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Guidelines for Preparing to return to church

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“ "The province is going to be challenged with institutions which bring people together, they will have to be exceedingly careful about the potential risks for vulnerable people being exposed in a confined environment, such as entranceways and gathering points within the premises. There are also inherent risks around religious practices, such as singing” Dr. Charles Gardner, Medical Officer of Health with the Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit 9

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Be Prepared Re-opening your church building is a far more complex task than closing your building ever was.. 11

Preparation Phase June 8th-30th Returning to in-person worship will require a phased-in approach. Preparation Phase goals: ▷ Create Confidence in the congregation as plans are made to return to church. ▷ Identify Challenges that would hinder bringing worshipers back safely. ▷ Get Comfortable with the new normal. 12

Preparing the People ❑ Ensure facility has adequate amounts of masks and gloves for attendees and volunteers (particularly greeters & cleaners). ❑ Plan an online session to review hygiene, cleaning/disinfecting practices that will be expected upon return. ❑ Develop plans for changing worship logistics to ensure safety of attendees (e.g. offering, communion). ❑ Develop protocol for ushers & greeters that would allow for social distancing. You may consider new roles for volunteers in high-risk categories. ❑ ❑ 13

Preparing the Space ❑ Ensure 3-month supply of cleaning/sanitizing products. Have a system in place to reorder items before they are depleted. ❑ Eliminate places to congregate (e.g. store chairs). Thoroughly sanitize all surfaces, especially those in high-traffic areas. ❑ Develop congregational seating plan for social distancing. Ensure at least a 2 meter distance. ❑ ❑ 14

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FACILITY RE-OPENING CHECKLIST EXTERIOR LANDSCAPING PARKING LOTS FACILITY EXTERIOR ❑ ❑ ❑ Check and clean all Clean all debris as necessary Check all entrances, remove entrances any collected debris ❑ Check operation of all ❑ Clean all debris from irrigation, repair as ❑ Check operation of all necessary parking areas exterior doors, lubricate all hardware as needed ❑ ❑ Check striping and Schedule irrigation back- ❑ directional arrows, repaint flow preventer inspection (if Clean, replace, or add as needed necessary) entrance matting as needed ❑ ❑ Check all signage and repair Trim all trees and plantings, ❑ Check all exterior facility especially around entrances, as needed lighting, repair/replace as and walkways needed ❑ Patch any cracks or holes, ❑ ❑ especially along walkways Refresh all flower beds Ensure any pest control stations are still operational ❑ ❑ Check all parking lot Inspect all exterior signage, lighting, replace/repair as repair and replace as ❑ Inspect and clean all necessary needed awnings (if applicable) ❑ ❑ ❑ Inspect all accessible Check operation of any Inspect porte-cochere parking and routes. landscape lighting, (drive- thru’s ), clean as repair/replace as needed necessary 16

FACILITY RE-OPENING CHECKLIST GAS FACILITY EXTERIOR (cont.) PLUMBING & WATER ❑ ❑ ❑ Clean and sanitize all Check all gas appliances for In restrooms, check all playgrounds, exterior proper operation, re-light as fixtures and run/flush/let children’s areas necessary them run for a bit ❑ ❑ Inspect gas meter(s), visual ❑ Check all fencing, repair as Ensure all fill valves and required. Lubricate all gates inspection only. If anything flappers function, replace as and locks appears incorrect, contact necessary utility company ❑ Inspect dumpster storage ❑ Empty and clean ice makers. ❑ area, clean as necessary Run all gas appliances for a Let them fill one time, dump typical cycle before you the ice, then refill ❑ Clean all exterior glass. allow operations to resume ❑ Check all seals and caulking Inspect any back-flow ROOFS preventer valves in the ❑ Repair/repaint all trim as facility (if applicable) ❑ needed Walk, inspect the roof and ❑ repair any area required and Pour at least 2 liters (8.5 ❑ Inspect all fire and remove debris as necessary cups) of water down every emergency exit active floor drain ❑ pathways/routes Check operation of all drains, gutters, scuppers, ❑ Check all downspout and downspouts discharge areas, ensure they are clear of debris 17

FACILITY RE-OPENING CHECKLIST HVAC ELECTRICAL HVAC (cont.) ❑ ❑ Inspect all panels for tripped Inspect all exterior ❑ Inspect back-flow breakers. Investigate. components. Clean coils, preventer valves (if tripped breakers for cause, remove any debris, check applicable) for proper operation of resolve issue, reset breaker ❑ Clean all HVAC supply electrical disconnect, and ❑ Take a section of the facility vents in the facility ensure suction line at a time to restore insulation is intact ❑ power/turn-on Check belts for proper ❑ equipment/reset power Inspect interior tension/condition. Ensure components. Replace filters strips spares are available for all as required, check the equipment ❑ Inspect all GFCI piping for the over-flow pan, outlets/circuits for correct ❑ Set correct temperatures ensure disconnects operation at all units function, and inspect coil (if ❑ Inspect all automatic doors, applicable) low-voltage operators ❑ Operate all the HVAC ❑ Inspect extension cords in equipment in both modes to use for proper gauge, ensure proper equipment condition, and necessity. operation and control Replace as required operation 18

FACILITY RE-OPENING CHECKLIST LIFE SAFETY (cont.) LIFE SAFETY VEHICLES ❑ ❑ ❑ Inspect AED pads and Inspect any foodstuffs in Ensure registration on all equipment. Check dates and the facility for condition motor vehicles and trailers ensure spare pads and is current and date range batteries are present ❑ Ensure all insurance on ❑ Inspect all flashlights and ❑ Inspect all first-aid supplies, motor vehicles and trailers any other emergency especially dates, replace as is current operations materials required ❑ Check all fluids (washer, oil, ❑ Check operation of all ❑ Check all portable fire transmission, etc.) locking systems extinguishers (monthly ❑ Check tires, replace/rotate inspections) ❑ Inspect fire, intrusion as required ❑ alarms, sprinkler systems If applicable, check ❑ Inspect wipers, window for proper operation. Will firefighter operation of seals and gaskets. Replace elevator(s) require a licensed as required company to perform ❑ Check all emergency exit ❑ Check all lights for proper signs and lighting for proper operation, replace as operation. Replace required fixtures/batteries as required 19

FACILITY RE-OPENING CHECKLIST FACILITY INTERIOR VEHICLES (cont.) FACILITY INTERIOR (cont.) ❑ ❑ ❑ Drive all motor vehicles to Ensure proper operation of Clean, disinfect, and sanitize ensure proper operation all space lighting all trash receptacles, prior to taking on changing tables, cribs, and ❑ Clean, disinfect, and sanitize passengers the walls in children’s areas, all tables and chairs, paying between 45cm-81cm (18"- ❑ Ensure all first-aid and attention to the underside 32“) off the floor safety supplies are in of each vehicles. This includes a ❑ Inspect all spaces to ensure ❑ Clean, disinfect, and sanitize first-aid kit, fire they are clean and in good all toys extinguisher, safety cones, condition. ❑ Clean, disinfect, and sanitize spare fuses, jumper cables, ❑ Run your HVAC system or all “high touch” areas. This flashlight, etc open windows to allow for a can include keyboards, fresh air exchange prior to phones, door hardware, occupation elevator call buttons, handrails, water fountains, bathroom partition hardware, backs of chairs/pews, offering plates, touchscreens, badge printers, etc. 20

FACILITY RE-OPENING CHECKLIST WORSHIP AREAS (cont.) WORSHIP AREAS GENERAL ❑ ❑ Fill and perform a function ❑ Condition the space and Ensure all custodial supplies check on the baptistery (as have pianos tuned as and equipment are clean, required) required stocked, and available (to include consumables). ❑ ❑ Check pews/seating for all Inspect/check lighting required envelopes, inserts, ❑ system, to include the Ensure all maintenance, and hymnals. Determine if dimmers and theatrical custodial, and supply they stay or if they go lighting (as applicable) closets/rooms are cleaned and organized ❑ Inspect/check sound system ❑ for proper operation Remove all unnecessary items from the property ❑ Inspect/check all AV ❑ equipment for alignment, Walk entire property prior focus, and operation to allowing operations to fully commence. Check all ❑ If possible, perform a tech areas (including the run-through at least a week exterior) and perform a final prior to the onset of visual check for any items services out of place or requiring ❑ Perform additional dusting adjustment and cleaning on the seating 21 areas

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