What is BS EN 15898 about?
BS EN 15898 discusses main general terms and definitions in the conservation of cultural heritage. BS EN 15898 defines the main general terms used in the field of conservation of cultural heritage with particular attention to those terms which have wide use or significance.
Who is BS EN 15898 for?
BS EN 15898 on main general terms and definitions in the conservation of cultural heritage is useful for:
- Cultural heritage owners
- Cultural heritage conservation professionals
- Heritage management department
- Government bodies or authorities of cultural heritage
- Architects
Why should you use BS EN 15898?
BS EN 15898 provides term and their definitions for a set of general concepts that are widely used by those working in the field of conservation of tangible cultural heritage.
The purpose of BS EN 15898 is to bring greater understanding and encourage collaboration amongst those who have responsibility for or are interested in cultural heritage.
BS EN 15898 is intended to achieve fairness in procurement by ensuring that requirements are clearly and accurately defined and specified and by encouraging transparency of decision-making, particularly in competitive situations.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 15898:2019 supersedes BS EN 15898:2011, which is withdrawn. BS EN 15898:2019 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 15898:2011. These include:
- Additional terms were added
- Accessibility
- Agent of deterioration
- Conservation process
- Conservation report
- Emergency response
- Integrated Pest Management
- Structural stability
- Object identification
- Modifications on some existing definitions and notes were carried out
