ISO/FDIS 5727

ISO/TC 59/SC 16
Secretariat: UNE
Date: 2024-07-12
Accessibility and usability of the built environment — Accessibility of
immovable cultural heritage — Principles and methodology for
interventions
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Contents
Foreword . iv
Introduction . v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principles . 5
4.1 General . 5
4.2 Strategic principles . 5
4.3 Technical principles . 6
4.4 Operational principles . 6
5 Methodology . 6
5.1 General . 6
5.2 General accessibility objectives for the immovable cultural heritage . 8
5.2.1 General . 8
5.2.2 Determination of general objectives . 8
5.2.3 Adoption of strategies . 8
5.3 Analysis of the cultural object and its setting . 9
5.3.1 General . 9
5.3.2 Analysis of the heritage values . 9
5.3.3 Analysis of accessibility conditions . 9
5.3.4 Consolidation of the results of the analyses . 10
5.4 Specific accessibility objectives for the immovable cultural heritage . 10
5.5 Proposals for action . 11
5.5.1 Drafting of proposals for action . 11
5.5.2 Evaluation and selection of proposals for action . 11
5.6 Intervention plan . 12
Annex A (informative) Accessibility needs . 14
Annex B (informative) Considerations for the determination of general accessibility objectives18
Annex C (informative) Heritage values . 20
Annex D (informative) Publicly available accessibility information – access guide . 23
Annex E (informative) Examples of accessibility methodology in practice . 25
Bibliography . 64

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Foreword
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Introduction
This document establishes principles for achieving accessibility and usability of immovable cultural heritage
[1[1]]
in accordance with a universal design approach and sets out a methodology for the application of these
principles.
The objective of accessibility to immovable cultural heritage is particularly relevant in today's society. Many
immovable cultural heritage objects continue to be used in daily life, for example, religious buildings,
transportation buildings, buildings for education and administration, social and medical facilities and
institutions for museum use, events, sport and leisure and much more. Other cultural objects, whose uses
were initially private, are now open to the public, like ancient residential palaces that are now used for
administrative or museum purposes. These cultural objects provide examples where accessibility for people
with disabilities is now required although it was not implemented originally when the objects were built.
The demand for accessibility of immovable cultural heritage has increased with the public's increasing
participatory aspirations and the upward trend for cultural tourism among retired and older persons who
more frequently experience different types of restrictions due to the built environment.
Cultural heritage is a significant part of the collective history and cultural identity to which full participation
and enjoyment of all people should be ensured. Furthermore, in many cases, cultural heritage is part of
[1[1] ]
citizens' daily life. According to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, ,
accessibility contributes to the full and effective participation of all people in immovable cultural heritage.
This document not only emphasizes the importance of access but also the use of immovable cultural heritage
by persons with the widest range of abilities and characteristics. Through improvement of accessibility of
cultural objects and their settings, the appreciation of immovable cultural heritage by society is enhanced,
highlighting its significance and visibility. At the same time, appreciation of the immovable cultural heritage
leads to more engagement of local communities taking an active role in the conservation of cultural objects,
[2[2] ]
according to the Strategic Objectives of the World Heritage Convention . .
Actions for improving accessibility to immovable cultural heritage can foster the achievement of these specific
[3[3]]
social goals with the conservation of heritage values. The Venice Charter emphasizes that the conservation
[4[4]]
of cultural objects is enhanced by its use. Added to this approach, in 2005, the Faro Convention emphasized
the social dimension of heritage and its consideration as a right of all people By means of accessibility
measures the usage as well as cultural and functional potential of cultural objects are improved.
This document has been developed to support the planning of accessibility interventions to cultural heritage
in different scenarios. The principles and the methodology presented in this document are at a strategic level.
Other technical standards concerning accessibility in building and urban planning contain provisions
potentially applicable to the immovable cultural heritage. Requirements and recommendations related to the
design and constructional aspects of an accessible built environment are covered by ISO 21542.
Both the principles and the methodology presented are based on international precedents, studies and
[5[5] ]
accessibility interventions to immovable cultural heritage . .
Not all scenarios showing functional or cultural obstacles to accessibility can be solved by means of physical
changes to cultural objects alone. Accessibility also requires the implementation of other measures such as
management, maintenance, or service provision. It is important to note that these measures are not the subject
of this document.
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Accessibility and usability of the built environment — Accessibility of
immovable cultural heritage — Principles and methodology for
interventions
1 Scope
This document establishes principles and a methodology for providing accessibility to immovable cultural
heritage through interventions arising from conservation, restoration or specific accessibility needs.
It is applicable to immovable cultural heritage and its setting.
This document is intended to be used by heritage owners and managers (both private or public), curators,
accessibility professionals, conservation and restoration professionals, architects, engineers, designers,
builders and user representatives.
This document does not specify requirements regarding management, maintenance or service provision.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— — ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
— — IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
3.1
access concept
Outcomeoutcome of the consolidated analyses to identify the accessibility (3.4 (3.4)) conditions and heritage
values (3.24) of a cultural object (3.10(3.10),), including the general and specific accessibility (3.4) objectives
(3.14(3.10) )
Note 1 to ent
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