ASTM_E_2715_-_09.pdf

Designation:E271509Standard Practice forMoveable Property Storage1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2715;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 defines the physical protection and controlof moveable property in storage locations.1.2 Generally,organizations should establish and maintaincontrol of moveable property through means of storage in amanner that will strike a balance between cost of storage andthe degree of protection necessary to mitigate the risk of loss,damage,or destruction.1.3 This practice covers moveable property as defined inTerminology E2135.1.4 This practice is applicable and appropriate for allmoveable property-holding entities as defined in PracticeE2499.1.5 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Standards:2E2135 Terminology for Property and Asset ManagementE2221 Practice for Administrative Control of Property(Withdrawn 2011)3E2499 Practice for Classification of Asset Physical LocationInformation3.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions relating to property andasset management,refer to Terminology E2135.3.1.1 high risk property,nproperty either regulated by law(for example,pharmaceuticals,medical supplies,firearms andammunition,hazardous materials/waste)or in any way ispotentially dangerous to public health or security.3.1.2 location,nsite,locale,point,position,or coordinatewhere individually identified moveable property is stored in asingle location(for example,rack,shelf,or enclosed area),usually in a designated,authorized storage area or otherenvironment.3.1.3 protection,nsafekeeping of moveable property inthe work requirements as it relates to safety,cleanliness,handling,and maintenance to prevent damage,destruction,theft,or deterioration.4.Significance and Use4.1 Provide for the physical protection and control ofmoveable property in storage/warehouse locations,and ensurebest value while avoiding undue risk.4.2 This practice establishes a standard approach to storageand warehousing of moveable property.4.3 It is the intent of this practice to provide guidance for aneffective and efficient system in the storage of moveableproperty.Entities adopting this practice shall establish entityspecific policies or procedures,or both,implementing thispractice.5.Storage Methodology5.1 An entity shall determine the appropriate cost effectivelevel of physical location information to maintain and commu-nicate in support of the mission of the organization.5.1.1 It includes all moveable property regardless of own-ership or the acquisition methodology used to acquire the item.5.2 Moveable property in a storage/warehouse locationshould be identified to indicate ownership.5.3 Moveable property is stored in an orderly manner topreclude hazards to personnel or property.Moveable propertyis stored so as not to obstruct access to exits.6.Usage Protection and Preservation6.1 The entities shall provide for:6.1.1 Safeguarding and protecting moveable propertyagainst,fire,deterioration,effects of weather or contamination,and all other preventable environmental effects,regardless ofthe type of storage used,either exposed or covered.The1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E53 on AssetManagement and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E53.01 on ProcessManagement.Current edition approved Sept.1,2009.Published September 2009.DOI:10.1520/E2715-09.2For 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.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 moveable property,when required,shall be suitably preparedand packaged against elements that cause damage or deterio-ration or both.6.1.2 Protecting exposed metal surfaces against oxidation.6.1.3 Protecting electrical connectors against damage,asrequired.6.1.4 Efficient and effective utilization of storage space.6.2 HousekeepingAll storage areas,either covered orexposed,are to be kept in a clean,neat,and orderly conditionat all times.Special care shall be taken to identify andeliminate fire hazards,pallet overhang,and other practices thatcould be lead to personal injury or property damage or both.6.3 Protection from Theft or Pilferage:6.3.1 The designated storerooms,st