Overview

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. 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 document (EN 16853:2017) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 346 "Conservation of cultural heritage", the secretariat of which is held by UNI (Italy). The German collaboration is the responsibility of Working Committee NA 005-01-36 AA "Erhaltung des kulturellen Erbes (SpA zu CEN/TC 346)" ("Conservation of cultural heritage (national Mirror Committee to CEN/TC 346)") at Standards Committee Building and Civil Engineering (NABau).

Document: references other documents

Responsible national committee

NA 005-01-36 AA - Conservation of cultural heritage (national mirror committee for CEN/TC 346)  

Responsible european committee

CEN/TC 346/WG 11 - Conservation process