1. Ralph R. Alster, Architect
Survey of Existing Physical Conditions and Recommendations for Restoration and Expansion
Ralph R. Alster, Architect

2. Purpose of Study Church Formed
Satisfies the need and goal of the First Presbyterian Church
To maintain and improve its ability to full fill the Church’s stated mission
Which is to provide for the spiritual needs of the members, staff, the community of Washington to find God
Get together
Establish your mission statement
Provide Programs to achieve your mission statement
Success Dependent On
The result is the church, Christian education building, parking and site we have today. The purpose of this study is to evaluate how well these facilities serve the First Presbyterian Church in 2015 and in the near future.
Members and Staff
The nature of the programs offered
The ability of the facilities to satisfy these programs

3. The Process
Talk with existing members, staff, community to find out what programs are offered and how well the present building is meeting the church’s needs and goals
Long Range Planning, Worship, Property, Christian Education, Music, Audio Visual, Kitchen, Youth, Pastor and Staff
Review the existing facilities
Visual Survey, Existing Documentation, Field Measurements
Review with the contractors and maintenance personnel who have worked on the building to determine the existing systems and new systems
Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Roofing, Structural Engineering
Building Codes
Zoning, Accessibility, Life Safety, 2009 International Building Code
Evaluation of the Existing Physical Conditions
Based on an ongoing list of physical improvements, additional improvements identified in this study