EN 15946:2011 – Conservation of cultural property – Packing principles for transport
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the packing process for objects considered by the owner/custodian as ready to be moved.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 15898:2011, Conservation of cultural property — Main general terms and definitions
EN ISO 780, Packaging — Pictorial marking for handling of goods (ISO 780:1997)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 15898:2011 and the following apply.
3.1
accompanying condition report
document recording the present state of an object and of any changes during transit
3.2
accompanying documents
set of documents accompanying cultural property during its transport
3.3
consignee
person or organization to whom the shipment of cultural property is to be delivered
NOTE The last consignee is called final consignee.
3.4
courier
person authorized by the owner/custodian and with adequate training/experience to escort shipment of cultural property from the collecting point to the final consignee
3.5
crate
rigid box, case or container forming an outside layer of packaging for an object
3.6
cushioning
material or devices incorporated in a packaging system in order to maintain the physical integrity of cultural property
NOTE Adapted from EN 14182:2002.
3.7
custodian
person or organization to whom possession of the cultural property has been granted by the owner
3.8
facility report
document giving information about the premises, its physical, technical, environmental and security specifications
3.9
owner
person or organization who has legal title of ownership
3.10
packaging
materials or constructions used for packing of cultural property
3.11
packing list
list of the packages in a single consignment attached to the shipping, delivery and receipt notes
3.12
representative
any person acting through delegated authority on behalf of the owner or custodian of cultural property
3.13
site visit
technical survey of an object and its placement prior to its packing and transport
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms
CITES Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
5 Before packing
5.1 Risk assessment
5.1.1 General principles
Packing, materials and the type of transport shall be selected according to a risk assessment. All parties involved should share the relevant information.
It should result from a mutual agreement.
The final decision shall be taken by the owner/custodian.
EN 15946:2011 – Conservation of cultural property – Packing principles for transport