ASTM International

Standard Classification for Facility Asset Component Tracking System (FACTS)
 N E3035

Annotation

This standard (FACTS) establishes a classification of building and sitework elements and components, and their associated functions, attributes, and products. Elements, as defined here, are major assemblies and components common to buildings and sitework. Elements usually perform given functions, regardless of the design specification, construction method, or materials used. The attribute classification will lead to more effective management of the operation, maintenance, and life cycle cost of the asset.

The classification:

Incorporates Levels 1, 2, and 3 from Classification E1557:

Major Group Element (Classification E1557 Level 1).

Group Element (Classification E1557 Level 2).

Element (Classification E1557 Level 3).

Establishes sub-elements at Levels 4 and beyond:

Because the main objective is content and not specifically rigid structure, levels beyond those established in Classification E1557 are not balanced.

Products and characteristics are introduced at varying levels, depending on the appropriate element and elemental function.

Functional elements are aligned with products and product characteristics.

Incorporates the noun-adjective-attribute relationship between elements, elemental function and the associated products and characteristics.

This approach identifies specific products that will support the element at its functional level. However, the classification permits the introduction of additional products necessitated due to higher order requirements, such as but not limited to: