1. 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:
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E632 Practice for Developing Accelerated Tests to Aid Prediction of the Service Life of Building Components and Materials
E917 Practice for Measuring Life-Cycle Costs of Buildings and Building Systems
E1334 Practice for Rating Serviceability of a Building or Building-Related Facility
E1480 Terminology of Facility Management (Building Related)
ISO Documents
ISO6240 International Standard, Performance Standards in Building--Contents and Presentation
Index Terms
building; facility; facility occupants; function; generic requirements; package; office; performance; rating; rating scale; requirements; serviceability; use;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 91.040.20 (Buildings for commerce and industry)
DOI: 10.1520/E1679-95R05
ASTM International is a member of CrossRef.
Citing ASTM Standards
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