ISO 11799:2015规定了用于长期存储档案和图书馆资料的存储库的特征。它包括建筑物的选址、施工和翻新，以及建筑物内部和周围使用的装置和设备。 它适用于存储库中保存的所有档案和图书馆资料，其中混合介质可能与纸质材料一起存储。它不排除在单个存储库内建立单独的区域或隔间，在这些区域或隔间内，环境可以得到控制，以创造适合特定档案材料需求的条件。 在许多领域，国家或地方建筑法规可能包括公共建筑和存放贵重物品的建筑的施工、安全和安保（防火措施、紧急出口、防震、防盗、防盗、恐怖行为等），以及专业使用的服务和设备。因此，本国际标准避免了这些领域的详细规则和规定，除非建议对这些要求进行补充。

ISO 11799:2015 specifies the characteristics of repositories used for the long-term storage of archive and library materials. It covers the siting and construction and renovation of the building and the installation and equipment to be used both within and around the building. It applies to all archive and library materials held in repositories, where mixed media may be stored together with paper-based materials. It does not preclude the establishment of separate areas or compartments within individual repositories, where the environment can be controlled to create conditions suitable for the needs of specific archive materials. In a number of fields, national or local building regulations may encompass such matters as construction, safety and security for public buildings and buildings in which valuable objects are stored (fire precautions, emergency exits, security against earthquakes, theft, burglary, terrorist acts, etc.), as well as services and equipment in professional use. This International Standard therefore avoids detailed rules and regulations in these fields, except when recommending what may be additions to these requirements.