OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE AND CURTILAGE HERITAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2008–2013

9. Education Permitted Action Schedule
Part C – Implementation Tools
Old Parliament House and Curtilage Heritage Management Plan 2008–2013
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3 DEFINITIONS
Learning at Old Parliament House
To provide engaging, inspiring, relevant, and interactive learning experiences for people of all ages as they explore
the evolution of Australian democracy.
Programs include:
Public Tours Presentations/displays Exhibitions
Screenings Lectures Seminars
Conference Presentations Publications Product Development
Concerts Teaching Training
Production of Educational
Resources
School Educational Programs Theatrical Performance
4 THE IMPACT OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
4.1 NEED FOR NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING OF SPACES AND ITEMS
This impact tends to be caused inadvertently by visitors, building occupants and contractors utilising the building.
Issue
Photo-oxidation caused by high light levels
Fabric most at risk Textiles/textile dyes, paper, leather
Likely form of damage Fading, brittleness, discolouration
The following table identifies a number of potential Actions associated with addressing damage from viewing.
Permitted Actions
Installing stable, non-abraive, clean type of hard or soft
clear protective UV cover that is removable and does
not require fixing to heritage fabric to keep it in place.
Repositioning of movable furniture or other portable
items away from direct sources of UV damage within
the same room provided it is carried out in accordance
with the Housekeeping Permitted Action Schedule.
Altering the lighting levels to within acceptable
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 heritage 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
Fixing protective covers in any way directly to heritage
fabric. This includes the use of any form of fixing
tape not previously approved by OPH Heritage staff.
Repositioning of movable furniture or other
portable items without reference to the
Housekeeping Permitted Actions Schedule or 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 heritage materials and objects.
Installing solar film to the external
face of window glazing.
Installing solar film that mismatches
other previously applied examples.