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Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada Cover Photographs Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada Cover photographs: Front Cover: 1 2 3 1- Teepee rings, Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan, © W. Lynch, Parks Canada, 1989 4 2- Former Bank of Commerce, Nokomis, Saskatchewan, © F. Korvemaker, Saskatchewan Municipal Affairs and Housing, 1987 3- Smiths Falls Bascule Bridge, Smiths Falls, Ontario, © F. Cattroll, Parks Canada 4- Newdale, Manitoba, © Pat Buchik, July 2003 Back Cover: 1- Percy Covered Bridge, Quebec, © Gerard Van Rijn, Parks Canada, 2003 1 2 3 2- Imperial Theatre, Saint John, New Brunswick, © J. Butterill, Parks Canada, 1995 3- Claybank, Saskatchewan, © Guy Masson, PWGSC, 1994 Compliance with these Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada does not, in and of itself, confer immunity from legal obligations. Canadian Cataloguing in Publication Data Main entry under title: Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada Also issued in French under the title: Normes et lignes directrices pour la conservation des lieux patrimoniaux au Canada ISBN 0-662-34897-4 CCG cat. No. R62-343/2003E 1. Historic sites–Conservation and restoration–Handbooks, manuals, etc. 2. Historic buildings–Conservation and restoration–Handbooks, manuals, etc. 3. Architecture–Conservation and restoration–Handbooks, manuals, etc. 4. Landscape architecture–Conservation and restoration–Handbooks, manuals, etc. 5. Historic preservation–Canada– Handbooks, manuals, etc. 6. Cultural property–Canada–Handbooks, manuals, etc. I. Parks Canada Agency. FC215.S72 2001 363.6’9/0971 C2001-900916-X F1010.S72 2001 © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, 2003 Cette publication est aussi disponible en français. www.parkscanada.gc.ca Printing: Tri-Co Group Design: In Grid Communications Contents Foreword...................................................................................................................................................................v Preface and Acknowledgements ......................................................................................................................vi 1 Introduction The Purpose of the Standards and Guidelines .........................................................................................1 Defi nitions of Some Key Terms..................................................................................................................2 The Principles Behind the Standards and Guidelines..............................................................................4 The Format of the Standards and Guidelines ......................................................................................5 How to Use the Standards and Guidelines ..............................................................................................6 2 Standards for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada Applying the Standards ..............................................................................................................................1 The Standards ...................................................................................................................3 3 Guidelines for Archaeological Sites, Landscapes, Buildings and Engineering Works Applying the Guidelines.............................................................................................................................1 Substitute Materials.....................................................................................................................................4 Balancing Other Considerations................................................................................................................5 Guidelines for Archaeological Sites..................................................................................................1 Guidelines for Landscapes Land Patterns ..........................................................................................................................................1 Landforms ...............................................................................................................................................5 Spatial Organization...............................................................................................................................9 Vegetation ..............................................................................................................................................13 Viewscapes.............................................................................................................................................17 Circulation .............................................................................................................................................21 Water Features.......................................................................................................................................25 Built Features.........................................................................................................................................29 Guidelines for Buildings Exterior Wood: Clapboard, weatherboard, shingles, logs and other wooden elements ..................1 Exterior Masonry: Brick, stone, terra cotta, concrete, stucco and mortar...........................................7 Architectural Metals: Cast iron, steel, pressed metal, copper, aluminum and zinc elements........15 Roofs ......................................................................................................................................................20 Windows................................................................................................................................................25 Entrances and Porches .........................................................................................................................30 Storefronts .............................................................................................................................................35 Interior Spaces, Features and Finishes................................................................................................41 Structural Systems................................................................................................................................48 Mechanical Systems: Heating, air conditioning, electrical and plumbing ......................................53 Guidelines for Engineering Works....................................................................................................1 4 Other Considerations Health and Safety Considerations ..................................................................................................................1 Accessibility Considerations............................................................................................................................3 Energy Effi ciency Considerations ...................................................................................................................4 Environmental Considerations .......................................................................................................................7 New Additions to Historic Places ...................................................................................................................8 5 References Glossary.............................................................................................................................................................1 Bibliography ......................................................................................................................................................5 Photo Credits ..................................................................................................................................................15 Standards and Guidelines Foreword The Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada is the result of a major collabo- rative effort among federal, provincial, territorial and municipal governments, heritage conservation profes- sionals, heritage developers, and many individual Canadians. This collaborative process has laid down an important foundation for the evolution of conservation practice in Canada and this approach, based on the involvement of all stakeholders and interested parties, will con- tinue to be used for the periodic revision of the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada and for other issues related to the conservation of historic places. Through this pan-Canadian collaboration, we have reinforced the development of a culture of conservation in Canada, which will continue to fi nd a unique expression in each of the jurisdictions and regions of our country. The development of the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada could not have been so successful without the vision, leadership and rigor of a Parks Canada employee, Gordon Fulton. As a steward and a guide, he has helped to make available to the heritage conservation community an effective new tool. On behalf of Parks Canada, I am proud to adopt the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada for use in our stewardship of Canada’s national historic sites and other heritage properties. Together with our many partners, we will move towards a strengthened culture of conservation. Alan Latourelle Chief Executive Offi cer Parks Canada Foreword v Standards and Guidelines Preface and Acknowledgements Over
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