Borough of Forest Hills, PA Fire Prevention and Fire Protection

Borough of Forest Hills, PA

Allegheny County

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter 7: Fire Prevention and Fire Protection

Chapter 7 : Fire Prevention and Fire Protection

Part 1 OFFICE OF FIRE MARSHAL

§ 7-101 Office of Fire Marshal Created.

§ 7-102 Appointment; Compensation; Powers and Duties.

§ 7-103 Interference With Fire Marshal Unlawful.

§ 7-104 Penalties.

Part 2 OUTDOOR FIRES

§ 7-201 General Regulations; Exceptions.

§ 7-202 Violations and Penalties.

Part 3 FIRE DEPARTMENT

§ 7-301 Definitions.

§ 7-302 Situations Covered.

§ 7-303 Method of Requesting Assistance.

§ 7-304 Command and Control.

§ 7-305 Powers of Responding Officers.

§ 7-306 Financial Responsibility.

§ 7-307 Indemnification and Mutual Covenant Not to Sue.

§ 7-308 Death or Injury.

§ 7-309 Oaths of Office.

Part 4 SECURITY FOR FIRE LOSS CLAIMS

§ 7-401 General Purpose.

§ 7-402 Designated Borough Officer.

§ 7-403 Payment of Insurance Proceeds.

§ 7-404 Procedure.

§ 7-405 Additional Rules and Regulations.

§ 7-406 Violations and Penalties.

Part 5 REIMBURSEMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICE COSTS

§ 7-501 Definitions.

§ 7-502 Authorization of Borough.

§ 7-503 Emergency Service Costs Subject to Reimbursement.

§ 7-504 Emergency Service Costs Defined.

§ 7-505 Fire Suppression Services Not Subject to Reimbursement.

§ 7-506 Procedure for Reimbursement.

Part 6 FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES FEE

§ 7-601 Fire Protection Services Fee Established; Use of Generated Revenue.

§ 7-602 Responsibilities of Forest Hills Borough Volunteer Fire Department.

§ 7-603 Collection Procedure; Penalty for Delinquent Accounts.

§ 7-604 Penalty.