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OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE AND CURTILAGE HERITAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2008–2013

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9. Events and Tourism Permitted Action Schedule<br />

Part C – Implementation Tools<br />

184 Old Parliament House and Curtilage Heritage Management Plan <strong>2008–2013</strong><br />

Permitted Actions<br />

Hand held cameras (including cameras with flash).<br />

Not Permitted Actions<br />

Filming using large cameras which obscure the<br />

photographer’s view of the immediate area.<br />

Placing equipment on heritage flooring without<br />

carpet squares or on heritage furniture.<br />

Use of tripods and spotlights without prior<br />

consultation with Heritage staff.<br />

Using tape on heritage fabric.<br />

7.16 DECORATING <strong>AND</strong> SIGNING A SPACE<br />

The impact of introducing decoration such as floral arrangements, sculpture, art and fabric is<br />

generally caused by contractors supplying material without knowledge of the potential for harm.<br />

Issues<br />

Dirt and dust transported on materials, acids and oils transferred by artworks,<br />

insect infestation introduced on organic materials<br />

Fabric most at risk Textiles, flooring, carpets<br />

Likely form of damage Soiling, discolouration, destruction of fabric due to insect attack.<br />

The following table identifies a number of potential Actions associated with addressing damage<br />

from decoration and signage.<br />

Permitted Actions<br />

Flower / natural arrangements brought<br />

into OPH which have been appropriately<br />

fumigated or sprayed with pyrethrum.<br />

Hanging signs, banners and decorations which<br />

are freestanding or use established fixings.<br />

Placement of artwork / banners<br />

on non heritage surfaces.<br />

Decorations placed in heritage spaces provided<br />

hard or soft protective coverings are placed<br />

under and behind the decoration.<br />

Fixing small labels or decoration to<br />

heritage walls using YellowTac.<br />

Not Permitted Actions<br />

Use of any organic material which<br />

has not been fumigated.<br />

Any sign or decoration fixed to heritage fabric by<br />

double sided tape, tapes, nails, thumbtacks.<br />

Placement of artworks and banners which<br />

may crumble or impart oils and inks onto<br />

non protected heritage surfaces.<br />

Decoration may not be directly fixed or allowed<br />

to stand directly on heritage fabric.<br />

7.17 EVENT SET UP <strong>AND</strong> PACK UP<br />

Damage to heritage fabric is generally caused through rushing and the pressure of moving a large amount<br />

of ‘foreign’ objects through the space. Damage is caused by contractors and building occupants.<br />

Issue<br />

Fabric most at risk<br />

Likely form of damage<br />

Physical damage due to knocking, bumping<br />

Plasterwork, polished timber, textiles, carpets<br />

Plasterwork, polished timber, textiles, carpets, scratches, dents, breaks

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