SIST EN 16893:2018
(Main)Conservation of Cultural Heritage - Specifications for location, construction and modification of buildings or rooms intended for the storage or use of heritage collections
Conservation of Cultural Heritage - Specifications for location, construction and modification of buildings or rooms intended for the storage or use of heritage collections
This European Standard gives specifications and guidance for the location, construction and arrangement of building specifically intended for internal storage of all heritage collection types and formats.
This standard applies to buildings where collections are housed permanently and can be used as guidance for shorter-term display spaces where appropriate. Throughout the document, where specifications relate exclusively to storage spaces, these are defined as such. Where specifications can also be applied to areas such as display galleries or reading rooms, these applications are referred to explicitly.
Clauses relating to risks associated with security, environmental hazards, fire, water and pests apply to buildings as a whole and to any room in which collections may be held.
Some of the clauses in this standard may be applicable in protected historic buildings that contain collections. In these settings, the scope for any alterations or achievement of conditions suitable for collections may be limited by the historic character of the structure, especially where it is protected by heritage regulations.
NOTE This standard covers the structure of buildings containing heritage collections, whether for storage or use. For a description of technical processing spaces recommended in the design specifically of a storage building open to the public, attention is drawn to EN 16141.
This standard should be seen as complementary to national or local building regulations and specifications.
Erhaltung des kulturellen Erbes - Neue Stätten und Gebäude für die Lagerung und Nutzung von Sammlungen
Diese Europäische Norm gibt Spezifikationen und Leitlinien für den Ort, Neubau und Anordnung von Gebäuden, die speziell für die Lagerung aller Arten und Formate von Kulturerbesammlungen vorgesehen sind.
Diese Norm gilt für Gebäude, in denen Sammlungen dauerhaft aufbewahrt werden, und sie kann gegebenenfalls als Leitfaden zu Räumen für kurzfristigere Ausstellungen angewendet werden. In diesem Dokument werden Spezifikationen, die sich ausschließlich auf Lagerräume beziehen, durchgehend als solche definiert. Wenn Spezifikationen auch für Bereiche wie Ausstellungsgalerien und Lesesäle gelten können, wird auf diese Einsatzbereiche ausdrücklich Bezug genommen.
Abschnitte, die sich auf Risiken in Verbindung mit Sicherheit, umgebungsbezogenen Gefährdungen, Feuer, Wasser und Schädlingen beziehen, gelten für Gebäude als Ganzes sowie für jeden Raum, der möglicherweise der Aufbewahrung von Sammlungen dienen kann.
Einige der in dieser Norm enthaltenen Abschnitte können in geschützten historischen Gebäuden gelten, die Sammlungen enthalten. Der Anwendungsbereich für das Ändern oder Erreichen von Bedingungen, die für Sammlungen geeignet sind, kann in diesem Umfeld durch den historischen Charakter des Bauwerks eingeschränkt sein, insbesondere dort, wo es durch Vorschriften zum Erbe geschützt ist.
ANMERKUNG Diese Norm behandelt die Struktur von Gebäuden, die Kulturerbesammlungen enthalten, unabhängig ob zur Lagerung und Nutzung. Für eine Beschreibung technischer Diensträume, die in der Gestaltung eines der Öffentlichkeit zugänglichen Lagerhauses speziell empfohlen sind, siehe EN 16141.
Diese Norm sollte als Ergänzung zu nationalen oder regionalen Bauvorschriften und Gebäudespezifikationen angesehen werden.
Conservation du patrimoine culturel - Nouveaux sites et bâtiments destinés au stockage et à l'utilisation de collections
La présente Norme européenne fournit des spécifications et recommandations ayant trait à l'emplacement, la construction et l'aménagement des bâtiments destinés au stockage interne de collections de tout type et format.
La présente norme s'applique aux bâtiments qui abritent des collections de façon permanente et peut, le cas échéant, servir de recommandations pour les espaces d'exposition temporaire. Tout au long du document, lorsque les spécifications concernent exclusivement les espaces de stockage, elles seront définies comme telles. Lorsque les spécifications peuvent également être appliquées à d'autres zones, telles que les galeries d'exposition et salles de lecture, ces applications sont explicitement citées.
Les articles relatifs aux risques liés à la sûreté, aux risques environnementaux, au feu, à l'eau et aux nuisibles s'appliquent aux bâtiments dans leur ensemble ainsi qu'à toute pièce dans laquelle des collections pourraient être conservées.
Certains des articles de la présente norme peuvent s'appliquer aux bâtiments historiques protégés qui abritent des collections. Dans ce type de bâtiment, le domaine d'application de toute modification d'état ou mise en place des conditions appropriées pour les collections peut être limité par la nature historique de la structure, en particulier lorsqu'elle est soumise à des réglementations de protection du patrimoine.
NOTE La présente norme couvre la structure des bâtiments abritant des collections, que ce soit en vue d'un stockage ou d'une utilisation. Pour une description des espaces de traitement techniques recommandés pour la conception spécifique d'un bâtiment de stockage ouvert au public, l'attention est attirée sur l'EN 16141.
Il convient de considérer la présente norme comme complémentaire des spécifications et réglementations nationales ou locales en matière de construction.
Ohranjanje kulturne dediščine - Specifikacije za lokacijo, gradnjo in spreminjanje stavb ali prostorov, namenjenih za shranjevanje ali uporabo zbirk kulturne dediščine
Ta osnutek evropskega standarda podaja specifikacije in smernice za lokacijo, gradnjo ali prilagajanje stavbe katere koli oblike ali prostorov znotraj obstoječe stavbe, ki so namenjeni posebej za notranje shranjevanje in uporabo zbirk kulturne dediščine vseh tipov in oblik (pri čemer uporaba vključuje predstavitev ali upravljanje itd.).
Točke, ki se nanašajo na varnostna tveganja, okoljske nevarnosti, požare, vodo in škodljivce, veljajo za celotne stavbe in za kateri koli prostor, kjer se lahko hranijo zbirke. Ta standard se uporablja pri stavbah, kjer so zbirke hranjene trajno, in se lahko uporablja kot vodilo za prostore za kratkotrajno predstavitev, kjer je to ustrezno.
Nekatere točke tega standarda veljajo za zaščitene zgodovinske stavbe, ki hranijo zbirke. V teh pogojih je lahko obseg morebitnih sprememb ali doseganja pogojev, primernih za zbirke, omejen z zgodovinsko naravo konstrukcije.
Ta osnutek evropskega standarda naj bi se obravnaval kot dodatek državnim ali lokalnim predpisom in specifikacijam za stavbe.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 29-Sep-2015
- Publication Date
- 26-Feb-2018
- Technical Committee
- I13 - Imaginarni 13
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 19-Feb-2018
- Due Date
- 26-Apr-2018
- Completion Date
- 27-Feb-2018
Overview
EN 16893:2018 - Conservation of Cultural Heritage - provides European specifications and guidance for the location, construction and modification of buildings or rooms intended for the storage or use of heritage collections. Published by CEN, the standard applies primarily to permanent collection storage and may be used as guidance for display galleries, reading rooms and short‑term exhibition spaces where appropriate. Clauses address whole‑building risks (security, fire, water, pests, environmental hazards) and note constraints when working in protected historic buildings. EN 16893 complements national/local building regulations and related standards.
Key topics and technical requirements
The standard sets out practical design and management topics to protect heritage collections, including:
- Risk management and sustainability
- Site hazard identification, natural hazards and site capacity
- Facilities management and environmental strategies
- Building specifications
- Location, structure, construction materials and building acclimatization
- Passive/low‑energy design approaches for stable storage environments
- Environmental protection and monitoring
- Air quality (external/internal pollutants), ventilation and environmental monitoring strategies
- Mechanical environmental control and HVAC considerations for repositories
- Integrated pest management and water protection
- Prevention of infestation, design of drainage, rainwater systems and material choices
- Lighting and glazing
- Guidance on glazing, light levels and artificial lighting to minimise light damage
- Fire protection
- Fire risk assessment, structural fire resistance, compartmentation, detection and suppression options (annex on automatic systems)
- Security
- Site and room security, access control, and protection against intrusion
- Practical infrastructure
- Floor load calculations, ceilings, storage layout and emergency electrical supply
- Supporting guidance
- Informative annexes on environmental risk (temperature, RH), pollutants, light sensitivity and recommended loads
Applications and users
EN 16893 is intended for professionals involved in the creation, adaptation or management of museum and archive spaces:
- Architects and building designers
- Museum planners and collection managers
- Conservators and conservation officers
- Building services and HVAC engineers
- Fire protection and security consultants
- Heritage authorities and facility managers
Practical uses include planning new storage facilities, retrofitting historic buildings to house collections, specifying environmental controls, and preparing risk‑based fire/security strategies to support long‑term preservation.
Related standards
- EN 16141 (technical processing spaces for storage buildings open to the public) - referenced for specific processing area design
- National/local building regulations and conservation guidelines - EN 16893 is complementary and should be used alongside statutory requirements
For the complete technical text and implementation details, consult the official EN 16893:2018 document from CEN or your national standards body.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 16893:2018 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Conservation of Cultural Heritage - Specifications for location, construction and modification of buildings or rooms intended for the storage or use of heritage collections". This standard covers: This European Standard gives specifications and guidance for the location, construction and arrangement of building specifically intended for internal storage of all heritage collection types and formats. This standard applies to buildings where collections are housed permanently and can be used as guidance for shorter-term display spaces where appropriate. Throughout the document, where specifications relate exclusively to storage spaces, these are defined as such. Where specifications can also be applied to areas such as display galleries or reading rooms, these applications are referred to explicitly. Clauses relating to risks associated with security, environmental hazards, fire, water and pests apply to buildings as a whole and to any room in which collections may be held. Some of the clauses in this standard may be applicable in protected historic buildings that contain collections. In these settings, the scope for any alterations or achievement of conditions suitable for collections may be limited by the historic character of the structure, especially where it is protected by heritage regulations. NOTE This standard covers the structure of buildings containing heritage collections, whether for storage or use. For a description of technical processing spaces recommended in the design specifically of a storage building open to the public, attention is drawn to EN 16141. This standard should be seen as complementary to national or local building regulations and specifications.
This European Standard gives specifications and guidance for the location, construction and arrangement of building specifically intended for internal storage of all heritage collection types and formats. This standard applies to buildings where collections are housed permanently and can be used as guidance for shorter-term display spaces where appropriate. Throughout the document, where specifications relate exclusively to storage spaces, these are defined as such. Where specifications can also be applied to areas such as display galleries or reading rooms, these applications are referred to explicitly. Clauses relating to risks associated with security, environmental hazards, fire, water and pests apply to buildings as a whole and to any room in which collections may be held. Some of the clauses in this standard may be applicable in protected historic buildings that contain collections. In these settings, the scope for any alterations or achievement of conditions suitable for collections may be limited by the historic character of the structure, especially where it is protected by heritage regulations. NOTE This standard covers the structure of buildings containing heritage collections, whether for storage or use. For a description of technical processing spaces recommended in the design specifically of a storage building open to the public, attention is drawn to EN 16141. This standard should be seen as complementary to national or local building regulations and specifications.
SIST EN 16893:2018 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.040.01 - Buildings in general; 97.195 - Items of art and handicrafts. Cultural property and heritage. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.GHGLãþLQHErhaltung des kulturellen Erbes - Neue Stätten und Gebäude für die Lagerung und Nutzung von SammlungenConservation du patrimoine culturel - Nouveaux sites et bâtiments destinés au stockage et à l'utilisation de collectionsConservation of Cultural Heritage - Specifications for location, construction and modification of buildings or rooms intended for the storage or use of heritage collections97.195GHGLãþLQDItems of art and handicrafts. Cultural property and heritage91.040.01Stavbe na splošnoBuildings in generalICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16893:2018SIST EN 16893:2018en,fr,de01-april-2018SIST EN 16893:2018SLOVENSKI
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Conservation of Cultural Heritage æ Specifications for locationá construction and modification of buildings or rooms intended for the storage or use of heritage collections Conservation du patrimoine culturel æ Spécifications pour l 5emplacementá la construction et la modification des bâtiments et des salles destinés au stockage ou à l 5utilisation de collections
Erhaltung des kulturellen Erbes æ Festlegungen für Standortá Errichtung und Änderung von Gebäuden oder Räumlichkeiten für die Lagerung oder Nutzung von Sammlungen des kulturellen Erbes This European Standard was approved by CEN on
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Automatic fire-fighting systems . 31 A.1 General . 31 A.2 Combustible materials . 31 A.3 Inert gas and chemical agent suppression systems . 31 A.4 Overpressure . 32 A.5 Reduced oxygen systems . 32 A.6 Water-mist systems . 32 SIST EN 16893:2018
Relative risk of damage and deterioration due to temperature . 33 Annex C (informative)
Relative risk of damage and deterioration due to relative humidity . 36 Annex D (informative)
Examples of internal pollutants and their sources . 39 Annex E (informative)
Light Sensitivity - Sensitivity of coloured materials to light. 40 Annex F (informative)
Recommended maximum loads . 41 Bibliography . 42
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SIST EN 16893:2018は、文化遺産の保存に関する重要な標準を提供しており、特に遺産コレクションの保管または使用を目的とした建物または部屋の位置、建設、改造に関する仕様を策定しています。この標準は、さまざまなタイプとフォーマットの遺産コレクションの内部保管を目的とした建物の位置、建設、配置についての指針を与えることを主な目的としています。 この標準の強みは、コレクションを恒久的に保管する建物に適用されるだけでなく、短期間の展示スペースにも適用可能な点です。これは、保管スペースに関連する具体的な仕様が明確に定義されているため、実践的で利用しやすいものとなっています。また、展示ギャラリーや閲覧室にも適用可能な仕様についても明記されており、多様な利用状況に対応しています。 さらに、セキュリティ、環境リスク、火災、水害、害虫に関連する条項は、建物全体およびコレクションが保管される可能性のある部屋に適用されるため、包括的な保護策を提供します。このように、該当する条項は、適切な管理が求められる遺産コレクションの安全性と保存状態を確保するための基盤となっています。 歴史的建物におけるコレクションの適切な保管に関しても、SIST EN 16893:2018は参考にされるべきです。これらの建物は文化遺産条例によって保護されているため、構造の歴史的特性によって変更の範囲が制限されることがあります。しかし、標準はこのような特別な環境においても適用可能な指針を提供し、遺産コレクションの保存に寄与します。 この標準は、国家や地方の建築規則および仕様と補完的に見るべきであり、遺産コレクションの保存に関する建物の設計や管理において不可欠な要素となっています。全体として、SIST EN 16893:2018は、文化遺産の保存に関する実用的で広範なガイドラインを提供し、その重要性はますます高まっています。
The SIST EN 16893:2018 standard provides a comprehensive set of specifications and guidance tailored for the location, construction, and modification of buildings intended for the storage or use of heritage collections. Its scope is particularly significant as it encompasses a broad range of building types dedicated to the internal storage of various heritage collection formats. One of the standard's standout strengths lies in its detailed attention to the specific requirements necessary for ensuring the preservation and safeguarding of cultural heritage. It not only addresses buildings designed for permanent collections but also extends its applicability to temporary display spaces, making it a flexible resource for facilities that manage heritage items. Additionally, the clauses dedicated to risk management are critical. They comprehensively cover potential threats such as security concerns, environmental hazards, fire, water, and pest infestations. This broad risk assessment framework ensures that heritage collections are protected holistically across all areas of a facility, not just in storage rooms. The standard also acknowledges the complexities involved when dealing with historic buildings that house collections. It recognizes that modifications may be constrained by heritage regulations, which is a crucial consideration for many institutions operating within the framework of preserving both the collection and the historic structure itself. By providing specifications that bridge technical needs with regulatory frameworks, the SIST EN 16893:2018 serves as an essential complement to national and local building regulations. This ensures that heritage conservation efforts are not only aligned with contemporary best practices but also respect and adhere to the individual character of historic buildings. In conclusion, the SIST EN 16893:2018 standard is a vital resource for the conservation of cultural heritage, offering clear, actionable specifications for the architecture of buildings housing heritage collections. Its relevance spans various contexts, ensuring that it remains a key reference in effectively managing and preserving our cultural assets.
La norme SIST EN 16893:2018 fournit des spécifications essentielles et des orientations pour la localisation, la construction et l'agencement des bâtiments destinés au stockage interne de collections patrimoniales. Son champ d'application est particulièrement pertinent pour les structures où les collections sont conservées de manière permanente, tout en offrant des recommandations applicables aux espaces d'exposition de courte durée lorsqu'il est approprié. Les points forts de cette norme résident dans sa capacité à traiter des risques variés liés à la sécurité, aux dangers environnementaux, au feu, à l'eau et aux nuisibles. Ces clauses, qui s'appliquent non seulement à l'ensemble du bâtiment, mais aussi à toute pièce où des collections peuvent être entreposées, renforcent l'exigence d'un environnement sécurisé pour le patrimoine. De plus, la prise en compte des bâtiments historiques protégés témoigne de la sensibilité de la norme face aux limites imposées par le caractère historique des structures, ce qui permet d'adapter les interventions sans compromettre la valeur patrimoniale. La norme sert de complément aux réglementations et spécifications de construction nationales ou locales, ce qui lui confère une grande pertinence dans le cadre des diverses législations en matière de conservation. En définissant clairement les espaces de stockage par rapport à d'autres types d'installations, comme les galeries d'exposition ou les salles de lecture, elle offre une clarté indispensable aux professionnels impliqués dans la conservation du patrimoine. En somme, la norme SIST EN 16893:2018 se positionne comme un outil indispensable pour garantir que les bâtiments dédiés au patrimoine respectent les meilleures pratiques en matière de sécurité et de conservation, tout en s’adaptant aux exigences spécifiques de chaque projet, qu'il s'agisse de nouvelles constructions ou de modifications de bâtiments existants.
Die Norm SIST EN 16893:2018 stellt eine bedeutende Grundlage für die Konservierung des kulturellen Erbes dar, indem sie spezifische Anforderungen und Leitlinien für den Standort, die Konstruktion und die Gestaltung von Gebäuden oder Räumen bietet, die für die Lagerung oder Nutzung von Erbesammlungen bestimmt sind. Der Geltungsbereich dieser europäischen Norm hebt sich dadurch hervor, dass sie nicht nur für die dauerhafte Lagerung, sondern auch für kurzfristige Ausstellungsräume anwendbar ist, was ihre Relevanz in verschiedenen Nutzungskontexten erhöht. Ein herausragendes Merkmal der Norm ist die ausführliche Berücksichtigung von Sicherheit und Umweltrisiken. Die spezifischen Klauseln zu Umwelteinflüssen, Brandschutz, Wasserschäden und Schädlingsbekämpfung sind für alle Gebäude von großer Bedeutung und garantieren die Integrität der Sammlungen. Dies zeigt sich besonders in der Anwendung dieser Anforderungen auf Räume, in denen Sammlungen aufbewahrt werden. Darüber hinaus bezieht sich die Norm auch auf geschützte historische Gebäude, was ihre Flexibilität und Anwendbarkeit in verschiedenen baulichen Kontexten unterstreicht. Diese Berücksichtigung stellt sicher, dass auch unter den Einschränkungen, die durch den historischen Charakter eines Gebäudes entstehen, die Bedingungen für die Lagerung wertvoller Sammlungen optimiert werden können. Ein weiterer positiver Aspekt der SIST EN 16893:2018 ist ihre Komplementarität zu nationalen oder lokalen Bauvorschriften. Diese Ergänzung bedeutet, dass die Norm nicht im Widerspruch zu bestehenden Regelungen steht, sondern vielmehr als wertvolles Hilfsmittel dient, um den besten Standard für die Gestaltung und den Schutz von Kulturgütern zu gewährleisten. Insgesamt stellt die SIST EN 16893:2018 eine essentielle Richtlinie für Fachleute dar, die an der Planung und Umsetzung von Einrichtungen für das kulturelle Erbe beteiligt sind. Ihre umfassenden Bestimmungen und die Anpassungsfähigkeit an unterschiedliche Nutzungsszenarien machen sie zu einem unverzichtbaren Instrument in der Konservierungsarchitektur.
SIST EN 16893:2018 표준은 문화유산 보존을 위한 건물 또는 방의 위치, 건설 및 수정에 대한 사양을 제공하는 유럽 표준으로, 특히 유산 컬렉션의 내부 저장을 목표로 하는 건물의 설계 및 구성에 대한 지침을 제시합니다. 이 표준은 다양한 유형의 유산 컬렉션이 영구적으로 보관되는 건물에 적용되며, 적절한 경우 단기 전시 공간에 대한 지침으로도 활용될 수 있습니다. 이 표준의 강점 중 하나는 유산 컬렉션의 저장 장소에만 국한되지 않고, 전시 갤러리나 열람실과 같은 다른 공간에도 명확하게 적용할 수 있는 조항들을 포함하고 있다는 점입니다. 또한 보안, 환경 위험, 화재, 수분 및 해충과 관련된 위험에 대한 조항은 건물 전체와 컬렉션이 보관되는 모든 방에 적용되므로, 포괄적인 안전 기준을 제공합니다. 특히 역사적인 보호 건물에서 컬렉션을 포함하는 경우에도 이 표준의 일부 조항이 적용될 수 있습니다. 이런 상황에서는 건물의 역사적 특성으로 인해 구조 변경이나 조건을 조정하는 데 제약이 있을 수 있다는 점을 인식해야 합니다. 따라서 이 표준은 건물 구조에 대한 중요한 지침을 제공하면서도, 문화유산 보호 규정을 준수할 수 있도록 합니다. SIST EN 16893:2018 표준은 국가 또는 지역의 건축 규정 및 사양과 상호 보완적인 관계에 있다는 점에서도 큰 의의를 지닙니다. 이는 유산 컬렉션의 저장 및 활용을 위한 건물 설계에 있어 통합적이고 다각적인 접근 방식을 가능하게 하며, 문화유산의 지속 가능한 보존을 위한 필수적인 가이드라인으로 기능합니다.
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