Conservation of cultural heritage - Conservation process - Decision making, planning and implementation

This European Standard specifies the process of decision-making, planning and implementing the conservation of tangible cultural heritage. It applies to material expressions of tangible cultural heritage such as individual objects, collections, the built environment, historic sites, archaeological sites and cultural landscapes.
NOTE   This European Standard does not cover how to identify cultural heritage nor who or what competences are required to undertake decisions or other parts of the process.

Erhaltung des kulturellen Erbes - Erhaltungsprozess - Entscheidungsprozesse, Planung und Umsetzung

Diese Europäische Norm legt das Verfahren für die Planung und Umsetzung von Maßnahmen zur Erhaltung von materiellem Kulturerbe sowie die dafür notwendigen Entscheidungsprozesse fest. Sie gilt für dingliche Ausdrucks¬formen des materiellen Kulturerbes, wie z. B. einzelne Objekte, Sammlungen, die bebaute Umgebung, historische und archäologische Stätten sowie Kulturlandschaften.
ANMERKUNG   Diese Europäische Norm behandelt weder die Identifizierung von Kulturerbe noch die Personen und ihre Qualifikationen, die für Entscheidungen oder andere Bestandteile des Konservierungsprozesses erforderlich sind.

Conservation du patrimoine culturel - Processus de conservation - Prise de décisions, programmation et mise en œuvre

La présente Norme européenne définit les processus de prise de décisions, de programmation et de mise en œuvre de la conservation-restauration du patrimoine culturel matériel. Elle s'applique aux expressions matérielles du patrimoine culturel matériel, telles que des biens distincts, des collections, le cadre bâti, des sites historiques, des sites archéologiques et des paysages culturels.
NOTE   La présente Norme européenne ne traite pas des modalités de reconnaissance du patrimoine culturel ni des personnes ni des compétences requises pour prendre les décisions ou réaliser certaines parties du processus.

Ohranjanje kulturne dediščine - Konservatorski postopki - Sprejemanje odločitev, načrtovanje in izvedba

Ta evropski standard opisuje sprejemanje odločitev, načrtovanje in izvedbo ohranjanja materialne kulturne dediščine. Uporablja se za materialna izražanja materialne kulturne dediščine, kot so posamezni predmeti, zbirke, grajena okolja, zgodovinska najdišča in kulturne krajine.
OPOMBA: Ta evropski standard ne zajema, kako opredeliti kulturno dediščino ali katere veščine so potrebne za sprejemanje odločitev ali drugih delov procesa.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
25-Apr-2017
Withdrawal Date
29-Oct-2017
Current Stage
9092 - Decision on results of review/2YR ENQ - revise - Review Enquiry
Start Date
01-Dec-2023
Completion Date
14-Apr-2025

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Overview

EN 16853:2017 - Conservation of cultural heritage: Conservation process - Decision making, planning and implementation - is a CEN European Standard that specifies a structured process for making decisions, planning and implementing conservation for tangible cultural heritage. It applies to material expressions such as individual objects, collections, the built environment, historic and archaeological sites, and cultural landscapes. The standard defines the conservation process components and documents requirements for recording, communication and project delivery.
Note: EN 16853:2017 does not cover how to identify cultural heritage nor prescribe required professional competences.

Key topics and requirements

  • Conservation process components - The standard sets out the sequence and interaction of: documentation and communication; establishing the conservation project; risk evaluation; identification, evaluation and selection of conservation options; development and agreement of a conservation plan; implementation; and completion.
  • Documentation and communication - All conservation projects must be documented. Records should include plans, decisions, condition information, investigations, diagnostics, treatments and recommendations. Condition recording should conform to EN 16095 and/or EN 16096.
  • Project definition - Projects begin with an explicit expression of need and aims, including scope, context and desired outcomes.
  • Investigation and diagnosis - Gathering qualitative and quantitative information to understand condition, causes of change and significance.
  • Risk assessment and management - Evaluation of risks to significance, condition and stability to inform option selection and priorities.
  • Options appraisal and planning - Identification and comparative evaluation of conservation options, leading to a formally agreed conservation plan as a management tool.
  • Implementation and quality management - Authority to commence, execution of the plan, ongoing monitoring and quality control; documentation of outcomes and project completion.

Practical applications and users

EN 16853:2017 is intended for all parties engaged in conservation projects:

  • Conservation professionals (conservators, restorers)
  • Heritage managers and curators
  • Architects, engineers and archaeologists
  • Public authorities and site owners
  • Museums, archives and cultural institutions
  • Contractors and project managers involved in tendering and implementation

Typical uses:

  • Structuring conservation projects and tender documents
  • Developing conservation plans and condition surveys
  • Guiding preventive conservation and remedial/restoration interventions
  • Framing stakeholder communication, documentation and project completion reporting

Related Standards

  • EN 16095 - Conservation of cultural property - Condition recording for movable cultural heritage
  • EN 16096 - Conservation of cultural property - Condition survey and report of built cultural heritage

EN 16853:2017 promotes transparent, evidence‑based decision making and consistent conservation planning to sustain the significance of tangible cultural heritage.

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EN 16853:2017 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Conservation of cultural heritage - Conservation process - Decision making, planning and implementation". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the process of decision-making, planning and implementing the conservation of tangible cultural heritage. It applies to material expressions of tangible cultural heritage such as individual objects, collections, the built environment, historic sites, archaeological sites and cultural landscapes. NOTE This European Standard does not cover how to identify cultural heritage nor who or what competences are required to undertake decisions or other parts of the process.

This European Standard specifies the process of decision-making, planning and implementing the conservation of tangible cultural heritage. It applies to material expressions of tangible cultural heritage such as individual objects, collections, the built environment, historic sites, archaeological sites and cultural landscapes. NOTE This European Standard does not cover how to identify cultural heritage nor who or what competences are required to undertake decisions or other parts of the process.

EN 16853:2017 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.195 - Items of art and handicrafts. Cultural property and heritage. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 16853:2017 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to FprEN 16853. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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