Ohio Historic Preservation Office
The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation
November 9, 2012
The Secretary of the Interior’s
Standards for Rehabilitation
Helpful guidance for the successful rehabilitation of historic buildings
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Standards for Rehabilitation
• Ten common sense principles emphasizing: – Preservation of historic character– Repair rather than replacement – Compatibility of alterations
• Apply to all types of historic buildings• Pertain to exterior and interior features and
spaces
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Historic Character
Environment
Size
Scale
Materials
Craftsmanship Details
Spaces
Shape
Site
Structure
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Resources
• The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation & Illustrated Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings. Available at www.nps.gov/history/hps/TPS/tax/rhb
• “E-Rehab” - www.cr.nps.gov/hps/e-rehab/ The on-line school for learning about the Standards for Rehabilitation.
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