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Property Handbook

 

WARNING:
The entire content of this Property Handbook has been prepared by members of PLATO. It has been carefully checked, but its accuracy cannot be guaranteed, neither at the date of preparation nor when viewed or printed. Accordingly, neither the members of PLATO nor the United Reformed Church can accept responsibility for the accuracy of the information the handbook contains.

 

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Safety

 

211 The Children Act 1989


221 The Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007
(updated May 08)


231 Dangerous Buildings - Emergency Procedure


241 Electrical and Gas Safety


251 Fire Safety


261 The Food Safety Act 1990


271 Health and Safety


281 The Licensing Act 2003


291 Asbestos in Church Buildings

 

 

Taxation

 

411 National Minimum Wage & Caretakers' Accommodation


421 Council Tax


461 Non-Domestic Rates

471 Trading and Tax


481 VAT
 

491 Water Charges

 

 

Legal


611 Burial Grounds


621 The Charities Act 1993

631 Disability Discrimination Act 1995

641 Land Ownership - including boundaries and Party Walls

651 Use of Church premises by third parties

661 Listed Buildings and Ecclesiastical Exemption

671 Letting of Dwellings

 

 

General


811 Advice on routine maintenance

831 Crime prevention

841
A Basic Guide to external fundraising

851 Grants & Loans from the Church Buildings Fund
(updated May 2008)

861 Insurance
 

 

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