OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE AND CURTILAGE HERITAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2008–2013

9. Interpretation and Exhibition Permitted Action Schedule
Part C – Implementation Tools
160 Old Parliament House and Curtilage Heritage Management Plan 2008–2013
12 DE-INSTALLING EXHIBITION
Permitted Actions
Dismantling and removal of fixed exhibition
elements within a dedicated display space provided
heritage fabric nearby is protected from falling
debris and dust with covers and screens.
Pack up into crates and boxes within the display space.
Removal of crates and boxes through OPH
provided the approved egress path is followed
see Figure 17: Access and Egress.
Cleaning of floors, walls, ceilings, windows
provided it is carried out in accordance with
Housekeeping Permitted Action Schedule.
Not Permitted Actions
Removal of fixed display material without
protecting heritage fabric or providing dust proof
or dust retention for the immediate area.
Pack up in heritage spaces which are
not dedicated display areas.
Removal of crates and boxes through OPH
following routes other than the approved egress
path shown in Figure 17: Access and Egress.
Cleaning of floors, walls, ceilings, windows
without reference to the Housekeeping
Permitted Action Schedule and prior
consultation with the OPH Heritage staff.
13 NEED FOR NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING
Permitted Actions
Adding additional light fittings to
existing lighting tracks.
Checking and setting lighting levels
of non- heritage lighting.
Applying block-out filters to windows.
Additional lighting may be used in areas designated
on Figure 16: Event and Tourism use. However
extreme care should be taken when positioning lights
to avoid combustible and fragile surfaces. Cool lights,
filtered for ultraviolet radiation, should be used.
Installing stable, non-abrasive, clean type of hard or
soft clear protective UV cover that is removable and
does not require fixing to historic fabric to keep
it in place.
Temporarily repositioning movable furniture or
other portable items so that they may be cleaned
provided it is carried out in accordance with
Housekeeping Permitted Action Schedule.
Altering the lighting levels in areas by using different
types and wattage of globes in existing light fixtures.
Introduction of freestanding UV filter or blackout
screens positioned directly in front of windows.
Introduction of freestanding light meters or sensors
to maintain appropriate light conditions for the
conservation of historic materials and objects.
Installing self-adhesive polyester solar film to
the internal face of window glazing to reduce
the transmittance of UV radiation, visible light
or solar heat or a combination of the three. The
selected colouring must match previously applied
examples or as specified by OPH Heritage staff.
Not Permitted Actions
Adding a new track/system or altering the
position of existing lighting tracks.
Altering light levels or interfering
with heritage light fittings.
Fixing protective covers in any way directly to historic
fabric. This includes the use of any form of fixing
tape not previously approved by OPH Heritage staff.
Repositioning of movable heritage item without
reference to Housekeeping Permitted Action Schedule
and prior consultation with the OPH Heritage staff.
Altering the lighting levels in areas by
installing new light fittings.
Installing UV filter or blackout screens
fixed directly to window frames.
Installing fixed light meters or sensors to
maintain appropriate light conditions for the
conservation of historic materials and objects.
Installing solar film to the external
face of window glazing.
Installing solar film that mismatches
other previously applied examples.