Please be aware of these potential dangers when coordinating activities within the structure. Ultraviolet wavelengths are present in florescent light and natural light. Ultraviolet light causes structural damage and fading. The effects of ultraviolet damage are cumulative and irreversible. This damage is often not visible until it is too late.
Heat is produced by all forms of incandescent lighting.
Heat can adversely affect painted surfaces, alter various adhesives' effectiveness, stimulate chemical reactions, and accelerate photochemical degradation in some materials. When utilizing incandescent light sources that will be producing extreme heat levels, a supplemental cooling system, such as a fan, must be provided. Supplemental light sources must be free-standing. Lighting standards must be stabilized with weights and have rubber gaskets to protect the floor surface. If you have any questions concerning the vulnerability of specific objects, please ask to speak to the curator.