STANDARD 21: Exhibit Fabrication Process
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STANDARD 21: Exhibit Fabrication Process
Fabrication of exhibit structures and the exhibit environment must conform to the design documents and follow all conservation specifications[edit | edit source]
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Guideline 21.1: Exhibit fabrication follows all design specifications, and no materials are substituted without checking to see
- How object conservation would be affected
- Why is it essential for the exhibit fabricator to follow all design specifications?
- What precautions should the fabricator take to ensure that exhibit construction will meet the conservation requirements?
Guideline 21.2: Any potentially hazardous or problematic construction materials are neutralized or isolated before using
- In what ways can materials be hazardous to exhibit objects?
- How are potentially hazardous materials neutralized?
Guideline 21.3: Conservation features within exhibit structures and exhibit cases are inspected and evaluated both during and at the end of the fabrication process. Necessary modifications are made.
- Why are on-going inspections necessary?
- What conservation features should be inspected and evaluated?
- Who should carry out inspections?
