Basic Guidelines

1. The slab foundation is to be poured and finished, including rough-in plumbing, and any metal
building must be completed one week prior to the scheduled arrival of the Volunteer Christian
Builders crew. (It might be noted that letters to Volunteer Christian Builders crew members are
sent out 6--8 weeks in advance of the scheduled date of arrival.) The Crew Leaders may arrive on
site several days prior to work beginning (depending on the crew) on the following Monday.

2. Temporary electric service for power tools and RV's is required near the slab site. The
Volunteer Christian Builders will extend service to a distribution box on the slab for construction
power. Check with electric utility to determine where permanent service will contact or enter
building. (See Trailer Park notes.)

3. If conventional framing is to be used, the bolts for the floor plates should be placed at
approximately 4-ft. intervals and extend 2 to 2-1/4 in. above finished slab. Volunteer Christian
Builders will drill floor plates and bolt them down.

4. The Church (probably Church Building Committee) is to designate "one" of its members to
present any requested changes in the plans to the CREW LEADER ONLY. Other church members
should not request changes of other Volunteer Christian Builders.

5. The Church should make arrangements for ALL framing material (including windows) to be on
site prior to scheduled starting date of construction. A firm schedule should be made (confirmed
the week prior to start of construction) for pre-built trusses. Other materials (sheet rock, nails,
baptistery, etc.) should have firm delivery dates. The Church should designate someone from the
church to be present during construction days who will secure needed materials.

6. It is the RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CHURCH to determine if any permits and inspections are
required and to SECURE them. The Volunteer Christian Builders will endeavor to meet and/or
exceed all construction codes and inspections.

7. CREW LEADERS have the option to furnish all power-driven fasteners for their tools. If they
decide to furnish them, a bill will be submitted at the end of the project and payment is expected
prior to the CREW LEADER leaving the site.

8. Due to lead-time required to fabricate baptistery, steeples, and trusses, the firms furnishing
these should be contacted 60-90 days prior to construction starting date. It is expected that the
church will contact suppliers for all materials, unless the Crew Leader specifically requests
otherwise.
9. The Church should attempt to have a clean-up crew at the building site each evening.

10. Scissor lifts may be required for high walls or ceilings.