ASTM E1679 : 13

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

Standard Details

1.1 This 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.

1.2 This 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.

1.3 This 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.

1.4 This 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.

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

1.6 This 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.

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

1.8 This 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

1.9 This 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.