B36 · Reference edition 2026.11
Clearance and fit — Definition and boundaries
Fit includes the stored object, support layers, access space and the way the enclosure is opened. These are separate considerations.
Scope and purpose
Start by separating the named concept from adjacent concepts. Use the observation below to identify the question the record is intended to answer. Read the caution before applying the example. A definition is useful only when another reader can tell what falls outside it.
Working notes
This collection describes enclosure forms, access routes and documentation practices for paper-based material. It is intended for reading and planning, not for directing treatment of fragile objects. Fold diagrams and record examples are original illustrations with no associated collection or accession data. Material descriptions distinguish observed features from documented properties. Decisions about a real object, its condition and its environment require the relevant professional judgement.
Practical example
Describe where clearance is intended rather than providing one unexplained overall allowance.
| Reference record | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| B36 | Clearance and fit |
| Scope and purpose | Fit includes the stored object, support layers, access space and the way the enclosure is opened. These are separate considerations. |
| Limits and interpretation | An overly tight enclosure can impede access; an overly loose one can allow movement. |
Review checklist
Write a one-sentence scope statement; identify a neighbouring concept; record what the example does not establish.