ASTM_E_2676_-_09_2014.pdf

Designation:E267609(Reapproved 2014)Standard Practice forTangible Property Mobility Index(MI)1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2676;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This practice covers standardizing practice and termi-nology related to information conveying the mobility oftangible property.1.2 This practice describes a graduated index depicting in astandard manner the mobility of tangible property,assigning astandard name and index number to each.The index rangesfrom indiscernible to immovable.The mobility index rangesfrom MI 0 for non-discernable items to MI 10 for real prop-erty.1.3 While examples are given of items that may be associ-ated with a particular mobility index number,the intent of thispractice does not include rigid prescriptive assignment of itemsor types of items to specific mobility indexes.Individualentities may make their own assignments based on theirjudgment unless or until standard practice based on experienceusing this practice emerges.1.4 In conjunction with Practice E2608,entities may basedecisions on control classes and control classes in whole or inpart based on the mobility indices of the items.1.5 In conjunction with Practice E2132,entities may de-velop their physical inventory plans for classes of items basedin whole or in part on the mobility indices of the items.1.6 In conjunction with Practice E2131,entities may ana-lyze and report their loss,damage,and destruction experiencebased in whole or in part on the mobility indices of the items.1.7 There is no existing,recognized practice for recording,discussing,and comparing mobility information.1.8 This practice is designed to be applicable and appropri-ate for all tangible property-holding entities.1.9 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2E2131 Practice forAddressing and Reporting Loss,Damage,or Destruction of Tangible PropertyE2132 Practice for Inventory Verification:Electronic andPhysical Inventory of AssetsE2135 Terminology for Property and Asset ManagementE2279 Practice for Establishing the Guiding Principles ofProperty ManagementE2608 Practice for Equipment Control Matrix(ECM)3.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions relating to property andasset management,refer to Terminology E2135.3.2 Acronyms:3.2.1 ECMequipment control matrix3.2.2 MImobility index3.2.3 PDAPersonal digital assistant4.Significance and Use4.1 Establish a standard notational and conversational ap-proach to tangible property mobility and related information toenable precision in requirements and results related to move-ment and tracking.4.2 Foster and enable additional standard practices relatedto or based on mobility practice and information.5.Tangible Property Mobility Index5.1 Mobility Index(MI):5.1.1 MI 0:Non-Discernable ItemsItems for which move-ment is not visible or discernable because of its size or othercharacteristics.MI 0 is one theoretical end point of the mobilityindex.5.1.2 MI 1:Discernable ItemsItems for which movementis not visible because of its size or other characteristics but forwhich movement is discernable.Examples of MI 1 itemsinclude airborne gases and particles and nanotechnology items.1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E53 on AssetManagement and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E53.05 on PropertyManagement Maturity.Current edition approved June 1,2014.Published June 2014.Originallyapproved in 2009.Last previous edition approved in 2009 as E267609.DOI:10.1520/E2676-09R14.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 5.1.3 MI 2:Bulk ItemsItems for which movement isvisible and that are normally moved in bulk.Examples of MI 2items include computer chips and screws.5.1.4 MI 3:Personal ItemsItems that are normally andeasily carried by people on their person for use or transporta-tion purposes,for example,in a pocket or purse.Examples ofMI 3 items include memory sticks,mobile telephones,andpersonal digital assistants(PDAs).5.1.5 MI 4:Portable ItemsItems that are too large to benormally and easily carried by people on their person for use ortransportation purposes but that are designed or intended to becarried or easily moved.Examples of MI 4 item