[AT] Talking about shops/sheds + (OT) Building Code Changes

David Bruce davidbruce at yadtel.net
Sun Mar 6 03:34:00 PST 2011


Here as well we are facing the need of updating/enlarging church 
facilities.  The original building is from the late 1800's remodeled in 
ca 1930 the 1960's and the 1980's so there are numerous compliance 
issues never mind the desire to expand then facilities and being 
essentially land locked.

I am currently serving on a "building study committee" that is 
investigating possible routes to get through this situation.  In 
addition since it is a Methodist church all formal plans must also be 
run up the flagpole.  Electrical is but one of many issues we face.

Gonna be an interesting road.

David
NW NC

On 3/6/2011 2:23 AM, Chuck Bealke wrote:
> Ralph and Larry,
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> Code changes over time that render church structures non-code compliant
> and thus pose financial threats is one pregnant topic.  I have been on
> the finance - sorry, Larry - committee of our church for seven years.
> It has been an education on building inspectors finding fault with what
> was in the mid 50s - when the church was built well and met all the
> applicable city and other codes - a splendid, high quality building.  As
> you likely know, churches are by and large threatened by diminishing
> membership and finances in this age.  Many in our area have closed or
> are in the process.  Elevators, wiring, and fire protection equipment
> come to mind as items subject to new requirements which can threaten
> church financial solvency pronto.  In our case, we have a school on
> property (Grades 1-5) and some florescent tubes overhead.  Hope the
> changes to lighting requirements like those mentioned in your shop
> discussions will not represent too bad a cost for us.  Will check it
> out.   Thanks for the heads-up guys.
>
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