Exhibit Fabrication Phase

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The Exhibit Fabrication Phase

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• STANDARD 21: Exhibit Fabrication Process

Fabrication of exhibit structures and the exhibit environment must conform to the design documents and follow all conservation specifications

• STANDARD 22: Object Protection During Fabrication

Protective measures must ensure object safety during fabrication OR: Objects must not be exposed to the dust and physical risks inherent in fabrication

• STANDARD 23: Exhibit Space Modifications

Any modifications (such as structural changes or technical controls) that have been planned in order to fulfill the object Conservation Requirements must be made as specified
OR: Planned modifications must be made to the Exhibit Space to fulfill the Conservation Requirements

• STANDARD 24: Object Conservation Treatment

The recommended object conservation treatments must be performed to stablilize the objects and prepare them for going on safe exhibit.