Postsecondary Education
Facilities Inventory and Classification Manual (FICM)
NCES 2006-160
May 2006
FICM Overview
How to Use
Table of Contents
1. Getting Started
2. Basic Database Principles and Applications
3. Building Area Measurement
4. Space Use Codes
5. Data Analysis and Reporting
5.1 Comparison and Complexity
5.2 Required Data Elements
5.3 Optional Data Elements
5.4 Optional Building and Space Elements
5.5 Building and Space Optional Data Element Discussion
5.5.1 Building Ownership Status
5.5.2 Estimated Replacement Cost
5.5.3 Disabled Access to Buildings
5.5.4 Building Condition
5.5.5 Space Suitability
5.5.6 Room or Space Condition
5.5.7 Room or Space Architectural Features
5.5.8 Functional Categories
5.5.9 Coding for Organizational Unit, Academic Discipline, or Academic Program
5.6 Data Analysis and Reporting
5.7 Data Element Questions and Answers
6. Emerging Issues
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Figure 5-1 Room or space coding for architectural features