Type Standard Practice
    Publisher American Society for Testing and Materials
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
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    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    ASTM E 1668 : 1995 : REV A : R2018 Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Amenities to Attract and Retain Staff
    ASTM E 1664 : 2019 Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Layout and Building Factors
    ASTM E 1667 : 1995 : REV A : R2018 Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Image to the Public and Occupants
    ASTM E 1669 : 1995 : REV A : R2018 Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Location, Access and Wayfinding
    ASTM E 1765 : 2016 Standard Practice for Applying Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) to Multiattribute Decision Analysis of Investments Related to Projects, Products, and Processes
    ASTM E 1666 : 1995 : REV A : R2018 Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Work Outside Normal Hours or Conditions
    ASTM E 1662 : 1995 : REV A : R2018 Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Sound and Visual Environment
    ASTM E 1692 : 1995 : REV A : R2018 Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Change and Churn by Occupants
    ASTM E 2320 : 2004 : R2018 Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Thermal Environment and Indoor Air Conditions
    ASTM E 1700 : 2016 Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Structure and Building Envelope
    ASTM E 631 : 2015 Standard Terminology of Building Constructions
    ASTM E 1665 : 1995 : REV A : R2018 Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Facility Protection
    ASTM E 1671 : 1995 : REV A : R2018 Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Cleanliness
    ASTM E 1670 : 1995 : REV A : R2018 Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Management of Operations and Maintenance
    ASTM E 1693 : 1995 : R2018 Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Protection of Occupant Assets
    ASTM E 1661 : 1995 : REV A : R2018 Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Meetings and Group Effectiveness
    ASTM E 1660 : 1995 : REV A : R2018 Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Support for Office Work
    ASTM E 1694 : 1995 : REV A : R2018 Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Special Facilities and Technologies
    ASTM E 1701 : 1995 : R2018 Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Manageability

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    ASTM E 1480 : 1992 : R2013 Standard Terminology of Facility Management (Building-Related)
    ASTM E 1480 : 1992 : R2004 Standard Terminology of Facility Management (Building-Related)
    ASTM E 1480 : 1992 : R1998 : EDT 1 Standard Terminology of Facility Management (Building-Related)
    ASTM E 1334 : 1995 : R2005 Standard Practice for Rating the Serviceability of a Building or Building-Related Facility
    ASTM E 1334 : 1995 : R1999 Standard Practice for Rating the Serviceability of a Building or Building-Related Facility
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