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Link to >> CouncilAgenda20130820
Glen Waverley Uniting Church Property Committee
August 2013.
Electrical expenditure
Over the last few weeks Property had to run an annual Emergency Services testing (ESS) as per Synod requirements and we have also reviewed the operation on the hall heaters as they were being either left on, or untrained persons were accessing the switchboard and turning off incorrect fuses. We do not want people accessing the switchboard for any reason.
To overcome both problems we have had Rob McDougall give us the cost of bringing our emergency services lighting [Exit lights] up to scratch. The exit lights are required to remain on for 90 minutes in the event of a power failure and during our test less than half met that requirement. Also, we do not have Exit lights in the extension foyer as required by law - not sure why it did not happen during construction, but we wish to rectify the matter now.
We also asked for a fix for the hall heaters, where Rob will replace the ON only switches in the hall, to switches that allow users to turn the heaters off when finished with the facility. They are the same type of switch used on the hall fans, but rated for the 1500watt heaters in the hall. This will also, hopefully, reduce our power bills of $12,000 p.a. (There is more to come on this matter in our investigation of solar power)
Attached is his invoice which is a VERY reasonable cost for the work that has to be done and certified by him. He quotes low on the hours to save us money.
We need your approval to spend $3K as I can only spend $500, and Finance can only approve up to $2,000 without talking to Church Council. The treasurer supports the work.
The ESS costs are to comply with emergency requirements and is mandatory. We could have tried to repair the Exit lights (again), but were advised that this will not ensure long life and they could still die, whereas the new LED lights will give us 10 years plus of useful life.
Will Church Council (or executive) please approve this expenditure and allow myself and the treasurer to determine the best place from which to get the funds.
Thank you Warren Greenwood Property Chair.