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Care of Churches > Guidelines
DAC Guidance Notes on all topics of Church care and maintenance.
Most of the documents are in PDF format - if you do not have one installed on your computer, a free reader can be downloaded from www.adobe.com

Appointing an Architect or Surveyor / Church Inspector
Guidance on how to appoint an architect/surveyor to carry out the quinquennial inspection of your church and / or other works. The up-to-date list ... more >

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Archaeological implications of works
Most parish churches have evidence of changes in design, structure and fabric that reflect the development of Christianity in the community. The chur ... more >

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Asbestos
Guidance on parish's responsibilities regarding asbestos. ... more >

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Carpeting in Churches
TO CARPET OR NOT TO CARPET? Carpets are becoming increasingly common in parish churches. To some they provide a friendly warm atmosphere, to other ... more >

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Church Noticeboards
A leaflet giving good advice on the design and construction of Church Noticeboards, produced by the Diocesan Communications dept. Parishes should b ... more >

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Churchyards
Guidance on all aspects of care of the churchyard, including paths, walls, and ecology. ... more >

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Conservation Management Plans Guidance
Guidance on producing Conservation Managment Plans for Major Churches, issued by the Church Buildings Council (CBC, formerly the CCC) in July 2007. ... more >

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CCTV installation
Guidance for parishes considering the installation of CCTV ... more >

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DAC Site Visits
Guidance for parishes on the process for DAC visits to churches and churchyards. ... more >

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Digital Projectors and Screens
Guidance for parishes who are considering the permanent installation of digital projectors and screens. ... more >

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Electrical Installations in Churches
Guidelines on what needs to be taken into consideration when planning any type of electrical work in your church. ... more >

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Fire Precautions for Church Buildings
These guidelines provide general advice and set out some of the steps you can take to protect your church. The guidelines are not exhaustive and profe ... more >

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Funding for Churches
Details of sources of funding and advice for repair works, installing new facilities, community projects, and renewable energy projects. ... more >

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How to deal with offers and donations for the church
Guidance on being prepared for offers and donations, some of which might be just what you want, others might cause a great deal of soul-searching. ... more >

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Memorials in Churches
Grieving families may sometimes wish to remember a loved one through some sort of memorial in the church. This may take the form of • A gift of fur ... more >

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Organs and other musical instruments
Guidelines for placing or moving organs and other musical instruments. ... more >

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Quartz Heating
DAC Guidance for Churches who are considering installing Quartz heating ... more >

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Redecorating
Guidance on issues to consider, and permissions that may be needed, for redecorating your church. ... more >

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Renewable Energy and Churches
A guidance note for parishes and their professional advisers, outlining the options for renewable energy. ... more >

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Reordering your Church - A practical guide
A hard copy of this very useful guide, for which we thank Christine Dunford, the lay representative from Deanery Synod on the DAC, has been sent to al ... more >

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Safety and church buildings
Churches are not exempt from Health and Safety legislation. This guidance note should be read in conjunction with Health and Safety information provi ... more >

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Security for church buildings
Some general guidelines on security. For further advice contact your insurance company. ... more >

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Installing a Sound System
Revised DAC Guidelines issued March 2007 on the installation of sound systems in churches. ... more >

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Statements of Significance and of Need
Guidance on drawing up these Statements, which are vital when considering changes to your church building. The Statement of Significance needs to show ... more >

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Telecommunications Installations in Churches
Guidance for parishes on the issues to consider when contemplating the use of the church building for the installation of telecommunications equipment ... more >

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VAT and Churches
Guidance on VAT and how it affects listed church buildings. ... more >

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