THE INTERPRETATION OF SITES
9.5
1992 1964
N.Zealand Charter
1964 1989
Venice Charter [15], Archaeological Charter V].
1989
Venice Charter [14].
Archaeological PI.
Charter
When the interpretation of a site is appropriate, 9.5ai. it should not compromise the values, appearance, . . structure and materials of a place, or 11. intrude upon the experience of a place. 9.5bi. It should promote the understanding of the site without ever distorting its meaning, and
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it might also promote an understanding of the need for the site's conservation.
Presentation and inforination should 9.5ci. be revised frequently, and .. 11. take account of the multi-faceted approaches to an understanding of the past.
NATURAL DISASTERS (including damage by fire, flood, earthquake and high winds or tornados) 1993
Council
of
R c mm (No.R(93)9).
Europe, at
1992 1993
N . Zealand Charter [7]. C.of E. Rec. R(93)9 [II.~].
1992
N. Zealand Charter [7].
1976
UNESCO Nairobi Recornmendation [27], Council o f E u r o p e R(93)9 [fI.1 l].
1993
1974 1987
Antigua Resolutions [I]. Washington Charter [141.
1974
Antigua Resolutions [I[].
"Noting that human life and its quality should always take p~iority but that strategies for the protection of' the architectural heritage can also protect human life", these should consist of: 9.6ai. an assessment of potential risk, .. 11. a register of sites, with priority to be given to buildings and objects of greatest importance and to those most at risk, ... 111. the preparation of risk mitigation plan, and iv. action to minimise significant risk, while noting 9.6bi. there is a need for s ~ e c i a l solutions to ~ r o v i d e inaxinlum security while not impairing cultural
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heritage, if conflict occurs between the usual security standards applicable to fire and natural catastrophe and criteria to protect cultural heritage in any urban development or slum clearance programme.
Strategies for action once the disaster has occurred should consist of 9.6ci. a guide to emergency operations, noting .. 11, that preventative and repair methods must be adapted to the new specific character of the properties concerned, and iii. a register of all experience and relevant data.