[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Catasauqua 11-5-2018 by Ord. No.
1376. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The position of Fire Inspector is hereby created for the purpose
of conducting plan reviews; performing inspections; investigating
complaints; verifying compliance and identifying corrective actions
necessary for compliance; initiating enforcement actions for violations
of the IFC and any other laws, regulations, codes, standards and ordinances
relating to fire safety; supporting the Office of Emergency Management
and the Office of the Fire Marshal; developing initiatives to sustain
the volunteer fire services, performing cause and origin investigations;
and performing any other duties as the Borough Manager or Borough
Council may from time to time deem necessary to fire safety and emergency
management.
The Borough Manager shall create a job description which identifies
the essential duties, responsibilities and qualifications for the
Fire Inspector. The job description and any amendments thereto shall
be subject to review and approval by resolution of Council.
The Fire Inspector will serve in the Borough's Department
of Emergency Services and Office of Code Enforcement and will report
directly to the Borough Manager.
The Fire Inspector shall be appointed by resolution of Council.
The Borough Manager or his designee shall develop a fee schedule
for services performed by the Fire Inspector and other matters related
thereto. The fee schedule and any amendments thereto shall be subject
to the review and approval by resolution of Council.
