OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE AND CURTILAGE HERITAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2008–2013

9. Events and Tourism Permitted Action Schedule
Part C – Implementation Tools
Old Parliament House and Curtilage Heritage Management Plan 2008–2013
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Permitted Actions
Additional lighting may be used in areas designated on
Figure 21: Event and Tourism Catering 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 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 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.
7.2 WALKING ON HERITAGE SURFACES
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 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 heritage materials and objects.
Installing solar film to the external
face of window glazing.
Installing solar film that mismatches
other previously applied examples.
This impact tends to be caused inadvertently by visitors, building occupants and contractors.
Issue
Dirt and dust transported by shoes
Wear of floor coverings
Secondary damage resulting from cleaning
Fabric most at risk Flooring, carpets, polished wooden floors, rubber floors, tiled floors
Likely form of damage Discolouration, wear, tears and splits, dents, scratches, cracking as a
result of impact and vibration
The following table identifies a number of potential Actions associated with addressing damage from walking.
Permitted Actions
Installing stable, non-abrasive, clean type of hard or
soft protective floor cover that is removable and does
not require fixing to heritage fabric to keep it in place.
Introduction of non-fixed and non-slip mats at
entrances/exits to reduce the levels of dust,
grit, etc brought into the heritage building.
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.
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.
Introduction of mats at the entrances/exits that
require fixing to heritage floor surfaces.
Repositioning of movable furniture or other
portable items without reference to the
Housekeeping Permitted Actions Schedule and
prior consultation with the OPH Heritage staff.
Repairing gouges, scratches, tears or splits
to heritage surfaces/items without prior
consultation with the OPH Heritage staff.