OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE AND CURTILAGE HERITAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2008–2013

9. Contractor Permitted Action Schedule
Part C – Implementation Tools
Old Parliament House and Curtilage Heritage Management Plan 2008–2013
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Permitted Actions
Repositioning of movable furniture or other portable
items away from direct sources of UV damage
within the same room provided it is carried out with
approval and supervision from OPH Heritage staff.
Moving heritage items provided it is carried
out in accordance with the Contractor
Permitted Action Schedule.
Moving a maximum number of 30 (non-heritage)
stacking function chairs or one table within heritage
spaces at any one time without dragging.
Moving non-heritage items that are no more than
1.25m in any dimension within heritage spaces
without dragging. This may involve breaking
down any larger or bulkier non-heritage items
into manageable parts where possible.
Moving of trolleys and other mobile equipment
across heritage floor surfaces provided that they
are fitted with rubber or pneumatic wheels.
Removal of scuff marks from heritage floors/
wall surfaces and door cases caused by moving
furniture, equipment, etc in accordance with
the Contractor Permitted Action Schedule.
8.5 USE OF EQUIPMENT
Not Permitted Actions
Repositioning of movable furniture or other
portable items without prior consultation
with the OPH Heritage staff.
Moving heritage items without reference to the
Contractor Permitted Action Schedule and prior
consultation with the OPH Heritage staff.
Moving or stacked chair trolleys on sensitive carpeted
areas without placing plastic floor runner under
path. Storing stacked chair trolleys in carpeted
areas without masonite sheet under trolley.
Dragging excessively large or bulky
items within heritage spaces.
Equipment introduced into a heritage space may be a potential physical and fire risk.
Issue
Physical damage due to knocking, bumping
Fire risk due to electrical fault
Fabric most at risk
Floor coverings, plasterwork, polished wood, textiles
Moving of trolleys and other mobile equipment fitted
with solid wheels/casters across heritage floor surfaces.
Removal of scuff marks from heritage floors/
wall surfaces and door cases without reference
to the Contractor Permitted Action Schedule or
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.
Permitted Actions
Contractor equipment may be placed on heritage
floor spaces providing the equipment is placed
on protective boards or carpet squares.
Electrical equipment may be brought into OPH
providing it has a current portable appliance
test certificate (the onus to achieve this is
placed on the contractor / supplier, except where
the equipment is the property of OPH).
Not Permitted Actions
Placement of contractor equipment
directly on heritage floors
Use of electrical equipment with frayed or worn cables.
Ladders or other equipment leaning on heritage
surfaces without buffering material (eg. felt).