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Concern |
AAM Description |
Crozier Facility |
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Temperature |
Heat and temperature
fluctuations accelerate |
Constant 70°+/-3° |
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deterioration of
collections |
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Recommend 70° |
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Relative Humidity |
High humidity promotes
harmful chemical reactions. |
Constant 50% RH +/-3% |
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Low humidity may lead to
embrittlement. |
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Recommend 50% RH |
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UV Radiation Control |
Light can accelerate
deterioration of materials |
Light tight building. UV
shields installed on florescent lights |
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Air Quality |
The two major types of
pollutants are gases and |
The HVAC system
maintains air quality control by |
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particulates which
contribute to object deterioration. |
filtration of gaseous
and particulate matter. |
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Security |
Museum storage should be
physically secure. |
Level 3 graded alarm
system with central station |
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backup providing armed
guard response with police |
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backup. |
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Fire Protection |
Systems should be
installed in museum storage for |
Hardwired smoke head
fire detection alarm system |
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the detection and
suppression of fire. |
connected to central
station response by the fire |
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department. Response in
5 minutes. |
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Housekeeping |
Inspecting for pests |
Weekly - Inspecting for
pests |
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Monitoring Temp/RH |
Daily - Monitoring Temp/RH |
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Calibrating
environmental equipment |
Quarterly - Calibrating
environmental equipment |
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Checking of
fire/intrusion systems |
Daily - Checking of
fire/intrusion systems |
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Vacuuming/mopping of
floors |
Daily -
Vacuuming/mopping of floors |
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Dusting |
Weekly - Dusting |
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Trash Disposal |
Daily - Trash Disposal |