Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01868:reg:6:p68
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01868
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6 (pt 68/86)
Character Range: 227787–232731

Some items are very heavy; always ensure your own safety.

12.4.2.  Equipment (props, sets, building maintenance, conservation, catering, filming, visitors etc)
  Opportunities: Enhanced interpretation of the heritage values through reaching a wider audience; conservation of the heritage fabric.

  Risks: Damage from knocking, scratching and inappropriate loads to floor coverings, plasterwork, timber and textiles; damage to soft furnishings from insect infestation.

a. Movement

PERMITTED ACTIONS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          NOT PERMITTED ACTIONS
Transporting equipment and materials following an established safe access route.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Transporting through the building objects that do not easily fit through doorways and passages.
A minimum of two people to carry a load that is longer than 1.5 m.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Rolling or dragging equipment or material.
Goods must be transported on trolleys with wheels appropriate to the load and the vulnerability of the flooring in the planned route. For example, goods over 50 kg may be transported on trolleys with pneumatic tyres; lighter loads on trolleys with rubber tyres. For goods over 50 kg discuss movement options with heritage staff.   Bringing in props or equipment that may be have insect activity that have not been fumigated or quarantined.
Packing and unpacking in designated areas.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Using trolleys or other mobile equipment with solid wheels/castors on heritage surfaces, including wheelie suitcases.
Transporting organic material that has been fumigated prior to entry.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Carrying any item that may inadvertently knock/scrape objects in heritage spaces (this may include, but is not limited to, backpacks, umbrellas, large handbags etc).
Carrying small bags and placement of small bags on laps or floors, not on furniture.
Moving a maximum of 30 non-heritage stacking function chairs at one time on a trolley with rubber or pneumatic tyres.

PERMITTED ACTIONS                                                                                                                                                                                                NOT PERMITTED ACTIONS
Long-term use of non-heritage historic items, cabinetry or replicas that are clearly marked as props.                                                                                                            Use of props and costumes which prohibit the performer/interpreter a clear vision unless that person is accompanied and guided by a person with clear vision.
Use of personal props and costumes that do not extend outside the direct control of the performer/interpreter.                                                                                                   The use of gaffer tape.
Use of larger costumes and props in the Landmark Zone provided they are not used closer than 2 m to the built heritage fabric.                                                                                   The use of any plant material that has not been fumigated or sprayed with pyrethrum.
Equipment may be placed on heritage floor surfaces providing the equipment has rubber tipped feet, protective feet covers (that is, tennis balls) or is placed on protective covers (that is, carpet squares).   Filming using large cameras that obscure the photographer's view of the immediate area unless the immediate area is clear and the camera is on a tripod.
Electrical equipment that has a current portable appliance test certificate.                                                                                                                                     Props, costumes