EN 16853:2017
(Main)Conservation of cultural heritage - Conservation process - Decision making, planning and implementation
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
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 346 - Conservation of cultural property
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 346/WG 11 - Conservation process
- Current Stage
- 9092 - Decision on results of review/2YR ENQ - revise - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 01-Dec-2023
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 20-Dec-2023
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Erhaltung des kulturellen Erbes - Erhaltungsprozess - Entscheidungsprozesse, Planung und UmsetzungConservation des biens culturels - Processus de conservation-restauration - Prise de décision, programmation et mise en œuvreConservation of cultural heritage - Conservation process - Decision making, planning and implementation97.195GHGLãþLQDItems of art and handicrafts. Cultural property and heritageICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16853:2017SIST EN 16853:2017en,fr,de01-julij-2017SIST EN 16853:2017SLOVENSKI
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Die Norm EN 16853:2017 stellt einen bedeutenden Leitfaden für die Konservierung des kulturellen Erbes dar und umfasst umfassend die Entscheidungsfindung, Planung und Umsetzung des Konservierungsprozesses. Ihr Anwendungsbereich bezieht sich auf materielle Manifestationen des kulturellen Erbes, einschließlich einzelner Objekte, Sammlungen, der gebauten Umwelt, historischer Stätten, archäologischer Stätten und kultureller Landschaften. Dies macht die Norm besonders relevant für Fachleute, die sich mit der Erhaltung und Pflege solcher Erbestücke beschäftigen. Ein herausragendes Merkmal der EN 16853:2017 ist die strukturierte Herangehensweise, die sie an den Konservierungsprozess heranführt. Sie bietet klare Richtlinien, wie Entscheidungen getroffen werden sollten, und legt einen praxisnahen Rahmen für die Planung und Durchführung von Konservierungsprojekten fest. Dies ist von besonderer Bedeutung, da es den Stakeholdern ermöglicht, systematisch und transparent an die Erhaltung des kulturellen Erbes heranzutreten. Die Stärkung der Entscheidungsfindung innerhalb des Konservierungsprozesses ist ein weiterer starker Punkt dieser Norm. Durch die Definition von Prozessen und Kriterien werden verantwortungsvolle Entscheidungen gefördert, die sowohl die Werte des kulturellen Erbes als auch die praktischen Aspekte der Konservierung berücksichtigen. Diese Norm ist somit nicht nur ein technisches Dokument, sondern auch ein wertvolles Werkzeug, das Fachleuten hilft, fundierte und nachvollziehbare Entscheidungen zu treffen. Ein weiterer Aspekt, der die EN 16853:2017 von anderen Standards unterscheidet, ist die spezifische Fokussierung auf die Umsetzung der Konservierung. Sie geht über die bloße Theorie hinaus und ermöglicht es Anwendern, konkrete Schritte zur Erhaltung des kulturellen Erbes zu planen und durchzuführen. Diese praxisorientierte Perspektive ist entscheidend für das erfolgreiche Management von Konservierungsprojekten und sorgt dafür, dass das kulturelle Erbe auch zukünftigen Generationen erhalten bleibt. Zusammenfassend lässt sich sagen, dass die Norm EN 16853:2017 eine wegweisende Dokumentation ist, die Fachleuten im Bereich des kulturellen Erbes einen klaren und strukturierten Ansatz zur Entscheidungsfindung, Planung und Umsetzung bietet. Ihre Bedeutung kommt nicht nur in der Vereinheitlichung von Verfahren zum Ausdruck, sondern auch in der Förderung einer respektvollen und wertschätzenden Herangehensweise an das kulturelle Erbe, was für die gesamte Branche von zentraler Wichtigkeit ist.
표준 EN 16853:2017은 문화유산 보존 과정에서의 의사결정, 계획 및 실행에 대한 유럽 표준으로, 물리적 문화유산의 보존을 위한 체계적인 접근 방식을 제공합니다. 이 표준은 개별 객체, 컬렉션, 건축 환경, 역사적 장소, 고고학적 유적지, 그리고 문화 경관과 같은 유형의 물질적 문화유산에 적용됩니다. EN 16853:2017의 주요 강점은 보존 과정 전반에 걸친 의사결정의 명확성을 제공한다는 점입니다. 이 문서는 문화유산 보존을 위한 실제적인 절차와 계획 수립을 안내함으로써, 보존 활동의 일관성과 효과성을 높이는 데 기여합니다. 이는 문화유산이 가진 가치와 그 역사적·문화적 맥락을 고려하여 적절한 조치를 취할 수 있도록 합니다. 또한, 본 표준은 문화유산의 보존과 관련된 다양한 분야의 전문가들이 협력할 수 있는 기반을 마련합니다. 각기 다른 배경을 가진 전문가들이 효율적으로 소통하고 협업할 수 있는 방법론을 제시하여, 보존 과정의 통합적 접근을 가능하게 합니다. EN 16853:2017은 문화유산 보존의 중요성을 강조하며, 고유한 물질적 자산을 미래 세대에 전달하기 위한 필수적인 기준을 제공합니다. 그러나 이 표준은 문화유산 식별 방법이나 결정에 필요한 특정한 전문성에 대해서는 다루고 있지 않다는 점도 참고해야 합니다. 이러한 점은 사용자들이 직접 문화유산의 특성과 가치를 이해하고 별도의 기준을 마련하도록 유도할 수 있습니다. 전반적으로, EN 16853:2017은 문화유산 보존의 체계적인 접근을 통해 보존 과정의 질을 높이고, 다양한 이해관계자 간의 협력을 촉진하는 중요한 문서입니다.
La norme SIST EN 16853:2017, portant sur la conservation du patrimoine culturel, présente un cadre précieux pour le processus de prise de décision, de planification et d'exécution des actions de conservation du patrimoine culturel tangible. Sa portée se concentre sur les expressions matérielles de ce patrimoine, englobant des objets individuels, des collections, des environnements bâtis, des sites historiques, des sites archéologiques et des paysages culturels. L'un des principaux atouts de cette norme est sa capacité à standardiser les méthodes de conservation, garantissant ainsi une approche cohérente et structurée à travers l'Europe. En définissant clairement les étapes du processus de conservation, elle facilite la collaboration entre divers acteurs impliqués dans la préservation du patrimoine. Ce cadre normatif permet aussi d'éviter des approches hétérogènes qui pourraient nuire à l'intégrité et à la valeur culturelle des biens matériels. La norme SIST EN 16853:2017 est également pertinente pour les acteurs institutionnels et les gestionnaires de projet, car elle fournit des lignes directrices sur la manière de naviguer dans les complexités de la conservation. Même si elle ne couvre pas l'identification du patrimoine culturel ni les compétences nécessaires pour effectuer ces décisions, elle offre une base solide sur laquelle les professionnels peuvent s'appuyer pour développer leurs propres pratiques et approches en matière de conservation. En synthèse, la norme met en avant l'importance de la planification réfléchie et de la prise de décision éclairée dans le cadre de la conservation du patrimoine culturel tangible. Cela garantit que les interventions sont non seulement appropriées mais aussi respectueuses de la valeur historique et culturelle des biens concernés. La SIST EN 16853:2017 se positionne ainsi comme un outil essentiel pour quiconque s'engage dans la préservation de ces précieuses ressources culturelles.
The EN 16853:2017 standard provides a comprehensive framework for the conservation of tangible cultural heritage, emphasizing the critical processes of decision-making, planning, and implementation. Its broad scope encompasses various material expressions of cultural heritage including individual objects, collections, built environments, historic sites, archaeological sites, and cultural landscapes, making it highly relevant to a wide range of stakeholders in the field. One of the key strengths of this standard is its structured approach to the conservation process. By outlining clear methodologies for decision-making and planning, EN 16853:2017 serves as a valuable tool for conservators and cultural heritage professionals. The standard facilitates a systematic evaluation of conservation options, ensuring that decisions are informed and aligned with best practices in heritage management. Additionally, the EN 16853:2017 standard highlights the importance of a holistic perspective in conservation efforts. By integrating various aspects of the heritage conservation process, it encourages a cohesive strategy that takes into account the interrelationships of different cultural heritage elements. This comprehensive view strengthens the overall effectiveness of conservation initiatives, fostering better outcomes for heritage preservation. Moreover, the standard's relevance extends beyond individual practitioners to encompass organizations and institutions involved in the management and conservation of cultural heritage. It provides a common framework that can be adopted across Europe, promoting consistency and quality in conservation practices. While the document does not address the identification of cultural heritage or the competencies required for decision-making, its focus on the conservation process itself ensures that practitioners have a reliable reference point for planning and implementation. This specificity allows for a concentrated effort on executing conservation actions that are in line with established principles. In summary, the EN 16853:2017 standard stands out as an essential guiding document for the conservation of tangible cultural heritage. Its well-defined process and emphasis on strategic planning make it an invaluable resource for professionals committed to preserving our cultural legacies.
EN 16853:2017は、文化遺産の保存プロセスに関する非常に重要な欧州規格であり、その範囲は、物質的な文化遺産の保存に関する意思決定、計画、実施のプロセスを具体的に規定しています。この標準は、個々のオブジェクト、コレクション、建築環境、歴史的な場所、考古学的サイト、文化的景観など、さまざまな形態の有形文化遺産に適用されます。 この標準の強みは、その包括的なアプローチにあります。有形文化遺産の保存における意思決定の各段階で考慮すべき要素を明確にし、関連する計画と実施の手法を提供しています。このため、文化遺産の保持と促進に携わる専門家にとって、実務上のリファレンスとして機能することが期待されます。 EN 16853:2017は、文化遺産を保護するための国際的な基準に基づいたガイドラインを提供する点でも非常に重要です。この規格は、各国や地域における文化遺産の保護に対する統一的なアプローチを促進し、異なる文化圏での保存努力を調和させる役割を担っています。 また、この標準は、文化遺産の特定方法やそれに必要な専門知識、またはプロセスの他の部分における権限については扱っていませんが、それが独自の焦点となり、意思決定者が保全に向けたアプローチを考える際の基盤となります。このように、EN 16853:2017は、文化的価値を維持し、次世代に継承するための重要な枠組みを提供しており、持続可能な文化遺産の管理におけるその関連性は非常に高いと言えます。
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