Care of Churches

A Parochial Church Council has responsibilities under a wide range of secular legislation that affect church buildings and their use, including:

• Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974
• Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006
• Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) Regulations 2001
• Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 - see details at Christian Copyright Licensing International www.ccli.co.uk
• Health Act 2006 - No Smoking legislation
• Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA)
• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Licensing Act 2003 - see details on the Churchcare website www.churchcare.co.uk/legal.php?GN