Significance and Use 4.1 Uniform asset management data is intended to provide a means of enabling accurate summary level information and reports to improve operational and strategic management capabilities at all phases of the asset lifecycle. 4.2 Entities should manage the asset management records system in accordance with this practice to maintain data consistency, integrity, and usability and thus achieve uniform data.Scope 1.1 This practice is intended to be used for records of all types of assets. 1.2 This practice provides guidance on establishing and maintaining uniform asset data within an asset management records system. 1.3 See ASTM E2604, Standard Practice for Data Characteristics of Equipment Asset Record, for mandatory and optional data characteristics required in the creation of an asset record. 1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
