[Ord. 1720, 12/29/1992, § 3; as amended by Ord.
2052, 6/9/2008]
1. There is hereby created the office of Fire Marshal, which shall be
under the supervision and direction of the Borough Manager. The Fire
Marshal shall be appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of Borough
Council.
2. Specific Powers and Duties of Fire Marshal. The Fire Marshal shall
have the following specific powers and duties:
A. In cooperation and conjunction with the Fire Chief, investigate all
fires within the Borough, keep a correct written report thereof; to
make written findings and conclusions as to the cause of fires; make
monthly written reports to the Borough Manager of all fires and causes
thereof.
B. Make all required written reports to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
State Fire Marshal.
C. In the event of suspected arson, or should a death occur from the
results of fire, to promptly notify the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
State Fire Marshal, of the same and request assistance from the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, State Fire Marshal, in the investigation of the fire
and death.
D. In the event of suspected arson, or should a death occur from the
results of a fire, to cooperate with and assist the designated police
officer or police officers in his or their criminal investigation
of the said fire and/or death.
E. Participate in and conduct fire prevention seminars as requested
by the school district, civic organizations and Borough Council.
F. Conduct and oversee all fire inspections required by local, state,
and fire laws, including but not limited to the International Fire
Code, and attend all required court sessions of code violations and
criminal indictments arising out of fire occurrences.
G. Establish a program and time schedule for the purpose of insuring
prompt compliance with all code violations.
H. Review all plans and specifications of new construction or major
renovation work to be commenced within the Borough, and to further
make findings and conclusions as to compliance with all fire regulations
and laws in writing and to submit the said findings and conclusions
to the Borough Manager and the Building and Inspections Department.
I. Prepare, develop and implement specific projects when assigned by
the Borough Manager.