Guidance notes

A series of guidance booklets on useful topics has been produced by the Diocesan Advisory Committee to assist churchwardens and architects in the care and conservation of church buildings and churchyards.  When considering schemes, PCCs are advised to obtain copies of the booklets and other relevant publications from the Diocesan Resources Centre (01245 294405) or the DAC Secretary (01245 294423).  The list of topics covered is constantly being reviewed and updated.

• Appointment of Architects or Surveyors and their Fees
• Archaeology
• Asbestos
• Bells and Bellframes
• Books of Remembrance (re-drafted)
• Care and Conservation of Brasses and Slabs
• CCTV
• Chancellor's Guidance on Trees
  
• Cremated Remains Areas
• DAC and the Faculty Process (re-drafted)
• Drainage and Groundworks at Churches
• Electronic Organs
• Environmental Impact of Building Works and Services in Church Buildings
• External Lighting to Churches
• External Notice Boards
• Fire Precautions and Safety (re-drafted)
• Floodlighting
• Footpaths, Accessways and Car Parks
• Heating
• Insurance
• Lighting of Church Interiors
• Maintenance of Gutters and Downpipes
• Monuments and Headstones in Churchyards (updated November 2005)
• Nature Conservation in Churchyards
• New Stained Glass in Windows in Churches
• Pipe Organs
• Redecoration and Painting of Church Interiors
• Repointing
• Security and Related Topics
• Seats and Benches in Churchyards
• Sound Reinforcement Systems in Churches
• Statements of Need and Significance
• Stone Conservation and Renewal: Ashlar and Rubble Masonry
• Sustainable Buildings (Policy Statement)
• Telecommunications Equipment in Churches
• The Changing Church: A guide to developing and adapting church buildings
• The Parish: The Architect: The Contractor
• Using Sustainably Grown Wood
• Window Guards

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