ISO/TC 59/SC 15 - Framework for the description of housing performance

This document sets out a method for describing the performance of houses. It covers user needs, provides performance descriptions, and outlines evaluation processes. It includes the description of relevant parameters necessary to ensure accessibility and usability in houses. It also includes features to ensure safety during daily use, i.e., reasonable consideration to prevent accident like tripping, falls, or collision. This document is intended for use in the evaluation of the design and construction of houses, in the international trading of houses or their sub-systems, and in developing risk-management tools for the protection of houses. It does not specify a level of performance and it is not intended to provide design method and/or criteria. NOTE 1   Structural safety, fire safety, and other performance attributes of a house are covered in other parts of the ISO 15928 series. NOTE 2   Exporting a house (as a complete set, “kit house” for example) does mean that the site is not necessarily predetermined. Therefore, surrounding conditions cannot be known in advance. Even the interface between the entrance door and the ground cannot be predetermined (including how flat entry can be achieved). It is up to the builder and the client to decide how to design the interface. However, design examples for accessibility can be given. NOTE 3   The way to describe performance of buildings is given in ISO 19208.

ISO 9836:2017 specifies the definition and calculation of surface area and volume indicators. In defining area measurement, ISO 9836:2017 uses three measurement concepts: a) the intra-muros and extra-muros concept used in many parts of the world; b) the wall centre method of measurement used in many parts of the world; c) variations on these methods to comply with certain national laws or for particular types of buildings. The surface area and volume indicators defined in ISO 9836:2017 are intended for practical use, as a basis for measuring various aspects of the performance of buildings or as a planning aid. In other words, they should enable judgement to be made on functional, technical and economic aspects of buildings. ISO 9836:2017 is intended to be used when establishing - specifications for the geometric performance of a building and its spaces (e.g. in design, purchasing procedures, etc., or in building regulations where appropriate), - technical documentation relating to the performance of whole buildings prepared by designers, contractors and manufacturers, - the amount of floor area that will not be effectively available for the placement of an individual's workplace, furniture, equipment, or for circulation, and - evaluation, comparison or control of the properties of a building which are connected to its geometric performance. NOTE Although there are a variety of methods of area measurement around the world depending on the country and/or types of buildings, all measuring methods are not necessarily of practical use because of inability to identify real area (e.g. the wall centre method of measurement). Thus, ISO 9836:2017 specializes in the measurement solely for practical use.

ISO 15928-4:2017 sets out a method for describing the fire safety performance of houses. It covers user needs, provides performance descriptions, and outlines evaluation processes. It includes the description of relevant parameters for early warning, fire suppression, fire containment, means of escape, control of structural behaviour, and emission and spread of fire effluent. ISO 15928-4:2017 is intended for use in the evaluation of the design and construction of houses, in the international trading of houses or their sub-systems, and in developing risk-management tools for the protection of houses. It does not specify a level of performance and it is not intended to provide a design method and/or criteria. ISO 15928-4:2017 does not cover the performance of houses exposed to wild fire. NOTE 1 Structural safety and other performance attributes of a house are covered in other parts of the ISO 15928 series. NOTE 2 The emission of smoke and hot gases from contents in the house when ignited can impact the fire safety performance of a house, but the type or nature of such contents brought into the house is not the subject of the evaluation process. NOTE 3 The term "wild fire" is used to mean the concept of wild land fire, bush fire and unplanned burning in vegetative fuels, etc.

ISO 19208:2016 provides the framework for specifying the performance of a building as a whole or a part thereof in order to satisfy specified user requirements and societal expectations. ISO 19208:2016 covers buildings as constructed and inbuilt fixed components. It does not cover a) the use of the land for buildings, b) the design and operation of the environment within which buildings are located, and c) moveable contents within buildings. NOTE 1 Guidance on the application of certain clauses is provided in Annex A. NOTE 2 A part of a building includes subsystems, spaces, elements, assemblies, components, products and materials.

ISO 15928-1:2015 sets out a method for describing the structural safety performance of houses. It covers objectives, provides performance descriptions, establishes parameter descriptions, and outlines evaluation processes. It includes a description of permanent, imposed, wind, seismic, snow and other actions as well as structural resistance. ISO 15928-1:2015 is intended for use in the evaluation of the design and construction of houses, in the international trading of houses or their sub-systems, and in developing risk-management tools for the protection of houses. The ISO 15928‑ series does not specify a level of performance and it is not intended to provide a design method and/or criteria. It describes the structural safety of a house as a whole. NOTE 1 Annex A includes background information on this part of ISO 15928, guidance on its use, and suggestions on good practice. NOTE 2 Details on references referred to in Notes are provided in a Bibliography. NOTE 3 Structural serviceability, durability and other attributes are covered in other parts of ISO 15928.

ISO 15928-3:2015 sets out a method for describing the structural durability performance of houses. It covers objectives, provides performance descriptions, establishes parameter descriptions and outlines evaluation processes. ISO 15928-3:2015 is intended for use in the evaluation of the design and construction of houses, in the international trading of houses or their subsystems and in developing quality systems for houses. The ISO 15928‑ series does not specify a level of performance and it is not intended to provide a design method and/or criteria. NOTE 1 Annex A includes background information on this part of ISO 15928, guidance on its use and suggestions on good practice. NOTE 2 Details on references referred to in Notes are provided on Bibliography. NOTE 3 Structural safety, serviceability and other attributes are covered in other parts of ISO 15928.

ISO 15928-2:2015 sets out a method for describing the structural serviceability performance of houses. It covers objectives, provides performance descriptions, establishes parameter descriptions and outlines evaluation processes. ISO 15928-2:2015 is intended for use in the evaluation of the design and construction of houses, in the international trading of houses or their sub-systems, and in developing risk-management tools for the protection of houses. The ISO 15928‑ series does not specify a level of performance and it is not intended to provide a design method and/or criteria. NOTE 1 Annex A includes background information on this part of ISO 15928, guidance on its use, and suggestions on good practice. NOTE 2 Details on references referred to in Notes are provided in a Bibliography. NOTE 3 Structural safety, durability and other attributes are covered in other parts of ISO 15928.

ISO 15928-5:2013 sets out a method for describing the operating energy performance of houses. It covers user needs, provides performance descriptions and outlines evaluation processes. It includes the description of relevant parameters for external and internal climatic conditions, user functional requirements, energy used by the house and energy generated by the house. ISO 15928-5:2013 is intended to be used for houses that may be separated from, or linked horizontally to, another house(s). Where houses are linked, and some sharing of services occurs, it is intended that energy usage performance may be assessed both for individual houses, as well as a group of houses that are linked together.

ISO 11863:2011 specifies how to determine functional performance requirements (demand) for buildings and building-related facilities, and how to check the capability of buildings and facilities to meet identified requirements (supply). It specifies how to determine the relative importance of each requirement, establish thresholds for capability, and evaluate the significance of differences between what is required and actual capabilities. ISO 11863:2011 is applicable to any size or scope of assets of buildings and building-related facilities, e.g. to a portfolio of assets at a single site or multiple sites, to assets of a single small building, and to any constituent system, sub-system, component or element thereof. It is applicable to a range of roles, from owners and managers to occupants, tenants, or other users or stakeholders. It is applicable to any asset type within the field of buildings and civil engineering works, including certain public works, equipment and materiel. It is particularly useful for entities having control or occupancy of a portfolio of such assets.

ISO 9836:2011 deals with the definition and calculation of surface area and volume indicators. In defining area measurement, ISO 9836:2011 uses three measurement concepts: the intra-muros and extra-muros concept used in many parts of the world; the wall centre method of measurement used in many parts of the world; variations on these methods to comply with certain national laws, or for particular types of buildings. The surface area and volume indicators defined in ISO 9836:2011 are intended for practical use, as a basis for measuring various aspects of the performance of buildings or as a planning aid. In other words, they should enable judgement to be made on functional, technical and economic aspects of buildings. ISO 9836:2011 is intended to be used when establishing: specifications for the geometric performance of a building and its spaces (e.g. in design, purchasing procedures, etc., or in building regulations where appropriate); technical documentation relating to the performance of whole buildings prepared by designers, contractors and manufacturers; the amount of floor area that will not be effectively available for the placement of an individual's workplace, furniture, equipment, or for circulation; evaluation, comparison or control of the properties of a building which are connected to its geometric performance.

ISO 15928-3:2009 sets out a method for describing the structural durability performance of houses. It covers the needs of the user, provides performance descriptions, establishes parameter descriptions and outlines evaluation processes. It is intended for use in the evaluation of the design and construction of houses, in the international trading of houses or their subsystems and in developing quality systems for houses. ISO 15928-3:2009 does not apply to structural safety, serviceability and other attributes, which are covered in other parts of ISO 15928.

ISO/PAS 22539:2007 provides user guidance to ISO 15928, which provides the framework within which performance specifications for houses can be developed. The ISO 15928 series is confined to buildings occupied for residential purposes which may be separated or linked horizontally, but not linked vertically, which have their own access and do not share any common space.

ISO 15928-2:2005 sets out a method for describing the structural serviceability performance of houses. ISO 1592-2:2005 covers user needs, provides performance descriptions, establishes parameter descriptions and outlines evaluation processes. ISO 15928-2:22005 is intended for use in the evaluation of the design and construction of houses, in the international trading of houses or their sub-systems, and in developing quality systems for houses. ISO 15928-2:2005 does not apply to structural safety, durability or other attributes that are covered in other parts of ISO 15928.

ISO 15928-1:2003 sets out a method for describing the structural safety performance of houses. It covers user needs, provides performance descriptions, establishes parameter descriptions, and outlines evaluation processes. It includes a description of permanent, imposed, wind, seismic, snow and other actions as well as structural resistance. ISO 15928-1:2003 is intended for use in the evaluation of the design and construction of houses, in the international trading of houses or their sub-systems, and in developing risk-management tools for the protection of houses. It describes the structural safety of a house as a whole.