Author: Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service
Place: Washington D.C.
Publisher: Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service
Year: 1980
Volume: for onsers 8
Pages: 14
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: History
Keyword: Historic Building
Classification: 720.288
Shelf: C3R4
Accession No: B747
Contents: Guidelines for Applying the Secretary of the Interior’s Standard for Rehabilitation The Environment Building Site Building: Structural Systems Building: Exterior Features Building: Interior Features New Construction Mechanical System: Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection Safety and Code Requirements
Abstract: The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation guide the repair and alteration of historic buildings, balancing modern use with preservation. Widely accepted at federal, state, and local levels, these standards ensure that rehabilitation projects maintain the distinctive historical and architectural features of buildings. They allow necessary changes to meet contemporary needs while protecting a building’s character. The Standards are applied flexibly, considering the economic and technical feasibility of each project. Overall, they provide a framework that supports both the preservation of historic integrity and practical adaptation for ongoing use.