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9. Caterers Permitted Action Schedule<br />

Part C – Implementation Tools<br />

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

Permitted Actions<br />

Cleaning of heritage surfaces and items<br />

to remove evidence of touching provided<br />

it is carried out in accordance with the<br />

Caterers Permitted Action Schedule.<br />

Not Permitted Actions<br />

Cleaning of heritage surfaces and items to<br />

remove evidence of touching without reference<br />

to the Caterers Permitted Action Schedule or prior<br />

consultation with the OPH Heritage staff.<br />

Repairing tears or breakages to heritage surfaces/items<br />

without prior consultation with the OPH Heritage staff.<br />

8.4 MOVING FURNITURE, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, TROLLEYS, WHEELCHAIRS, PRAMS <strong>AND</strong> BAGS<br />

This impact can be caused by building occupants, visitors or contractors and is usually inadvertent, due mostly<br />

to carelessness.<br />

Issue<br />

Fabric most at risk<br />

Likely form of damage<br />

Physical damage due to bumping, scraping and knocking<br />

Floor surfaces - carpet, rubber, polished wood<br />

Wall surfaces - paint, render, plasterboard, textile covered<br />

Scratches, dents, breaks<br />

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

furniture, tools, equipment, materials and trolleys.<br />

Note that the clearances, distances, and numbers provided here are to achieve a best practice level. On occasions<br />

these targets may not be able to be met due to lack of staff numbers, small spaces and the like. The important<br />

aspect is that due care is taken, and best practice is sought.<br />

Permitted Actions<br />

Moving heritage items provided it is<br />

carried out in accordance with the<br />

Caterers Permitted Action Schedule.<br />

Moving a maximum number of 30 (non-heritage)<br />

stacking function chairs or one table within heritage<br />

spaces at any one time without dragging.<br />

Moving non-heritage items that are no more than<br />

1.25m in any dimension within heritage spaces<br />

without dragging. This may involve breaking<br />

down any larger or bulkier non-heritage items<br />

into manageable parts where possible.<br />

Moving of trolleys and other mobile equipment<br />

across heritage floor surfaces provided that they<br />

are fitted with rubber or pneumatic wheels.<br />

Removal of scuff marks from heritage floors/<br />

wall surfaces and door cases caused by moving<br />

furniture, equipment, etc in accordance with<br />

the Caterers Permitted Action Schedule.<br />

Not Permitted Actions<br />

Moving heritage items without reference to the<br />

Caterers Permitted Action Schedule and prior<br />

consultation with the OPH Heritage staff.<br />

Moving or stacked chair trolleys on sensitive carpeted<br />

areas without placing plastic floor runner under<br />

path. Storing stacked chair trolleys in carpeted<br />

areas without masonite sheet under trolley.<br />

Dragging heritage objects or dragging<br />

any object on heritage surfaces.<br />

Moving of trolleys and other mobile equipment fitted<br />

with solid wheels/casters across heritage floor surfaces.<br />

Removal of scuff marks from heritage floors/<br />

wall surfaces and door cases without reference<br />

to the Caterers Permitted Action Schedule or prior<br />

consultation with the OPH Heritage staff.<br />

Repairing gouges, scratches, tears or splits<br />

to heritage surfaces/items without prior<br />

consultation with the OPH Heritage staff.

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