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Not Recommended
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| Preserve significant existing features of the Cenotaph/Monument.
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Removing or radically changing existing features of the Cenotaph/Monument.
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| Document the form and the condition of the Cenotaph/Monument and its materials prior to beginning project work.
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Undertaking project work on the Cenotaph/ Monument without first documenting their existing character and condition.
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| Evaluate the overall condition of the Cenotaph/Monument through investigation, analysis, monitoring or testing to determine the appropriate conservation actions.
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Initiating a repair without understanding the cause of the problem being treated.
Carrying out a repair that does not address the cause of the problem.
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| Review whether problems with one component or material of the Cenotaph/Monument are contributing to problems with another component or material.
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| Ensure that all proposed conservation actions represent minimum interventions to solve identified problems.
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Proposing excessive or uncalled for work on the Cenotaph/Monument because funding is available.
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| Record all conservation actions undertaken on a Cenotaph/Monument with the dates of the interventions. Maintain this record in a safe and accessible place for future custodians and conservators.
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| Recommended
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Not Recommended
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| Any conservation actions should not interfere with water drainage away from the base of the Cenotaph/Monument.
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Implementing conservation actions that result in water accumulating at the base of the Cenotaph/Monument.
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| Clean the Cenotaph/Monument using the gentlest methods possible and only when necessary to halt deterioration or remove heavy soiling or graffiti.
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Cleaning the Cenotaph/Monument when it is not heavily soiled to create a 'new' appearance, thus needlessly introducing chemicals or moisture into the materials.
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| Clean the Cenotaph/Monument from the bottom up to avoid streaking. Refer to the individual material guidelines for specific guidance on cleaning.
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Cleaning the Cenotaph/Monument more than is necessary.
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| Consideration should be given to evaluating tall or slender Cenotaphs/Monuments to determine their ability to resist forces from wind, seismic activity, and other ground vibrations. A Professional Engineer, licensed to practice in the Province in which the Cenotaph/Monument is located, must complete this evaluation. The National Building Code of Canada, though not directly applicable to monuments, should be followed as a basis for estimating the applied loading on the Cenotaph/Monument.
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Ignoring the potential effects of local seismic activity on tall or slender Cenotaphs/Monuments.
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| Consider the potential effects from individuals climbing on the Cenotaph/Monument on its stability and strength.
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| Develop a plan for the ongoing maintenance of the Cenotaph/Monument.
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Initiating maintenance of the Cenotaph/ Monument only when a problem is evident.
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