ASTM E1671-95a(2018)
(Classification)Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Cleanliness
Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Cleanliness
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Each Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-5) in this classification provides a means to estimate the level of serviceability of a building or facility for one topic of serviceability and to compare that level against the level of any other building or facility.
4.2 This classification can be used for comparing how well different buildings or facilities meet a particular requirement for serviceability. It is applicable despite differences such as location, structure, mechanical systems, age, and building shape.
4.3 This classification can be used to estimate the following:
4.3.1 Serviceability of an existing facility for uses other than its present use.
4.3.2 Serviceability (potential) of a facility that has been planned but not yet built.
4.3.3 Serviceability (potential) of a facility for which remodeling has been planned.
4.4 Use of this classification does not result in building evaluation or diagnosis. Building evaluation or diagnosis generally requires a special expertise in building engineering or technology and the use of instruments, tools, or measurements.
4.5 This classification applies only to facilities that are building constructions, or parts thereof. (While this classification may be useful in rating the serviceability of facilities that are not building constructions, such facilities are outside the scope of this classification.)
4.6 This classification is not intended for, and is not suitable for, use for regulatory purposes nor for fire hazard assessment nor for fire risk assessment.
SCOPE
1.1 This classification covers 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. 1-5, are for classifying one topic of serviceability. Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale (see Figs. 1-5) summarizes one level of serviceability on that topic, which occupants might require. The matching entry in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-5) 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.
FIG. 1 Scale B.4.1 for Exterior and Public Areas
FIG. 1 Scale B.4.1 for Exterior and Public Areas (continued)
FIG. 2 Scale B.4.2 for Office Areas (Interior)
FIG. 3 Scale B.4.3 for Toilets and Washrooms
FIG. 4 Scale B.4.4 for Special Cleaning
FIG. 5 Scale B.4.5 for Waste Disposal for Building
FIG. 5 Scale B.4.5 for Waste Disposal for Building (continued)
1.3 The entries in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-5) 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 E1334. The scales in this classification are complimentary to and compatible with Practice E1334. Each requires the other.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 28-Feb-2018
- Technical Committee
- E06 - Performance of Buildings
- Drafting Committee
- E06.25 - Whole Buildings and Facilities
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2018
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2014
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2013
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2012
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2006
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2005
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2005
- Effective Date
- 28-Jul-2000
- Effective Date
- 10-Oct-1999
- Effective Date
- 10-Oct-1999
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2018
Overview
ASTM E1671-95a(2018), titled Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Cleanliness, is an internationally recognized standard developed by ASTM. This classification provides structured scales for estimating and comparing the cleanliness-related serviceability of office facilities. Its primary aim is to offer a consistent approach for rating office buildings based on how well they fulfill specific occupant requirements for cleanliness across key facility areas.
This standard enables facility managers, building owners, designers, and other stakeholders to objectively assess, compare, and communicate the cleanliness serviceability levels of office environments, regardless of differences in location, age, structure, or mechanical systems.
Key Topics
ASTM E1671-95a(2018) focuses on rating the serviceability of office buildings for cleanliness using pairs of scales for various facility topics:
- Exterior and Public Areas: Rating the cleanliness and maintenance of outside environments and shared spaces in office facilities.
- Office Areas (Interior): Assessing the cleanliness of interiors where business, clerical, or professional activities occur.
- Toilets and Washrooms: Evaluating sanitation and hygiene levels in restrooms within office buildings.
- Special Cleaning: Measuring standards for areas requiring specific cleaning routines or protocols.
- Waste Disposal: Classifying capabilities for the effective removal and management of office waste.
Each Facility Rating Scale pairs a summary of occupant requirements with practical descriptions of facility features, helping users quickly estimate the expected serviceability level.
Applications
Practical applications of ASTM E1671-95a(2018) include:
- Comparative Facility Assessment: Benchmark cleanliness-related serviceability between different office facilities, despite variations in design or operational context.
- Design and Planning: Apply the classification to planned or future office buildings using early-stage architectural drawings and specifications, aiding in ensuring that cleanliness requirements are addressed from the outset.
- Renovation and Remodeling Projects: Estimate how proposed remodels may impact cleanliness standards and serviceability before implementation.
- Facility Management: Support ongoing monitoring and routine evaluation of cleanliness in operational office buildings for continuous improvement and tenant satisfaction.
- Stakeholder Communication: Provide a common language and objective reference point for discussions about office facility performance related to cleanliness.
Note: This standard is meant for indicative, quick reference ratings and not for detailed evaluation or technical diagnosis, which require specialized expertise and instruments.
Related Standards
ASTM E1671-95a(2018) is closely tied to other standards and terminology references:
- ASTM E1334 - Practice for Rating the Serviceability of a Building or Building-Related Facility (methodology for conducting serviceability ratings).
- ASTM E1679 - Practice for Setting Requirements for the Serviceability of a Building or Facility.
- ASTM E631 - Terminology of Building Constructions (provides definitions for key terms used).
- ISO 6240 - International Standard for Performance Standards in Building-Contents and Presentation (offers related international guidance).
While ASTM E1671-95a(2018) is not suitable for regulatory, fire hazard, or fire risk assessment purposes, it provides valuable guidance for facility cleanliness classification in offices and supports productive comparisons and performance improvements across the built environment.
Keywords: office facility cleanliness, serviceability classification, facility rating scale, building performance, office maintenance, ASTM E1671, waste disposal, restroom sanitation, facility assessment, building cleanliness standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM E1671-95a(2018) is a standard published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office Facility for Cleanliness". This standard covers: SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 4.1 Each Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-5) in this classification provides a means to estimate the level of serviceability of a building or facility for one topic of serviceability and to compare that level against the level of any other building or facility. 4.2 This classification can be used for comparing how well different buildings or facilities meet a particular requirement for serviceability. It is applicable despite differences such as location, structure, mechanical systems, age, and building shape. 4.3 This classification can be used to estimate the following: 4.3.1 Serviceability of an existing facility for uses other than its present use. 4.3.2 Serviceability (potential) of a facility that has been planned but not yet built. 4.3.3 Serviceability (potential) of a facility for which remodeling has been planned. 4.4 Use of this classification does not result in building evaluation or diagnosis. Building evaluation or diagnosis generally requires a special expertise in building engineering or technology and the use of instruments, tools, or measurements. 4.5 This classification applies only to facilities that are building constructions, or parts thereof. (While this classification may be useful in rating the serviceability of facilities that are not building constructions, such facilities are outside the scope of this classification.) 4.6 This classification is not intended for, and is not suitable for, use for regulatory purposes nor for fire hazard assessment nor for fire risk assessment. SCOPE 1.1 This classification covers 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. 1-5, are for classifying one topic of serviceability. Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale (see Figs. 1-5) summarizes one level of serviceability on that topic, which occupants might require. The matching entry in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-5) 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. FIG. 1 Scale B.4.1 for Exterior and Public Areas FIG. 1 Scale B.4.1 for Exterior and Public Areas (continued) FIG. 2 Scale B.4.2 for Office Areas (Interior) FIG. 3 Scale B.4.3 for Toilets and Washrooms FIG. 4 Scale B.4.4 for Special Cleaning FIG. 5 Scale B.4.5 for Waste Disposal for Building FIG. 5 Scale B.4.5 for Waste Disposal for Building (continued) 1.3 The entries in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-5) 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 E1334. The scales in this classification are complimentary to and compatible with Practice E1334. Each requires the other. 1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 4.1 Each Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-5) in this classification provides a means to estimate the level of serviceability of a building or facility for one topic of serviceability and to compare that level against the level of any other building or facility. 4.2 This classification can be used for comparing how well different buildings or facilities meet a particular requirement for serviceability. It is applicable despite differences such as location, structure, mechanical systems, age, and building shape. 4.3 This classification can be used to estimate the following: 4.3.1 Serviceability of an existing facility for uses other than its present use. 4.3.2 Serviceability (potential) of a facility that has been planned but not yet built. 4.3.3 Serviceability (potential) of a facility for which remodeling has been planned. 4.4 Use of this classification does not result in building evaluation or diagnosis. Building evaluation or diagnosis generally requires a special expertise in building engineering or technology and the use of instruments, tools, or measurements. 4.5 This classification applies only to facilities that are building constructions, or parts thereof. (While this classification may be useful in rating the serviceability of facilities that are not building constructions, such facilities are outside the scope of this classification.) 4.6 This classification is not intended for, and is not suitable for, use for regulatory purposes nor for fire hazard assessment nor for fire risk assessment. SCOPE 1.1 This classification covers 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. 1-5, are for classifying one topic of serviceability. Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale (see Figs. 1-5) summarizes one level of serviceability on that topic, which occupants might require. The matching entry in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-5) 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. FIG. 1 Scale B.4.1 for Exterior and Public Areas FIG. 1 Scale B.4.1 for Exterior and Public Areas (continued) FIG. 2 Scale B.4.2 for Office Areas (Interior) FIG. 3 Scale B.4.3 for Toilets and Washrooms FIG. 4 Scale B.4.4 for Special Cleaning FIG. 5 Scale B.4.5 for Waste Disposal for Building FIG. 5 Scale B.4.5 for Waste Disposal for Building (continued) 1.3 The entries in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-5) 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 E1334. The scales in this classification are complimentary to and compatible with Practice E1334. Each requires the other. 1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM E1671-95a(2018) is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 35.260 - Office machines. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM E1671-95a(2018) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM E1671-95a(2012), ASTM E631-15, ASTM E631-14, ASTM E1679-13, ASTM E1679-95(2012), ASTM E631-06, ASTM E1679-95(2005), ASTM E1334-95(2005), ASTM E631-93a(1998)e1, ASTM E1334-95(1999), ASTM E1679-95(1999), ASTM E1765-16(2023). Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:E1671 −95a (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Classification for
1,2
Serviceability of an Office Facility for Cleanliness
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1671; 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.
1. Scope Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.1 This classification covers pairs of scales for classifying
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
an aspect of the serviceability of an office facility, that is, the
capability of an office facility to meet certain possible require-
2. Referenced Documents
ments for cleanliness.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.2 Within that aspect of serviceability, each pair of scales,
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
shown in Figs. 1-5, are for classifying one topic of serviceabil-
E1334 Practice for Rating the Serviceability of a Building or
ity. Each paragraph in an Occupant Requirement Scale (see
Building-Related Facility (Withdrawn 2013)
Figs. 1-5) summarizes one level of serviceability on that topic,
E1679 Practice for Setting the Requirements for the Service-
which occupants might require. The matching entry in the
ability of a Building or Building-Related Facility, and for
Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-5) is a translation of the
Determining What Serviceability is Provided or Proposed
requirement into a description of certain features of a facility
2.2 ISO Document:
which, taken in combination, indicate that the facility is likely
ISO 6240 International Standard, Performance Standards in
to meet that level of required serviceability.
Building—Contents and Presentation
1.3 The entries in the Facility Rating Scale (see Figs. 1-5)
are indicative and not comprehensive. They are for quick
3. Terminology
scanning and rating a facility and not for evaluating or
3.1 Definitions:
diagnosing it.
3.1.1 facility—a physical setting used to serve a specific
1.4 This classification can be used to estimate the level of
purpose. E631
serviceability of an existing facility. It can also be used to
3.1.1.1 Discussion—A facility may be within a building, a
estimate the serviceability of a facility that has been planned
whole building, or a building with its site and surrounding
but not yet built, such as one for which single-line drawings
environment; or it may be a construction that is not a building.
and outline specifications have been prepared.
The term encompasses both the physical object and its use.
1.5 This classification indicates what would cause a facility 3.1.2 facility serviceability—the capability of a facility to
to be rated at a certain level of serviceability but does not state
perform the function(s) for which it is designed, used, or
how to conduct a serviceability rating nor how to assign a required to be used. E631
serviceability score. That information is found in Practice
3.1.2.1 Discussion—The scope of this performance is of the
E1334. The scales in this classification are complimentary to facility as a system, including its subsystems, components and
and compatible with Practice E1334. Each requires the other.
materials and their interactions, such as acoustical,
hydrothermal, air purity, and economic; and of the relative
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
importance of each performance requirement.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the 3.1.3 offıce—a place, such as a room, suite, or building, in
which business, clerical or professional activities are
conducted. E631
This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.25
on Whole Buildings and Facilities. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved March 1, 2018. Published March 2018. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as E1671 – 95a (2012). Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/E1671-95AR18. the ASTM website.
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Portions of this document are based on material originally prepared by the The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
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