Implementing a sustainable fire suppression pipe leak repair plan [a three-part implementation project to repair leaking pipes in the museum's fire suppression system, install a nitrogen generator…

The Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco was awarded $700,000 under the National Endowment for the Humanities' Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access federal grant program to implement Phase 1 of a project repairing leaking pipes in the museum's fire suppression system. Founded in 1966 and housing over 18,000 objects, the Asian Art Museum has been addressing leaks in the building's fire suppression pipes since 2005, with over 13 significant leaks identified that threaten its facilities and renowned collection. Grant funds will allow the museum to repair and extend the lifespan of the system, protecting the collections and preventing further damage to the pipes. The Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access program aims to ensure long-term access to cultural resources in libraries, museums, and archives by supporting projects that promote preservation and intellectual access.

Implementing a sustainable fire suppression pipe leak repair plan [a three-part implementation project to repair leaking pipes in the museum's fire suppression system, install a nitrogen generator to prolong the lifespan of the system, and develop a multi-departmental art protection plan. The asian art museum (AAM) seeks to fund phase 1 of a two-phase project addressing leaking pipes in the museum's fire suppression system. AAM opened to the public in 1966 and moved to its current building in 2003. Despite significant renovations and infrastructural improvements to the historic building, AAM staff began identifying leaks in the building's fire suppression pipes beginning in 2005. Since then, more than 13 significant leaks have been identified, threatening the safety of its facilities and its renowned collection of more than 18,000 objects spanning 6,000 years. Grant funding will allow the museum to repair and extend the lifespan of the fire suppression system, protecting the collections and preventing further damage to the fire suppression pipes.]