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OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE AND CURTILAGE HERITAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2008–2013

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9. Caterers Permitted Action Schedule<br />

Part C – Implementation Tools<br />

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

8.7 ILLNESS<br />

This impact may be caused inadvertently by visitors, building occupants and contractors.<br />

Issue<br />

Spills of vomit, blood, and urine<br />

Fabric most at risk<br />

Textiles, leather<br />

Likely form of damage Stains, increased rate of chemical decay<br />

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

Permitted Actions<br />

Cleaning of heritage fabric to remove substances as a<br />

result of illness provided it is carried out in accordance<br />

with the Caterers Permitted Action Schedule.<br />

Not Permitted Actions<br />

Cleaning of heritage fabric to remove substances<br />

as a result of illness without reference to the<br />

Caterers Permitted Action Schedule or prior<br />

consultation with the OPH Heritage staff.<br />

8.8 DELIBERATE MISBEHAVIOUR INVOLVING DAMAGE TO <strong>HERITAGE</strong> FABRIC<br />

This impact tends to be caused by visitors and is usually deliberate, although often without an understanding<br />

of the potential for damage.<br />

Issue<br />

Graffiti - applied or incised<br />

Chewing gum and lolly accretions<br />

Physical damage resulting from inappropriate use of items<br />

Fabric most at risk<br />

Leather, textiles, polished wood<br />

Likely form of damage graffiti and stickers, accretions of chewing gum or lollies, breaks, holes, tears, scratches<br />

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

misbehaviour.<br />

Permitted Actions<br />

Not Permitted Actions<br />

Installing any type of hard or soft clear protective<br />

furniture or flooring cover that is removable and does<br />

not require fixing to heritage fabric to keep it in place.<br />

Cleaning of heritage fabric to remove foreign<br />

deposits provided it is carried out in accordance<br />

with the Caterers Permitted Action Schedule.<br />

Fixing protective covers in any way directly to heritage<br />

fabric. This includes the use of any form of fixing<br />

tape not previously approved by OPH Heritage staff.<br />

Cleaning of heritage fabric to remove<br />

foreign deposits without reference to the<br />

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.<br />

8.9 REFRESHMENT FOR SPEAKERS IN <strong>HERITAGE</strong> SPACES<br />

This impact comes about due to providing refreshment (water) to speakers and performers who are using heritage<br />

spaces (eg the chambers), damage is usually accidental.<br />

Issue<br />

Physical damage caused by liquid spillage<br />

Fabric most at risk<br />

Textiles / textile dyes, paper. Leather<br />

Likely form of damage Discolouration, destruction of paper items<br />

The following table identifies a number of potential Actions associated with providing refreshment.<br />

Permitted Actions<br />

Provision of water with no additives to single<br />

persons providing the glass is placed on a tray<br />

Not Permitted Actions<br />

Provision of a jug of water Provision of<br />

acidic, sugar or alcoholic drinks Placing<br />

any refreshment on heritage fabric

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