Advisory Notes
The DAC has produced a set of Advisory Notes and these can be downloaded from this page. They are all in pdf (Adobe Acrobat) format and require the FREE Acrobat Reader. If you need this please go to Adobe to download and install.
In addition, you may find useful information on the Churchcare website, which is the website of the Church Buildings Council (CBC) {formerly the Council for the Care of Churches (CCC)} or the website for English Heritage.
Downloads
| Name | Description | Download |
| Accessibility 4th Apr 2013 |
PDF Guidance on access and the 2010 Equality Act from www.churchcare.co.uk |  427.32KB |
| Archaeology 24th Apr 2007 |
PDF information on Archaeology from www.churchcare.co.uk | 42.34KB |
| Archaeology - Science and the Dead 4th Mar 2013 |
A guideline for the destructive sampling of archaeological human remains for scientific analysis produced by the Advisory Panel on the Archaeology of Burials (APDA) |
887.43KB |
| Archaeology: Your church and its Archaeology 7th May 2009 |
A Guidance Note for PCCs on churches and their archaeology | 56.64KB |
| Architect's Specifications 29th Jan 2008 |
Guidance on what the DAC expects from an architect's specification | 197.41KB |
| Arson and Malicious Damage 12th Jan 2010 |
Ecclesiastical advice note on how to reduce the risks of Arson and Malicious Damage | 1.3MB |
| Art in Churches - Commissioning new works of Art 4th Jan 2012 |
Guidance from the Church Buildings Council on commissioning a new work of art for your church | 3.29MB |
| Asbestos in Church Buildings 24th Apr 2007 |
PDF information on Asbestos in Church Buildings from www.churchcare.co.uk | 10.96KB |
| Bats in churches 1st Nov 2007 |
A guidance note about the impact the existence of bats might have on proposed works to churches | 30.5KB |
| Bats in churches - EH 4th Jan 2012 |
Advice from English Heritage on managing a bat roost | 2.36MB |
| Bats in churches - Natural England 4th Jan 2012 |
The lastest advice from Natural England | 84.1KB |
| Bells & Bell Equipment (Guidelines on Procedure for Work to) 24th Apr 2007 |
PDF information on Bells & Bell Equipment (Guidelines on Procedure for Work to) from www.churchcare.co.uk | 30.97KB |
| Bels and Bell frames, Guidance on 11th Aug 2009 |
A Guidance Note produced by English Heritage | 23.74KB |
| Brasses and Slabs (Care and Conservation of ) 24th Apr 2007 |
PDF information on Brasses and Slabs (Care and Conservation of ) from www.churchcare.co.uk | 20.98KB |
| Candlelit Services 25th Jan 2008 |
A note of things to consider when contemplating a candlelit service | 12.29KB |
| Care for your Architect or Surveyor 24th Apr 2007 |
PDF information on Care for your Architect or Surveyor from www.churchcare.co.uk | 19.16KB |
| Church Clocks 24th Apr 2007 |
PDF information on Church Clocks from www.churchcare.co.uk | 28.29KB |
| Church Licensing (Music etc) 15th Dec 2010 |
update from Churches Legal Advisory Service | 17.09KB |
| Church Noticeboards 24th Apr 2007 |
PDF information on Church Noticeboards in Churches from www.churchcare.co.uk | 11.93KB |
| Churches Signage Factsheet 5th Jun 2007 |
Copies of this guidance together with other general information and resources will be available shortly on www.smokefreeengland.co.uk. The guidance will also shortly be available from on the Churchcare site (www.churchcare.co.uk). | 85.57KB |
| Churchyard Maintenance and Safety 24th Apr 2007 |
PDF information on Churchyard Maintenance and Safety from www.churchcare.co.uk | 30.21KB |
| Churchyards and Grave Sites 24th Apr 2007 |
PDF information on Churchyards and Grave Sites from www.churchcare.co.uk | 38.05KB |
| Cleaning 24th Apr 2007 |
PDF information on Cleaning from www.churchcare.co.uk | 22.67KB |
| Electrical Wiring 24th Apr 2007 |
PDF information on Electrical Wiring from www.churchcare.co.uk | 38.98KB |
| Electrical Wiring - Cables 24th Apr 2007 |
PDF information on Electrical Wiring - Cables from www.churchcare.co.uk | 38.44KB |
| Electrical Wiring Installations in Churches 4th Apr 2013 |
Pdf document on electrical wiring from www.churchcare.co.uk | 292.17KB |
| Fire Safety (Regulatory Reform Order 2005) 24th Apr 2007 |
PDF information on Fire Safety (Regulatory Reform Order 2005) from www.churchcare.co.uk | 58.04KB |
| Floodlighting 24th Apr 2007 |
PDF information on Floodlighting from www.churchcare.co.uk | 40.06KB |
| Heating 22nd May 2006 |
PDF information on Heating from www.churchcare.co.uk | 303.96KB |
| Interior Redecoration 24th Apr 2007 |
PDF information on Interior Redecoration from www.churchcare.co.uk | 17.47KB |
| Lightning and Surge Protection for Churches 9th Nov 2009 |
Guidance from English heritage on the changes brought in by the European Standard | 38.83KB |
| Lightning Protection for Churches 9th Nov 2009 |
Guidance from English Heritage | 2.93MB |
| Memorial Plaques in Churches 24th Apr 2007 |
PDF information on Memorial Plaques in Churches from www.churchcare.co.uk | 59.62KB |
| Metal Theft - Witness Statement 9th Nov 2011 |
A draft witness statement that can be completed and submitted should there be a prosecution following a theft from your church |  32.5KB |
| Metals - Theft of 1st Nov 2007 |
A guidance note from Ecclesiastical Insurance Group on how to cope with the theft of lead and other metals | 371.84KB |
| Metals - Theft of 30th Sep 2011 |
An Advisory Note from the DACs for the Dioceses of Coventry and Leicester | 27.89KB |
| Metals - Theft of 30th Sep 2011 |
A Guidance Note from English Heritage | 129.1KB |
| National Amenity Societies 24th Apr 2007 |
PDF information on National Amenity Societies in Churches from www.churchcare.co.uk | 49.99KB |
| New Art or Stained Glass 24th Apr 2007 |
PDF information on New Art or Stained Glass in Churches from www.churchcare.co.uk | 17.25KB |
| New Work in Historic Places 16th Mar 2012 |
A guidance note from English Heritage | 1.67MB |
| Organs 24th Apr 2007 |
PDF information on Organs in Churches from www.churchcare.co.uk | 16.67KB |
| Sale of Treasures 24th Apr 2007 |
PDF information on Sale of Treasures in Churches from www.churchcare.co.uk | 37.41KB |
| Scheduled Ancient Monuments -DCMS Policy 27th Nov 2009 |
The policy document from the DCMS concerning Scheduled Ancient Monuments | 123.14KB |
| Scheduled Monument Consent - Application Form to English Heritage 27th Nov 2009 |
The application form to be use for obtaining consent from English Heritage | 99.29KB |
| Scheduled Monument Consent - Guidance for Applicants 27th Nov 2009 |
Guidance from English Heritage for those applying for Scheduled Monument Consent | 78.91KB |
| Seating 24th Apr 2007 |
PDF information on Seating in Churches from www.churchcare.co.uk | 43.02KB |
| Sewage Systems (Rural) 24th Apr 2007 |
PDF information on Sewage Systems (Rural) from www.churchcare.co.uk | 37.49KB |
| Sound Systems 29th Jan 2008 |
A guidance note on the installation of souns systems | 17.44KB |
| Stained Glass Windows and Leaded Lights 24th Apr 2007 |
PDF information on Stained Glass Windows and Leaded Lights from www.churchcare.co.uk | 15.92KB |
| Surge Protection for Churches 9th Nov 2009 |
Guidance from English Heritage | 1.77MB |
| Textile Conservation 24th Apr 2007 |
PDF information on Textile Conservation from www.churchcare.co.uk | 103.65KB |
| Trees in Churchyards: Chancellor's Guidance 24th Apr 2007 |
PDF information on Trees in Churchyards: Chancellor's Guidance from www.churchcare.co.uk | 23.6KB |
| VAT 16th Oct 2007 |
Re-claiming VAT on repairs and new works in listed church buildings | 33.04KB |
| Vertical Ladders 24th Jul 2009 |
Guidance Note from Eccelesiastical Insurance (23 July 2009) on their use | 20.44KB |
| Window Protection 24th Apr 2007 |
PDF information on Window Protection from www.churchcare.co.uk | 14.83KB |