IWt GEORGE STASTNY - Diocese of Durham

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IWt GEORGE
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SaintMary'sGhurch
WOODLAND
INSPECTION
OF CHURCHES
MEASURE
1955
As amendedby the Careof Churchesand
Ecclesiastical
JurisdictionMeasure1991
INSPECTION
REPORT
QUINQUENNIAL
tlay 2015
GSt1224
Proprietor:
Ing.Arch.,
George
Staqtny,
R.l.B.A.
Associate:
MaryStastny
Riverside,
Whorlton
Barnard
Castle
DL12
8XD
Co.Durham
Tel:(01833)
627419
Mob:07974230919
georgestastny@gmail.com
E-mail:
Thisreportis basedon the requirements
of the 'Guideto ChurchInspection
and Repai/ as published
by the Councilfor the Careof Churchesand ' Inspection
of ChurchesMeasure1955'referenceEl1t94
as preparedby the DurhamDiocesanOffice.
1.
PRELIMINARY
INFORMATION
1. I Nameof 'Church: St Mary'sChurch,Woodland
Dioceseof
: Durham
Deanery
: BarnardCastle
Incumbent
: Revd.JaneGrieve
1.2 Professional
Adviser:
GeorgeStastny,CharteredArchitectRIBA
1.3 PreviousInspection:
Caniedout by Christopher
Downs,CharteredArchitectRIBAin September
2006
1.4 CunentInspection
:
Caniedouton 15 May2015duringdryweatherconditions.
1 . 5 K e yp l a n s:
Forgeneralreferencereferto drawingno 1224- 1
1.6 Briefdescriptionand orientation
Thechurchis of smallsizebuiltin 1904,the naveis some13x7metersapprox,consisting
of
entranceporch,nave,vestryand sanctuary.Smallexternalstore.Tradihonalorientationwith altar
to theeast;singlebellwithinthe bell-cote
to thewest.
The basicconstructionis timberframingwith corrugatedsheetingon the outsideto bothwallsand
roots,withtimberpanelling
internally,
exposedtimbertrusses.
For furtherdescrjptlonand hjstoryreferto the previousreport.
1.7 PlanningConsiderations: Location
The churchis situatedin the centreof the villagealongthe mainroad,the siteareais some320
sg.m.Thesiteis notusedfor burials.Thechurchis neitherlistednotdoesit lie in a conservation
areabutdueto the rarityof the building
type"listing'maybe worthconsideration.
Adiacentlanduseis mixedresidential/
commercial.
1.8 Access,seatingcapacityetc.
Thereare pedestrian
accessesto the south,car parkingon the adjacentroadonly.
Seatingcapacityis some100,withdisabledWC anda tea kitchen.
Thepremises
arealsousedfor a localthriving
youthclub.
2.0 MAINREPORT
2.1 L i m i t a t i o n s:
The reportis restrictedto the generalconditionof the buildingand its defects.The inspection
was
visualfromtheground,aidedby binoculars.
I havenot inspectedthe woodworkor otherpartsof the structurewhichare covered,unexposed,
and I am thereforeunableto reportthat any suchpartof the propertyis freefrom
or inaccessible
defect.
2.2 Schedule
of Workscompleted
sincethe previousQuinquennial
Report:
( Information
fromTheLogBook,thisinspection
obtained
andinformation
fromMr Allen
Armstrong,
Wardenemeritus)
2007 Re-wired,externalstorerepairedand re-roofed
2008 Mainswateranddrainageinstalled,rampandWC for the disabledformed.
2009 Kitcheninstalled,roofsheetingpainted
2010 Workto belltower(part)
2011 nil
2012 Brickplinthandtimberframingrepaired,sheetingat low levelreplaced,
2013-14 Minorrepairsonly
:
2.3 GeneralGondition
The buildingis generallyin a satisfactory
stateof repair
EXTERNAL
2.4 RoofCoverings:
Corrugated
steelsheeting,pressedsteelridgesandtrims,bitumenpainted.
All in goodorderapartfromnaveridgewhichneedsadditional
fixingat placesandtimberbarge
boardswhichare rotting.
2.5 Rainwatergoods and disposalsystem
BlackPVCguttersanddownpipes,
castirondownpipe
to south,allto soakaways
only.
GuttercrackedabovewindowlA2, downpipeR4 is lose.
2.6 Belowgrounddrainage
Recently
installed
fouldrainageappearsadequate.2no inspection
chambers
notinspected.
2.7 Parapets.Upstandingwalls,Bellcote.
Belltowerwasdamagedby highwindsbutis currenilyundergoing
repair.
2.8 Walling
The corrugated
steelsheetingand bottomtrimat low levethasbeenrenewedrecenly,including
repairsto the brickplinthand relevant
timberframing.Thegalvanised
sheetinghasbien also
painted,
Theoriginalsheetingabovethe renewedpartneedsre paintingin matchingpaint.
Internally,
thetimberframingis linedwitht&gtimberverticalboarding,
stained.
2.9 TimberPorches,Doorsand Canopies:
Timberdoors,all in goodorder.Theporchis of the sameconstruction
as the restof the building
but all sheetinghas beenrenewedthere.
2.10 Windows
Fixedglazingtimberwindowsrequirerepairsto puttyglazingandtimberglazingbeads,including
re-painting
and repairsto sealantat frameand sheetingjunction.
INTERNAL
2.11 Towersand Spires
None
2.12 Clocksand their enclosures
None
2.13 Roofand Ceilingvoids
The spacebetweenthe roofsheetingandtimberboardingunderpurlinsis not insulated.
Thereare no otherroofor ceilingvoids.
2.14 Roof Structures,Ceilingsand Geilures
The naveroofis formedby exposedscissortypetimbertrussesand purlins,repairedby steel
gussetsaftercollapseof partof the rootunderan exceptionally
heavysnowfall.The purlins
stained.
arelinedwitht&g boarding,
2.15 UpperFloors,Balconies,Access Stairways
.
None
2.16 Partitions,Screens,Panelling,Doorsand Door Furniture
All of timberconstruction
and in goodorder.
2.17 Groundfloor structure,timber platforms
timberfloor,t&g boards,concretefloorto porch.Floorvoidappearswellventilated
Suspended
by the
fromthe southbut the northair bricksare concealedor possiblycoveredcompletely
adjacentraisedpath.
2.18 Internalfinishes
T&gtimberverticalboarding,stainedin goodorder.
2,21 Fittings,fixtures,furniture and movablearticles.
pews,altarrail,stonefont,billiardandtabletennistable,wall
4nofixedpews,1Onomoveable
fixedTV, chairsetc,all recordedin a terrierand inventorybook.
2.22 Toilets,Kitchens,Vestriesetc
Disabled
WCwithWB, fittedkitchenwithsinkin NW cornerof nave.
2.23Organsand other musicalinstruments
Electricorganonly.
2.24 Monuments,Tombs,Plaquesetc
Brasswallplaqueto JohnHeppleat W2,stdneplaqueto BillyKelleton gardenwallnearD5.
2.25 ServiceInstallationgenerally
Thereportandcomments
arebasedon a visualexamination
onlyandno testof serviceshas
beenundertaken.
Regulartestsof electricalinstallation
is recommended
in particular.
2.26 HeatingInstallation/ Ventilation
The spaceheatingis by directactingelectricinfrared ceilingheaters,tubularheaterto vestry.
Electricwaterheatingto kitchenandWC.
Thereare mechanical
extractors
to WC andkitchenarea.Thewindowsarefixedbutdueto the
typeof construction
therewillbe fairamountof naturalair leakagethroughthe structure.
2.27 Electricallnstallation
Renewedin 2006,allwiringin surfacefixedconduits.
Overhead
supplyto Porch,consumer
unit
withMCB'sand RCB, Lastinspection
andcertificate
datedFeb2013.PATtestis in the logbook
butis undated(!)
Tungsten
halogenlightsgenerally.
2.28 Soundsystem
2no speakers, no reinforcement
loopsystembut probablydue to the smallsize of the churchthis
shouldnot be neoessary.
2.29 Lighteningconductor
None.
2.30 Fire Precautions
1no2kg CO2at D3, 1no6L foamfire extinguisher
at D7,lasttestedApril2015.
DoorD2 markedup "FireExit"throughVestryis dead locked.
Thereis a letterftom the Fire PreventionOfficerdatedJuly 2010 recommending
an inspection
but no reportwas on file.
2.31 DlsabledProvisionand Access
'
DisabledWC is satisfactory,with levelaccessthroughout.Thereare 2 stepsto the altar.
2.32 Safety/ Security
No problemswere reported,probablydue to the low valueof the extemalmaterialsand the well
overlookedpositionof the Church.
2.33 Bats
Noneobserved.
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CURTILAGE
2.34 Ghurchyard
Wellkeptgrassedareas,no burials.
2.35 Ruins
None
2.36Monuments,Tombs,and Vaults.
Nonebutseeitem2.24
2.37 Boundarywalls,lynchgatesand fencing.
the churchyard
Stonewallssurrounding
are in reasonable
condition
butrequirepatchpointing
and replacement
of a few losestones,particularly
the Eastboundarywalltop.Thewest retaining
wallis showingsignsof movement
at lowlevel dueto the higheradjacentground.
gates,
piers
notlocked.Piersto doublegatesleaningandgatescannotbe properly
Brick
to iron
probably
closed.Frontrailingwereremoved,
during\M /2.
2.38Treesand Shrubs
JustsmallshrubsalongN boundarywall,overhanging
branchestherefromthe adjacentgarden
pruning.
mayrequire
2,39 Hardstanding
areas
Tarmacandconcretepathsareall in goodorder.
2.40 Miscellaneous
Thereis smallbrickbuiltexternalstore,formercoalhouse,recentlyrepairedand reroofed.
2.41 Log Book
The log bookhasbeenestablished
onlyrecentlyand is up to datebut worksof alterations
and
repairsshouldbe properlyrecordedin the log.
Recommendations
1. Urgentwork requiringimmediateaftention
Item
a) Adjustfire exitdoorfromVestryto be openablefromthe insidewithouta key.
b) Ensurethat PATtestis up to date.
2.30
2.30
Approxcost€50-€200
2. Works recommendedto be carriedout during the next twelve months
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
0
Refixnave ridge.
goods
Repairrainwater
repair
of belltower
Continue
Paintremainder
of externalsheeting
lmprovefloorvoidcrossventilation
Arrangefor FirepreventionReport
2.4
2.5
2.7
2.8
2.17
ApproxcostE3Kto f5K
3. Worksrecommended
to be carriedout duringthe quinquennialperiod
a)
b)
c)
O
e)
Repair/replace
bargeboardsto originalpattern.
Repairwindows
Repairboundary
walls
UpdateLog Book
Arrangefor timberdecayreportby specialist.
2.4
2.10
2.37
2.41
Approxcost€3Kto €4K
4. Vtlorksneedingconsiderationbeyondthe quinquennialperiod
5. Works requiredto improveenergyefficiencyof the structureand services
a) ReplaceTH lampswithenergyefficientlamps
Approxcost€2Kto €3K
6. Works requiredto improvedisabledaccess
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AP P E INXD
A
GENERAL
T h i s r ep o rt i s n o t a sp e ci fication for the executionof wor ks and must not
b e u s e da s su ch . It i s a g ener al r epor t only as r equir ed by the Inspec ti on
o f C h u rchMe a su re1 9 5 5 .
T h e Arch 'i te cth a s i n d 'i ca te d in' it suchmaintenance
item s, if any, wh' ic hm ay
s a f e l y b e ca rri e d o u t w i th 'in pr ofessional super vision.
C o n s e rva ti o a
n n d re p a i r o f chur chesis a highly specja' l' ised
subject if w or k
i s t o be ca rri e d o u t a e sth etically and technjcally in the best manner ,
w i t h o ut b e i n g w a ste fu l i n e xpenditur e. It is, ther efor e, essential th at
e v e r y ca re i t ta ke n to e n sur ethat no har mto the fabr d:cor fittings' ;and
w h e nt h e P a ro ch i a lC h u rchCouncil ' is r eady to pr oceedjt should instr uc t the
Ar c h i te ct a cco rd i n g l y,w h e nhe will pr epar especifications and schedul esand
arrangefor the work to be cami ed out by an approvedcontractor unddr hi s
d ' i r e c tio n .
Costs on muchof the work of repairing churchescannot be accurately estimated
becausethe ful I extent of damagei s on1'yrevealed as work proceeds, but whren
t h e Arch i te ct h a s b e e n i n structed to pr epar especifjcations he can obt a'i n
e i t h e r fi rm p ri ce s o r co n sj der edappr oximate
estimates,whichever .may
be
a p p r o p ria te .
T h e Arch i te ct w i l l b e g l a d to heip the Par ochialChur chCouncil completean
a p p e a'la p p 'l i ca ti o nto .a ch ar itable body jf necessar y,or to assist in appl y 'i ng
f o r t h e e sse n t'i a lF a cu l ty o r Ar chdeacon'Cer
s tificate.
B
PR I O R IT IE S
C
SC O POF
E R E P OR T
T h e r e p o rt i s b a se do n th e findings of an Inspect' ionm adefr om the gr ound
a n d f r om o th e r e a si l y a cce ssiblepoints or fr om laddenspr ovided by the
Pa r o ch j a lC h u rchC o u n ci l , to comply:' vt' ith
the D' iocesan
Schemunder
e
the
I n s p e cti o no f C h u rch e Me
s a sur e1955.
I t i s e mp h a si seth
d a t th e i nspection has beenpur ely visual and that no
e n c l o s e dsp a ce b
s r i n a cce ssible par ts, suchas boar dedfloor s, r oof spac es
o r h i d d e nti mb e rs a t w a l l h eadshave beenopenedup for inspection. Any
p a r t w h i chma yre q u i re fu rther investjgat' ionis r efer r ed to' in the app r bpr i ate
sect'ion of th'i s report .
CLEANING
OFGUTTERS
ETC
to enter jnto an annualcontr act with a l oc al
T h e P C C j s stro n g 'l ya d vi s ed
b u iI d e r fo r c'le a n in g o u t th e gutter s and downpi pes twi ce a year .
PO i N T INAGN DMA S ON R Y
W h e r evere
r p o 'i n ti n gj s re comm ended
it js absoluteiyessentjal that the
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A o f th i s Appendixbe adher edto as w' ithoutpr oper s uper v ' i s j o n mu chh a rmca n b e d o neto the fabr ic by incor r ect use of m ater ial s and
t e c h n iq u e s.
H E A T INi G
N .S T A L L A T ION
Su b j e ctto a n y co mme n ts
to the contr ar y ' in Secti.onW of this r epor t ,
t h e r e ma rksi n th i s re p o rt ar e basedoniy upona super fic' ial examinat'i onof
t h e g e n e ra lco n dj ti o n o f th e heating i nstalI atj on, par ti cul ar 1y i n r e'lati on
t o f i r e h a za rd sa n d si g h tl i ness.
A p r o pe re xa mi n a tj o na n d te s t should be m adeof the heating appar atusby a
q u a l i f i e d e n g i n e e re a ch su mm erpr
, ior to the star t of the heat' ingseas onand
t h e r e p o rt o f su ch e xa mj n ationshould be kept jn the Chur chLog Book.
T h e P C C i s stro n g 'l ya d vi sed to consjder ar r anginga r egular inspecti on
c o n t r act.
W h e r eveprra cti ca b l e , su b j ect to finances, it is r ecom m ended
that the i ns ta'l l a t i o n b e ru n a t a l o w se ttj ng thr ough the week,as distinct fr om bein g " ON tr '
o n l y d u ri n E se rvi ce s a s co nstant war m thhas a benefical effect on the fabr i c ,
f i t t i n gs a n d d e co ra ti o n .
G
EL EC T R ICIN
A LS T A L L A T ION
A n y e l ectri ca l i n sta l 'l a ti o n should be tested ever y Quinquennialand
i m m e d'i a te liyf n o t d o n ew i thin the last five year s ( exceptas m aybe other w i s e r eco mme n diendth j s re por t) by a competent
electr ical engineer or by
t h e N E E B a n d a n i n su l a ti on r es' istanceand ear th contjnuity test shoul d be
o b t a i ne do n a 'l l ci rcu i ts. The engineer stest r epor t should be kept wi th the
C h u r chL o g B o o k.
W h e r eno re ce n t re p o rt o r cer tificate of inspectionfr om a competentel ec tr j c i a n ( on ew h oj s o n th e R o ll of Appr ovedContr actor sissued by the Nati onal
I n s p e ct'i o nC o u n ci lfo r E l e c tr ical Installation Contr acting)is availab l e, the
i n th j s re p o rt a re basedupona visual' inspection madewithout
c o m m e n ts
j n s t r u me n ts,o f th e ma i n switchboar dand of sections of wir ing selecte d at
r a n d o m. E l e ctrj ca l i n sta l l ations for lighting and heatjng and other e l ec l r i c al
c i r c u i ts , sh o udl b e 'in sta l I ed and mainta' ined ' in accor dance
with the cu r r ent
e d i t i o n s o f th e In sti tu ti o n of Electr ical Engineer sRules and the m or e s pec i f i c r e co mme n d a ti oonfs th e Council for the Car eof Chur ches,contained i n the
p u b li ca tj o n " T h e L i g h t'in g o f Chur ches
".
CONDUCTORS
LIGHINITG
A s a d e fe ctj ve co n d u cto rmayattr act lightning, the lightning conduct ors houl d
b e t e s te d e ve ry Qu i n q u e n n ialin accor dance
with the Br itjsh Standar dC odeof
Pr a c t 'i ce(cu rre n t e d i ti o n s) by a competentelectr ica} engineerand the r ec or d
ons should be kept with the
o f t h e te st re su lts, co n d ti
i ons and r ecom m endati
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(CONtiNUCd)
LIGHTNING
CONOUCTORS
Conductors
of lofty spires and other not readi'lyaccessiblepositions should
be closely examined
every ten years, particularly the contactbetweenthe
tape is without d test
tape andthe vanerod or finial. If the conductor
clamp,oneshouldbe providedabovegroundlevel.
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MAINTENANCE
INSPECTIONS
BETI.IEEN
A'lthough
the Measure
requiresthe churchto be inspectedby an Architect
everyfive yearsit shouldbe rea'lisedthat serioustroublemaydevelop
between
surveysif minordefectssuchas displaceds'latesand leaking pipes
are left unattended
K
FIREINSURANCE
TheP C C is advisedthat the fire insurance
covershouldbe periodically
pace
reviewedto keep
with the rising cost of repairs.
b