This European Standard defines Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and describes a comprehensive methodology for managing pest problems for protection of cultural heritage. This European Standard applies to objects and buildings, housing collections, such as museums, archives, libraries, historic houses and buildings, places of worship, art dealers and auction rooms, art transport and storage companies. This European Standard does not apply to caves, gardens, and parks.
EN 16790:2016 Referenced Document
EN 15898:2011 Conservation of cultural property - Main general terms and definitions*, 2024-04-20 Update
EN 15946:2011 Conservation of cultural property - Packing principles for transport
EN 15999-1:2014 Conservation of cultural heritage - Guidelines for design of showcases for exhibition and preservation of objects - Part 1: General requirements
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EN 16636:2015 Pest management services - Requirements and competences
ISO 31000:2009 Risk management - Principles and guidelines
EN 16790:2016 history
2016EN 16790:2016 Conservation of cultural heritage - Integrated pest management (IPM) for protection of cultural heritage