Heating
Heating
As part of the response of the Church of England to the climate emergency, the Faculty Jurisdiction (Amendment) Rules 2022 were issued to encourage parishes to move towards alternatives to fossil fuels. Under this legislation it is a requirement that any proposals (whether planned or emergency) where net zero applies such as heating installations and boiler replacements must include evidence demonstrating to the Chancellor that due regard has been given to the Church of England’s net zero guidance.
If you are considering a new heating scheme or have a heating emergency, the first step for the permissions process is to contact Sheena Wilson (Lead Officer for Buildings & Environment) email: sheena.wilson@chester.anglican.org tel: 07729 072228 and Airren Martin (Net Zero Carbon Officer) email airren.martin@chester.anglican.org tel: 07752 798148.
They can advise and support you in your consideration of options. You should also contact your church architect at this point for their comments. Please see the webpage Net Zero Carbon | Chester Diocese for information about the how to work towards net zero.
The next step will be to contact the DAC office with your proposals, and the documentation will be reviewed by the diocesan Heating Adviser and also considered at a DAC meeting.
Further Information
Heating advice – from Church of England
Churchcare - Advice on air source and ground source heating systems
Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers - This body maintains a register of consultants working in the heating industry.
Asbestos Health and safety - If you are examining lagging, heating ducts and underfloor voids etc. do take care to watch out for signs of asbestos and seek professional guidance as appropriate